Yes they make USB WiFi. Some laptops don't come with PCMCIA slots. At first, it sounded to me like you got a PCI card - that wouldn't go into a laptop, but most laptops have PCMCIA slots.vraiblonde said:I just went to install my wireless PC card on my laptop and realized I do not have a PC card slot.
Do they make USB adapters for this? Or am I going to have to have a PC card slot installed?
Bluetooth... I've gotten connection to the internet on my PDA by it picking up someone else's bluetooth.itsbob said:You can actually bundle it with a smart phone.
Then you only have to carry your cellphone with you, and you can tether to your lapop through your USB port, and have high speed internet service anywhere you get cell.
Should've thought about that before you bought it. Sorry, I couldn't resist.vraiblonde said:I have this thing here:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=1821&changingCompletedOrder=
What I don't have is a slot to stick it into.
vraiblonde said:I have wireless built in - this is a Verizon card so I can get access to the internet when there's no other connection available.