Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2
OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Service Pack 1, 64 bit
Processor: AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-58, AMD64 Family 15 Model 104 Stepping 2
Processor Count: 2
RAM: 1982 Mb
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7000M / nForce 610M, 64 Mb
Hard Drives: C: Total - 305142 MB, Free - 253932 MB;
Motherboard: Quanta, 30EA
Antivirus: Microsoft Security Essentials, Updated and Enabled
Hi. I'm a techno-peasant who just bought a Craig Netbook w/ Android 2.2 (model # CLP281). My impression from the scanty manual included with the netbook was that it had a modem, so I could wirelessly connect to the 'net without buying any more equipment. I thought I could use my existing Verizon account to get online.
I need to keep my laptop for word processing and storing files, but want the netbook so I can get email and search the 'net with a smaller, lighter device.
The people at my local Verizon store told me I'd need a wireless hotspot to get online with the netbook. I know I'm ignorant, but that didn't make any sense as a "smartphone" doesn't need any additional equipment to get online.
How can I get online using the netbook? Can I only get online in places with public wifi (like a cafe or library), or is there any way I can use the netbook, by itself, to look at email/search the 'net?
ANY suggestions are very welcome. Many thanks for your time.
B
OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Service Pack 1, 64 bit
Processor: AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-58, AMD64 Family 15 Model 104 Stepping 2
Processor Count: 2
RAM: 1982 Mb
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7000M / nForce 610M, 64 Mb
Hard Drives: C: Total - 305142 MB, Free - 253932 MB;
Motherboard: Quanta, 30EA
Antivirus: Microsoft Security Essentials, Updated and Enabled
Hi. I'm a techno-peasant who just bought a Craig Netbook w/ Android 2.2 (model # CLP281). My impression from the scanty manual included with the netbook was that it had a modem, so I could wirelessly connect to the 'net without buying any more equipment. I thought I could use my existing Verizon account to get online.
I need to keep my laptop for word processing and storing files, but want the netbook so I can get email and search the 'net with a smaller, lighter device.
The people at my local Verizon store told me I'd need a wireless hotspot to get online with the netbook. I know I'm ignorant, but that didn't make any sense as a "smartphone" doesn't need any additional equipment to get online.
How can I get online using the netbook? Can I only get online in places with public wifi (like a cafe or library), or is there any way I can use the netbook, by itself, to look at email/search the 'net?
ANY suggestions are very welcome. Many thanks for your time.
B