sony laptop is very cost-effective, however, its previous reliability is doubtable. ibm one is always the most reliable laptop i have ever been used.
regarding, 802.11b card, 3com one is good, do NOT buy dlink's card, it has problem when the system goes suspend. but u could buy dlink's access point, which is much cheaper than others..compatibility is not an issue.
regarding, 802.11b card, 3com one is good, do NOT buy dlink's card, it has problem when the system goes suspend. but u could buy dlink's access point, which is much cheaper than others..compatibility is not an issue.