Do I need an Apple AirPort station to get into the internet?

I have got a notebook with windows at the moment and I've heard that you have to buy an Apple AirPort station to get into the internet.
Do you know if this is true?

That is mostly true. Some 802.11n routers, however, do not play well with different computers. The n standard is still in the draft stages and has been implemented differently in some routers. To ensure compatibility you may want to consider an Apple AirPort base station or Time Capsule. At the very least try out the router you are interested in with your MacBook for a couple of hours before you buy.
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