Net book connection to internet

[otto wynton]

I want to buy a netbook for email and internet surfing. I assume all netbooks have a built in modem for internet connection, but how do I connect to the same ISP I now use for my desk top? Net books don't have a disc drive so I can't use the disc I got from my ISP that I used to connect my desk top.
Otto

[Craig Simms]

In Australia, not all netbooks have a 3G WWAN built in for internet access. Some do, but usually they're bundled by telcos with a monthly plan and at least a 12 month contract.

To connect to the same account as your desktop, you'd have to have a router, whether wired or wireless, and connect your netbook to that. Mind you this will restrict you to within the home -- if you want mobile broadband, you'll have to either get a bundled laptop as mentioned above, or a separate mobile broadband account with a company like Virgin, Optus or Telstra.

[otto wynton]

Hi Craig,
Thanks for your explanation, but I'm still confused and that could be because I didn't make myself clear enough. What I had in mind is carry a note book with me when travelling, then plugging it into the internet connection in a hotel say or go to an internet hotspot and access the internet. I 've seen many people doing this and am sure they are not in any contract with any Telcos. Does this sound more sensible?
Otto

[qwerty01]

thats called a wifi what your talking about

[Craig Simms]

In which case, you should be set to go. All the netbooks have a Wi-Fi adapter (not modem) built in and an Ethernet port out of the box.