03-12-2006, 03:55 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-12-2006, 10:27 PM by iluvtruenos.)
Your best bet would be to get a Linksys G router.
You really don't need the Speedbooster, it's more of a marketing gimmick for fools, or if you do lots of data transfer between computers.
Their service, although in India, is also very good. I've had to call them a few times when I went out on on-sites, and every time the tech on the other end knew what they were talking about, and used his brain along with the script.
G router:
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_...1&pfp=cat3
I would wait a little for it to get some rebates or instant savings or something because those routers constantly get some sort of rebate. I got mine for $35 plus tax a little over a year ago. Also, that notebook isn't the best of the best, but it's definately not the worst. I would strongly suggest upgrading from 256 to 512mb of ram, the jump from 512 to a gig isn't that noticeable for the average user.
I have 2 gigs in my laptop, but I use memory intensive programs a lot, so I need it.
Also, to make your computer have a little bit more storage space, do this:
Start -> control panel -> system -> system restore and set the slider to min. Don't turn it off as you might need to revert your system back to an older point, but 200mb is more than enough for your system.
One last thing: Make sure you have some sort of Antivirus software, and that your firewall is up. With today's hackers, if you leave your virgin (No av/firewall software) computer on with wireless turned on and connected, you WILL be attacked and infected in a matter of minutes. Also, make sure you do updates religiously. It may seem like an inconvenient chore, but you will be safer, and your computer will run smoother.
So if you lower your system restore, get an av/firewall program, and do updates, your computer should yield you many years of good service.
Good luck and congratulations on your purchase.
*Computer Technician*
You really don't need the Speedbooster, it's more of a marketing gimmick for fools, or if you do lots of data transfer between computers.
Their service, although in India, is also very good. I've had to call them a few times when I went out on on-sites, and every time the tech on the other end knew what they were talking about, and used his brain along with the script.
G router:
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_...1&pfp=cat3
I would wait a little for it to get some rebates or instant savings or something because those routers constantly get some sort of rebate. I got mine for $35 plus tax a little over a year ago. Also, that notebook isn't the best of the best, but it's definately not the worst. I would strongly suggest upgrading from 256 to 512mb of ram, the jump from 512 to a gig isn't that noticeable for the average user.
I have 2 gigs in my laptop, but I use memory intensive programs a lot, so I need it.
Also, to make your computer have a little bit more storage space, do this:
Start -> control panel -> system -> system restore and set the slider to min. Don't turn it off as you might need to revert your system back to an older point, but 200mb is more than enough for your system.
One last thing: Make sure you have some sort of Antivirus software, and that your firewall is up. With today's hackers, if you leave your virgin (No av/firewall software) computer on with wireless turned on and connected, you WILL be attacked and infected in a matter of minutes. Also, make sure you do updates religiously. It may seem like an inconvenient chore, but you will be safer, and your computer will run smoother.
So if you lower your system restore, get an av/firewall program, and do updates, your computer should yield you many years of good service.
Good luck and congratulations on your purchase.
*Computer Technician*