Anywhere Computing with Laptops: Making Mobile Easier

Summary

Here are the key points to remember from this chapter:

• Buying a mobile computer can seem daunting, but it's not really.

• Determine for yourself what you care about most.

• Worry about weight, ruggedness, and battery life in a laptop, not cuteness.

• You can buy a Windows mobile notebook from a variety of sources including the manufacturer.

• It's very convenient to shop for a mobile laptop online, although you might want to visit a store to handle one before you buy it.

• Wi-Fi is the technology used to enable mobile computing.

• You might need to read specifications with some care, but you should be able to tell if a notebook computer has integrated Wi-Fi. If you are planning to use your laptop for mobile computing, don't buy one that doesn't come with ...