helped needed finding a laptop without wi-fi

Dear All,

Am considering switching to a laptop, and running on battery power.
But all the laptops I seem to find have Wi-Fi built in. Has anyone
come across a budget laptop (and supplier) of a reasonally modern
vintage laptop that comes without wi-fi built in?

Chris

> Am considering switching to a laptop, and running on battery power.
> But all the laptops I seem to find have Wi-Fi built in. Has anyone
> come across a budget laptop (and supplier) of a reasonally modern
> vintage laptop that comes without wi-fi built in?

My wife's laptop (IBM Thinkpad) has an option where you can turn
off the radio transmitter. I can definitely tell the difference
with it on vs. off.

I hope that you have established that a laptop will actually
work better for you than a desktop. I find laptops harder
to handle, personally. All the electronics is right there
next to your body, while with a desktop you can increase
your distance from both the CPU and the monitor.

Marc

Our Macs (iBooks, PowerBook) let us switch off the WiFi too. Both my
husband and I can tell the difference--bad headache goes away. But I
prefer a desktop model where I can not only turn off the WiFi but
also move the CPU some distance away. Too buzzy if it's right on the
desk or near my foot. I tried different desktops and laptops before
buying my new computer back in October 2005. Chose a desktop Mac,
but if I had my heart set on a laptop I'd get a Hewlett Packard, and
stay away from Toshibas. Just based on my subjective observation of
EMF "noise" generated by different makes/models. I don't remember
what I thought of the IBM ThinkPad.

One other thought: if you want a laptop because you can run it on
battery, consider getting a separate keyboard just so you don't have
to rest your hands right on the machine. It's inconvenient, but the
extra distance between you and the computer might be worth it.

Good luck.

Cara

--- In [hidden email], "Marc Martin" <marc@...> wrote:

>
> My wife's laptop (IBM Thinkpad) has an option where you can turn
> off the radio transmitter. >
> I hope that you have established that a laptop will actually
> work better for you than a desktop. >

safelevel.com

Has anyone else bought a computer through this company? I recently got a Mac ibook through safelevel.com which was easy to use right away since they outgassed it for me. I have turned off the Wi Fi and Blue Tooth technology.

As for the EMF mumetal shielding which I paid $200 for, I am able to sit at this computer longer than my old one, which is worth a lot, but I wouldn't say I'm symptom free, as their ads claim. It usually depends on how many other exposures I've had during the day as to what I can stand from the computer.

I have an extended keyboard and mouse which I got from my local Apple store, often wear the grounded gloves sold by lessemf.com, and have a static control mat also from lessemf.com that I put my feet on, a Fellowes anti-radiation screen from Staples, often unplug the computer to work using only the battery, and often drape a metalic cloth from Walmart over my head like a burka. Occasionally, I'll take a walk outside bare footed to discharge.

I feel best if I unplug the scanner, printer, fax, phone, lamp, air filter and anything else near my work station.

I don't always do all of those things, unless I'm pulling a marathon of computer hours in a row.

I write and I guess you could say I can't imagine life without the computer! I want to do everything I can to keep being able to use one!

I'd love to hear from others who bought from Safe Level. My jury is still out on this one. I'm open to other suggestions, too.

Mariann




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> safelevel.com
> Has anyone else bought a computer through this company?

I've been aware of this company for 5 years, but I've not
heard of many people who have dealt with them. At first
glance, I was rather suspicious of how much better their
products are than what you can buy at the store (at a much
lower price), but I have no real experiences to report
either way.

Marc

I bought a 15-inch CRT screen from them a long time ago. It was fairly
low in the ELF range. Was expensive, but I was basically satisfied. I
also got an ELF gaussmeter that I'm quite happy with.

John Lankes


--- In [hidden email], mariann7@... wrote:
>
> safelevel.com
>
> Has anyone else bought a computer through this company? I recently
got a Mac ibook through safelevel.com which was easy to use right away
since they outgassed it for me. I have turned off the Wi Fi and Blue
Tooth technology.
>