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Using Windows XP Laptop, how can I connect to eBay?
 

Hey,

Currently I have a Windows XP Laptop and need a way of being able to
connect to eBay.

I've tried a vodafone mobile boardband stick, but it does not work with Windows XP and dial up which so far has cost me 16 pound on 0844, 0845 numbers.

Can somebody help me out?

Thanks

what about normal broadband

bt,sky or talk talk which all have dynamic ip address

try 3 mobile or orange,look them up,see if they are compatible with xp

maybe you just have to d`load a driver for the vodafone dongle

google is your friend mate

I can't use my normal Sky broadband as it's been used before.

I've looked at 3 mobile broadband and I think it would work with XP

I've returned the vodafone dongle.

problem sorted then:)

its abit sh1t that you cant use vodafone on xp

That is a bit ****.. Surely there are drivers for it? Can you extract the SIM and use it in something else?

I've been doing well out of the electronics recycling area at my block of flats - recently found a couple of 7 year old laptops that work and before that a Vodafone PCMCIA SIM-modem. I've popped my current Vodafone SIM in there and it's worked a treat, working just like a normal modem.

I'd like to try it with an 02 Pay as You Go SIM so will see if it still works..

Personally I like to use old PCs for Ebay Stealth and keep any new PC squeeky clean for just general browsing on Ebay with a non-stealth, non-selling account and also it's free for others to jump on and check stuff when they come around. Nothing worse than having to explain to people that their accounts may become limited if they use my internet connection - makes me sound a right looser.. I do have to have a clean User set up for friends but that's all.

I've a new IP Broadband address at home since becoming limited and intend to keep it clean.. Also helps prevent mistakes that link if you keep everything physically and mentally separate.

Pay as you go internet on 02 is £15 for 500Mb with 300 mins and you should be able to stick that sim in any third party modem although there are clauses in the terms and conditions that say you're prohibited from using it for IP tethering but don't see how they'll work that out if you only use it for Ebay and no downloading etc - surely no different to using it in a smartphone of any kind?