I would like to know the basic hardware that is needed to get on the
internet with a laptop ( I want to build a laptop on my own but need
to know the basic hardware components that is nessary to go on the
internet first )

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Request for Question Clarification by googleexpert-ga on 22 Oct 2004 20:27 PDT

Hi david23-ga,
In case you are looking for a supplier of Laptop parts (Albeit, from
other Computer Companies),
you might want to check out:

[Name: Impact Computers and Electronics]
[URL: http://www.impactcomputers.com/]

In response to your question about Internet Ready parts, the IBM
Thinkpad Mini PCI Ethernet Card
may be what you need:

[URL: http://store.yahoo.com/impactcomputersmiami/08k3348.html]
[Price: 79.95]

Please let me know if that helps you.

Thanks a bunch.

-googleexpert

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Clarification of Question by david23-ga on 24 Oct 2004 10:22 PDT

I don't know much about the hardware in laptops. Like do I need a
processor, what kind of processor do I need that can meet the minimum
requirement to go on the internet? Do I need a C Drive to go on the
internet, what kind if so? Which is the cheapest if necessary. You
know those types of things.

david23-ga:

Brief answer:

Assuming you have the basics covered (case, power supply, CPU, RAM,
Hard drive, CD-ROM to install software, Operating system), you'll need
a modem (preferably internal modem) if you are planning to use a dial
up connection.  If you want to use a cable/DSL "modem" or want to be
on a LAN, you'll need Ethernet connection support on the Laptop
(preferably internal to the machine).  I say "preferably" because if
you have PCMCIA card slots, you can get the cards with dial-up modem
or ethernet interfaces.

Another option is to have (internal support for) USB and use a USB
modem (or connect to the DSL/Cable modem by USB, assuming those modems
support a USB port).  In addition, you'll need an internet service
provider (either dial up or cable/DSL) and configure the software to
connect through their service (relatively simple matter).

Building a laptop will require a higher degree of skill and a harder
search for parts and may end up being much more expensive (if you want
to buy ONE part instead of buying them in large quantities) than a
similarly configured desktop.

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I am not an official GA researcher

http://www.impactcomputers.com/cbem56g-100.html u need to get one of
these to plug it into your cable or dsl modem the network slot is
usualy built into the mother board