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**newbee_4** · 04-20-2007, 05:49 PM

hi,
I'm interested in buying a laptop. This will not replace my desktop. Mostly I want it for wireless access in hotspots, and also I was thinking of trying Skype (opinions on Skype anyone?) In fact, I basically plan not to put much on it other than these things.

I do want to be able to back up with Firewire (my desktop computer does not and cannot have USB2, it's not compatible with the motherboard). So I was thinking of buying this --

http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/de...no~7181039.asp

and trying to put in a card like this

http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/de...no~7181039.asp

to add Firewire. Will this work? Also please can someone point me to something where I can educate myself on these slots. Sorry if this is a lame question, I'm trying to avoid making a purchase I'll regret.

I'm hoping to keep it cheap, and also hoping for XP rather than Vista, so that 's why I'm especially interested in this one.

04-20-2007, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
newbee_4 I helped the forums. Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 176 OS: win xp	RESOLVED if I get this one can I upgrade the way I want hi, I'm interested in buying a laptop. This will not replace my desktop. Mostly I want it for wireless access in hotspots, and also I was thinking of trying Skype (opinions on Skype anyone?) In fact, I basically plan not to put much on it other than these things. I do want to be able to back up with Firewire (my desktop computer does not and cannot have USB2, it's not compatible with the motherboard). So I was thinking of buying this -- http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/de...no~7181039.asp and trying to put in a card like this http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/de...no~7181039.asp to add Firewire. Will this work? Also please can someone point me to something where I can educate myself on these slots. Sorry if this is a lame question, I'm trying to avoid making a purchase I'll regret. I'm hoping to keep it cheap, and also hoping for XP rather than Vista, so that 's why I'm especially interested in this one. Last edited by newbee_4; 04-20-2007 at 05:50 PM.