[Rhodes22-list] Computer Geek Question - Wireless Cards

[Brad Haslett]

Er, I would say never mind but I still want to know if upgrading to later
technology is worth the effort (a lot of the hotels I stay in have pretty
weak wireless signals near the elevator where they too often get stick me).
Right after sending the previous e-mail I decided to make one more effort to
find a driver and EUREKA!  Between last night and today, the whole process
only took five hours.  At least it works now.

Brad

On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 8:14 AM, Brad Haslett <flybrad at gmail.com> wrote:

> (And you're not necessarily a geek if you answer!)
>
> My trusty IBM X40 served me well for years until last Spring when it went
> swimming in Atlantic City while I was on the way to Cape May to watch Alex
> graduate from Coast Guard basic.  It woke up in a pool of water that may or
> may not have had scotch mixed with it as well.  Last week I purchased a used
> replacement on e-Bay for $1000 less than what it cost new and the unit works
> fine but was shipped without the wireless card.  I've sent the seller an
> e-mail but am not holding my breath for good results.  I installed the old
> card from my previous unit but can't find the correct driver anywhere (and
> I've looked high and low).  Perhaps it is time to move on to later
> technology anyway.  How good are the external cards and who makes the best?
> Which is the way to go, USB or PC slot.  Do they perform better than
> internal cards? Which has the max range?
>
> Please keep in mind with your advice, I'm one CSOB.
>
> Brad
>