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    Quote Originally Posted by Puckstop31 View Post
    FIOS ROCKS! We cannot get it at our home, yet, but I have several clients who use it. Nothing but good things to say about it, so far. LOL It IS Verizon afterall and I have a lot of bad things to say about their DSL service. But, so far, so good with FIOS.

    Netbooks... Meh.... Its a tiny laptop. They work OK, but it can be a PITA to type on it. So other than the small size, i've not experienced any major hardware headaches with them. Also, you will need to get a router/wireless access point, unless Verizon provides that as part of the deal. If they do, use what they provide... If they don't, spend the extra $$ and get a Apple Airport Extreme. Best home based WiFi router/access point I have ever worked with. Be sure to get the Extreme and not the little one.

    Good Luck!
    I'm glad you made a comment about DSL service - I was considering that, but decided to take the plunge all the way instead of halfway! My husband and I are a LITTLE slow on catching up with technology...to say the least! The service does come with a wireless router, so I won't need to buy one. This poor service guy who will be installing this will be speaking Greek to my husband; he's less computer savvy than I am!

    Thanks, all for your comments! We'll be zooming along on Fios soon!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pinot's Mom View Post
    I'm glad you made a comment about DSL service - I was considering that, but decided to take the plunge all the way instead of halfway! My husband and I are a LITTLE slow on catching up with technology...to say the least! The service does come with a wireless router, so I won't need to buy one. This poor service guy who will be installing this will be speaking Greek to my husband; he's less computer savvy than I am!

    Thanks, all for your comments! We'll be zooming along on Fios soon!!
    Remind me to give your network a once over when we are down for the party!

    I won't even send you a bill. LOL
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    We love our FiOS service. Just had to say that!
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    Sort of late, but:

    • If you have big hands, do not get a netbook
    • If you have bad vision, I doubt you will like the normal 10" screen of a netbook
    • If you don't already have a wireless network set up, unless you plan on being wired all the time, set one up
    • Netbooks are *not* high end, by any modern definition. Do not try to play games or do anything resource intensive on one

    Basically, if you want to do a lot, get a real laptop or a desktop.


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