| 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 Wi-Fi already onboard. Laptops based on the Intel Centrino mobile technology come pre-equipped with Wi-Fi.
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