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Hi all, just wondering who's using wireless laptops on occasion, what brand, how the security/firewall does, and how it does for trading. Looking to get one so I can trade during the lecture hours at college! Thanks for any info (tax auditor said I could claim the thing next year too!)
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if you already have a state of the art desktop--get an iPAQ--the memory is awesome now---and they are very versatile--even with a HP keyboard they are only half the price of a cheap laptop-- you can get them on E-bay for a great price
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Hey cheesehead, I have a Dell Inspiron 1100 and it came with a wireless G card. The 1100 is one of the lower models of laptops but it seems Dells do pretty well.
As for a firewall, you'll probably have to install something of your own, like ZoneAlarm or something to keep people out.
But one thing is for sure, it comes in handy like MAD! Lol I do the same thing you do, take my laptop in and watch my streamer and trade while taking notes...haha . Nobody but us traders would understand such a thing.
If you have the money though, I would look at Toshiba's...IMO Toshiba Laptops are king of the hill.
Good luck finding a good one, let us know what you get when you get it!
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Would you guys suggest going with the built in (centrino) wireless with the slower processor speed, or with a faster processor and a wireless card? Anyone using the centrino powered laptop? You guys suprised me with the quick responces---thanks all!!!
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Heynow, I use a HPz5000 with bluetooth and 802.11g wireless. I use a Dlink wireless G router also. Router acts as a firewall, but I do use ZoneAlarm. i also use a program called AirSnare that watches and notifies me of activity on my wireless network. This is a must have program for banning freeloaders trying to surf on your bandwidth. It is a little bit hefty about 9lbs but kicks ass with any application I use. Using during trading hours to view while watching TV or otherwise away from my main computer. Battery time is decent, however I do have a spare battery. Nice size screen 17in with wide screen format. Check out the HPz3000 it is lighter and more compact but with less horsepower. Don't forget the bluetooth, works awesome with a wireless keyboard and mouse, up to 3ft away and automatic setup. OK good luck. Have any questions I would love to answer them. - Marty
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Yeah for my apartment I use a Belkin Wireless G router, need to get that application you are talking about Marty...will come in handy. Thanks!
Nothin like sitting out in front of the big screen with a laptop on your lap, streamer streaming away, and a DVD playin over the surround sound....hehe
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Marty, thanks for the links. Actually went and downloaded WinPCap libraries a few minutes ago already cause I got the error message in the beginning.
So I installed the libraries, installed the application again and now it's performing an illegal operation and crashes. I tried reinstalling the libraries and also reinstalling AirSnare...dunno what is going on..
quote:Originally posted by Marcidius: Yeah for my apartment I use a Belkin Wireless G router, need to get that application you are talking about Marty...will come in handy. Thanks!
Nothin like sitting out in front of the big screen with a laptop on your lap, streamer streaming away, and a DVD playin over the surround sound....hehe
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You guys I suck at Laptop stuff. I want one sooo bad and have the money for it but I dont get it... How close to my desktop do i have to be to get internet access?? Routers, cards, blue teeth??? Please summarize, it can be real quick and basic, Im not a complete retard... Thanks!!
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Nice Marcidius, When I went to get the link for AirSnare I saw there was an update. Downloaded it and bam now I am getting illegal errors. Great just my luck. I guess the saying stands, "if it is not broken don't try to fix it". -
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i would not suggest one that has Centrino. Centrino is over priced. let me tell u what centrino is actually Centrino = Pentium 4 Mobile Processor + Wireless capabilities.
Now if you find a laptop that has a regular Pentium 4M processor and its own built in wireless card, its just the same..except $200-$300 cheaper.
I have the Sony V505DX and really happy with it. Its FAST and only 4 pounds !
quote:Originally posted by bloodynri: i would not suggest one that has Centrino. Centrino is over priced. let me tell u what centrino is actually Centrino = Pentium 4 Mobile Processor + Wireless capabilities.
Now if you find a laptop that has a regular Pentium 4M processor and its own built in wireless card, its just the same..except $200-$300 cheaper.
I have the Sony V505DX and really happy with it. Its FAST and only 4 pounds !
Correct me if I am wrong but Centrino systems do conserve considerable on power, which is Intels purpose for pushing the Centrino brand wireless - Longer battery time. - Marty
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i currently am using a toshiba p-25-607. it has 802.11b and bluetooth, but what i like it for is the 17" monitor, the great graphics card, 2.8 ghz p-4, 512 memory, cd and dvd burner, 60 gig hd. tv tuner too.
the screen allows me to get lots of windows up at the same time. i now have it hooked up to a 17" lcd monitor so i have t screens running. also have a 160 gig external hd hooked to it. i also don't know all that much about computers, but i really like this. i had a stray current problem and toasted the memory and the mother board. toshiba fixed it under warranty and even paid the shipping both ways.
i also have a sony laptop i like as well with a usb wireless antenna. it is in my studio in case i want to keep an eye on my streamer on days when nothing requires close attention. my little ipaq pda is also wireless and good for travel, but i can't say i enjoy the tiny screen and the stylus input. an ibzt keyboard will help.
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INTEL PENTIUM 4 PROCESSOR WITH 2.50 GHz DVD-ROM/CD-RW COMPLETE DROP AND DRAG SYSTEM
17" WIDE SCREEN MATRIX THIN COLOR PLATFORM MONITOR
S-VIDEO ALLOWS YOU TO PLAY OR DISPLAY DVD ON PROJECTOR OR TV
RGB MONITOR PORT-CONNECT TO SVGA EXTERNAL MONITOR
MODEM PORT -CONNECT INTERNAL MODEM DIRECTLY TO A TELEPHONE LINE VIA AN RJ11 CONNECTION
USB PORT-SUPPORTS USB PERIPHERALS
LAN PORT=CONNECT A LAN VIA AN RJ45 CONNECTION
PARALLEL PORT-CONNECTION TO PRINTER
FAST INFARED PORT-ENABLES 4 MBPS CABLELESS DATA TRANSFER WITH IRDA1.1 COMPATIBLE EXTERNAL DEVICES
i.LINK-PROVIDES VERY FAST DATA TRANSFER RATES UP TO 400 MBPS DEVICES
MULIPLE LANGUAGE TRACTS
MICROPHONE JACK MULIPLE CAMERA ANGLES-INTERACTIVE MENUES
THIS COMPUTER CAN PLAY HIGH-RESOLUTION VIDEO AT UP TO 30 FRAMES PER SECOND
LITHIUM ION HIGH CAPACITY BATTERY/AC OUTLET BATTERY LIFE UP TO 5 HOURS
400MHz FSB-OPTIMUM SPEED FOR MEMORY ACCESS
32-BIT PCI SYSTEM SUPPORTS 2 PC CARD SLOTS
2-5 VOLT 64-BIT BUS-PC2100DDR-DELIVERS HIGH PERFORMANCE-2SODIMM MEMORY SLOTS--MEMORY MODULES
64-MBnVIDIA GeFORCE4-440GO 256-BIT GRAPHICS
ACCELERATOR-BIitBLT HARDWARE--ALPHA-BLENDING-DIRECT 3D AND OPEN GL SUPPORT
90 SATT AUTOSENSING EXTERNAL AC POWER ADAPTER CURRENT 4.75 AMP
2.5 INCH REMOVABLE DRIVE AND CONTROLLER PROVIDES STORAGE FOR 80 GB HARD DRIVE
3.5" DISKETTE DRIVE-INTERNAL FCC DRIVE ACCOMMODATES 1.44 MB HIGH DENSITY DISKETTS
1,024 MB RAM (MEMORY)
56K V.92 MODEM
WIRELESS KEYBOARD-- ENHANCED FUNCTIONAL RANGE OF 3 FEET
WIRLESS MOUSE-- STANDARD 2 BUTTON FUNCTION AND SCROLL WHEEL--FUNCTIONAL RANGE OF 3 FEET
TOUCH PAD PROVIDES COMPLETE FUNCTION OF MOUSE
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION-COMPUTER COMES WITH INTEGRATED WI-FI (801.11LB) WIRLESS LAN MINI-PCI COMMUNICATION MODULE PROVIDING WIRELESS LAN FUNCTIONS AT UP TO 11 MBPS
REALTEC 16 BIT STERIO, SOUND BLASTER PRO AND FM SYNTHESIS SUPPORT-BUILT IN STEREO SPEAKERS-FULL DUPLEX SOUND-64 CHANNEL WAVETABLE MUSIC SYNTHESIS-DIRECT SOUND-DIRECT 3D SOUND AND DIRECT MUSIC DOLBY 3D DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND-HEADPHONE JACK
ADDITIONAL BATTERY PACKS
WEIGHT 8.5 LBS
13'X 12'X 2' COMES WITH LEATHER CARRYING CASE--COMPLETE OFFICE IN A BAG.
COMPLETE WINDOWS XP WITH BUSINESS SOFTWARE PACKAGE-TOTALLY WIRELESS
THAT'S RIGHT GUYS--I CAN SIT IN MY RECLINER WITH KEYBOARD IN MY LAP-FEET UP-MOUSE ON THE RIGHT ARM OF THE RECLINER. 17' LAPTOP MONITOR ON THE T.V.STAND TO MY LEFT. SET UP MY STOCK SCREENS ON MY 60" SONY T.V 4 WAY DIVIDED SCREENS- WATCH CNN AND LISTEN TO BARRY WHITE AND WATCH BAD BOYS 2--ALL AT THE SAME TIME.
THIS LAPTOP IS A LITTLE PRICEY--BUT IF YOU WANT THE BEST--HERE IT IS..
------------------ DIANA
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How do you see all that on the 60", the quality of the Toshiba video must be awesome? Is it clear? Toshiba is a fine notebook, but lacks any nail protection. -
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THAT'S RIGHT GUYS--I CAN SIT IN MY RECLINER WITH KEYBOARD IN MY LAP-FEET UP-MOUSE ON THE RIGHT ARM OF THE RECLINER. 17' LAPTOP MONITOR ON THE T.V.STAND TO MY LEFT. SET UP MY STOCK SCREENS ON MY 60" SONY T.V 4 WAY DIVIDED SCREENS- WATCH CNN AND LISTEN TO BARRY WHITE AND WATCH BAD BOYS 2--ALL AT THE SAME TIME.
WOW!! Diana, do you still wanna get married?!! LOL!!
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I thought day-trading was a hair-pulling event which demands full attention and focus? How do you manage to concentrate without being distracted by Martin Lawerence's flawless acting?? Damn Geena, u so crazy!!
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I have an IBM Thinkpad T-23 (old 1.2 GHz machine) and just threw in a wireless network card. Laptop cost me 400 bucks, card cost me 65 bucks. That's all you need. I can be out in the yard or in any room and it works great.
In my opinion, if you just need a laptop/wireless to check stocks remotely, or to be comfortable in front of your TV, just pick up a used one for 400-600 bucks and buy your wireless equipment seperate. You really don't need to spend the 1 grand or more on a new laptop if that's all you want to do with it. You don't need the fancy CPU, enhanced graphics, fancy this and fancy that... Unless your laptop is or becomes your primary PC, then yes that would be a good idea, but for just a secondary machine to be mobile, save some cash and just pick up something used.
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If your looking to bring it to class then you want something small - not one of those big dells. I have a 12 inch sharp actius AV18p ....Awesome high tech laptop the size of a textbook. It is faster than most desktops at my school. I use it as my primary computer and it works great. it has everything the desktops have and more.
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I too have a dell inspiron 1100. i skimped out because i have a real nice dekstop, but am moving to hawaii so my laptop will be the sole computer soon... after getting it and making the move decision I upgraded to 786mb ram (from 384) and a pentium 4 2.6 (fastest that can work in the 1100)from a celeron 2.0... also have the wireless G router and network card for lounging around the dorm...
i would highly reccomend a dell notebook. The 1100 series is the typical budget notebook. the 5100 is the same but comes from the factory with higher speed processors and a few small things... dells are very good i love it!!!
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emachines m6805 is the best laptop on the market for the price right now, about 1300 after 100+150 rebates i think, its a badass machine!
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Damn guys, I go away for a couple days and the thread gets loaded!! True to this board, you ask a question and you get plenty of great responses--THANKS EVERYONE! I think I will go the used route since all I want is to check on things while in class---add that to the list "confessions of a day-trader". Thanks again all.
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