>Hey I'm looking to buy a new notebook PC. If I get a NIC included with the package deal, it's a whole lot cheaper than pickig one up later on. I got 4 choices to pick from, I already threw out 3COM twisted pair & IBM token ring cards (< g > I know atleast that much). This leaves:
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>3COM Ethernet TP/BNC Combo
>3COM 10/100 Ethernet
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>What's the difference? Which one should I pick since their included in the package for the same cost? TIA!

Rox, I'd go with "none of the above" and pick up a card that you like. I use the NetGear FA410TX, which costs under $80, and is capable of working with eitrher 10BaseT (Ethernet) or 100BaseTX (Fast Ethernet). The drivers are every bit as good as the 3COM drivers, including support under lots of operating systems, at roughly 2/3rds the cost. If you have to worrry about connecting to older Coax networks as well as twisted pair, the 3COM TP/BNC has an advantage, but DOESN'T do Fast Ethernet.