[VaSteve]

The idiots in India can't.

I bought this new computer. It takes 5-10 min to connect to the internet (if at all). I thought it might be a network card issue so I bought another. Seems to have the same issue. Here it is:

- When started "cold" (i.e. off a few hours) the network icon appears in the system tray with a yellow "!" and says limited or no connectivity.
- If it has been on a few hours and I have not been using it, "sleep mode" same deal.

Sometimes I can repair the connection and get it to work. Not always.

I have done the following:
- Reinstalled the Network card drivers
- Uninstalled the virus software (the HP support said I should - was using PC cillin - sold to me by best buy)
- Done some other system checks, but can't find anything amiss.

I'm convinced it's somekind of hardware issue, but they won't belive me. I have been on the phone right now for 41 minutes and finally ended up losing my cool and screaming at the 4th tech that has tried to help me. They are supposed to be getting me a supervisor. I can't take it any more. Please help me.