iPod's go bust at high altitudes?

claurianta · May 22nd, 2005, 18:52

Now, in a court of law, how exactly do they intend to prove that God exists, let alone that something was an act of God, either random or intentional?

Shiver me Timbers · May 23rd, 2005, 00:50

Great replies, just need to keep the thing turned off, and no problem.

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Originally Posted by machadinha

Hmmm... reminds one of that old caution not to dry your poodle in a microwave oven. Is there anything people don't need advice about?

On a packet of peanuts - 'Remove shells before eating'
On a bleach bottle - 'Caution - Do not re-use as beverage container'

machadinha · May 23rd, 2005, 00:58

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Originally Posted by Conor M

On a bleach bottle - 'Caution - Do not re-use as beverage container'

Gives a good indication of suing possibilities per country I guess should your travel stash run out

andygoodyear · May 23rd, 2005, 01:35

Do digital camera's have this problem too??? And how about video cameras?

cyberhippie · May 23rd, 2005, 01:36

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Originally Posted by claurianta

Now, in a court of law, how exactly do they intend to prove that God exists, let alone that something was an act of God, either random or intentional?

Or make like Billy Connoly and sue god!!

machadinha · May 23rd, 2005, 01:37

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Originally Posted by andygoodyear

Do digital camera's have this problem too??? And how about video cameras?

I wouldn't put them through a washing machine or use them as beverage containers that's for sure.

Ahem sory for flippant mode, I don't know about high altitudes no.

andygoodyear · May 23rd, 2005, 01:38

I am travelling to Darjeeling and will be taking an MP3 player, a digital camera and a video camera. Are these going to be safe? I am worried about this

machadinha · May 23rd, 2005, 01:42

Darjeeling is not so high Andy (just above 2000m), shouldn't be a problem I don't think. As noted before on other threads it gets cold there so keep yourself warm. I did suffer from something that I can only explain as high altitude sickness there which is ridiculous at such a low height (fatal cases are said to occur as low as 3000m+ however) but it was the end of an extended journey where I was rushing about too much trying to see this and that in the end so it's possible.

cyberhippie · May 23rd, 2005, 01:44

Andy seeing as the meltdown point seems to be 3000mtrs you shouldn't have a problem in Darjeeling as it's only around 2000mtrs or less!
Digi cameras and I'm pretty sure video cameras don't have hard drives so that shouldn't be a problem and not all mp3 players have a hard drive either!!
So relax your toys will be fine!!

agni5454 · May 23rd, 2005, 01:46

Conor, do you have the U2-version ipod? or the normal one?

andygoodyear · May 23rd, 2005, 01:57

Thanks Machadinha and cyberhippie. I was worrying because a Darjeeling Website says that at the highest part of Darjeeling it is 3200metres high - or something like that. And thanks again Machadinha for the warmth advice. I have heard you can buy nice wooly jumpers in Darjiling too!

Diverting slightly is it true that in Darjiling you do not barter for goods as you would in other parts of India?

Dr Funkenstein · May 23rd, 2005, 02:07

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Originally Posted by machadinha

I did suffer from something that I can only explain as high altitude sickness there which is ridiculous at such a low height but it was the end of an extended journey where I was rushing about too much trying to see this and that in the end so it's possible.

Yeah, I got a touch of it in Naggar - I don't think that's even 2000 metres. I was really knackered and run-down at the time, though.

machadinha · May 23rd, 2005, 02:09

Hmmm I don't really know about the bartering part in Darjeeling Andy, I wasn't intent on buying much there. The culture is very different from other parts of India that's for sure, owing to the large influence of Tibetans and Gurkhas and other hill peoples no doubt. It's fairly laid-back and there's not a lot of pressure (at least a decade ago and save for the legendary Kashmiri traders), I imagine haggling goes on but in a more jovial mood perhaps. In fact haggling can often work in your advantage and I've looked into buying some jewellery or thankas in Darjeeling but there wasn't a lot going on by way of getting the prices down so there you go. The Tibetans and Gurkhas are fairly straightforward in general, esp. when compared to the scene in some northern Indian cities perhaps.

Warm clothes and blankets and stuff can easily be bought in Darjeeling yes, some fairly nice stuff too, they'll be in demand when it's cold though so not necessarily very cheap, or not for Indian standards. Either way you'll want to have some warm stuff on you before you head out there, really, I guarantee, don't take this too lightly. Although again I don't know precisely about November when I think you'll be visiting but I imagine it'll get quite crisp at night. In late January I was just absolutely freezing sharing a bed with a friend in an unheated room and having any number of blankets. Like I said before other parts of North (and central) India can get colder than you might think in winter too. Do some research, and a cold night with no solution at hand just ain't no fun.

Darjeeling lies at 2134 meters if the LP is to be believed (it straggles several hillsides so be prepared for a lot of climbing up + down no matter what you do). If you do trekking in the region it might go up quite a bit; Tiger Hill (for sunrise views of Kanchenjunga) is at 2590 meters -- oh and frigging cold again on a winter morning need I say it. Mount Kanchenjunga, the world's 3rd highest mountain, is at 8598 meters but to trek there (to its base only or so it used to be) you'd normally go via Sikkim I take it. Treks around Darjeeling can go up to quite a bit past 3000 meters yes, in view of this and some other questions you have I'd really advice you to get some sort of guidebook to get a more detailed idea.

machadinha · May 23rd, 2005, 02:15

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Originally Posted by Dr Funkenstein

Yeah, I got a touch of it in Naggar - I don't think that's even 2000 metres. I was really knackered and run-down at the time, though.

A relief to know I'm not the only one. I got into the craziest fight over nothing with some people I had met and really liked, I'm convinced the brandy we drank to keep warm -- not a good idea when suffering from altitude sickness, but another symptom is you don't realize you're sick -- was only partly to blame. Being tired is known to aggravate the effect yes. Again, sufferers don't recognize the symptoms and are adverse to any advice so just get them the hell to a lower altitude if you can. I basically just felt lousy and disoriented and cold all the time I was there, not to say it's not a very nice town mind you, I'd just come better prepared next time + splash out a little more on a hotel with some basic luxuries like a heater.

wandering_kat · May 23rd, 2005, 02:20

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Originally Posted by machadinha

I got into the craziest fight over nothing with some people I had met and really liked, I'm convinced the brandy we drank to keep warm -- not a good idea when suffering from altitude sickness, but another symptom is you don't realize you're sick -- was only partly to blame.

New Thread: Friendships go Bust at High Altitudes.....?

May 23rd, 2005, 01:42	#23
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 9,132	Darjeeling is not so high Andy (just above 2000m), shouldn't be a problem I don't think. As noted before on other threads it gets cold there so keep yourself warm. I did suffer from something that I can only explain as high altitude sickness there which is ridiculous at such a low height (fatal cases are said to occur as low as 3000m+ however) but it was the end of an extended journey where I was rushing about too much trying to see this and that in the end so it's possible. Last edited by machadinha : May 23rd, 2005 at 06:14.

May 23rd, 2005, 01:46	#25
agni5454 Mr. 200 ...and counting. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PA, US Posts: 538	Conor, do you have the U2-version ipod? or the normal one? __________________ "Human Life without happiness or hope of happiness is not a life, but rather a death in life" - David Swenson The Dignity of Human Life "History is always a perspective; but numbers never lie"

May 23rd, 2005, 02:09	#28
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 9,132	Hmmm I don't really know about the bartering part in Darjeeling Andy, I wasn't intent on buying much there. The culture is very different from other parts of India that's for sure, owing to the large influence of Tibetans and Gurkhas and other hill peoples no doubt. It's fairly laid-back and there's not a lot of pressure (at least a decade ago and save for the legendary Kashmiri traders), I imagine haggling goes on but in a more jovial mood perhaps. In fact haggling can often work in your advantage and I've looked into buying some jewellery or thankas in Darjeeling but there wasn't a lot going on by way of getting the prices down so there you go. The Tibetans and Gurkhas are fairly straightforward in general, esp. when compared to the scene in some northern Indian cities perhaps. Warm clothes and blankets and stuff can easily be bought in Darjeeling yes, some fairly nice stuff too, they'll be in demand when it's cold though so not necessarily very cheap, or not for Indian standards. Either way you'll want to have some warm stuff on you before you head out there, really, I guarantee, don't take this too lightly. Although again I don't know precisely about November when I think you'll be visiting but I imagine it'll get quite crisp at night. In late January I was just absolutely freezing sharing a bed with a friend in an unheated room and having any number of blankets. Like I said before other parts of North (and central) India can get colder than you might think in winter too. Do some research, and a cold night with no solution at hand just ain't no fun. Darjeeling lies at 2134 meters if the LP is to be believed (it straggles several hillsides so be prepared for a lot of climbing up + down no matter what you do). If you do trekking in the region it might go up quite a bit; Tiger Hill (for sunrise views of Kanchenjunga) is at 2590 meters -- oh and frigging cold again on a winter morning need I say it. Mount Kanchenjunga, the world's 3rd highest mountain, is at 8598 meters but to trek there (to its base only or so it used to be) you'd normally go via Sikkim I take it. Treks around Darjeeling can go up to quite a bit past 3000 meters yes, in view of this and some other questions you have I'd really advice you to get some sort of guidebook to get a more detailed idea. Last edited by machadinha : May 23rd, 2005 at 07:02. Reason: added several bits + pieces basically saying: keep warm! ;)

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May 22nd, 2005, 18:52	#16
claurianta Global Nomad Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ottawa Posts: 121	Now, in a court of law, how exactly do they intend to prove that God exists, let alone that something was an act of God, either random or intentional?

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andygoodyear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 275	Do digital camera's have this problem too??? And how about video cameras?

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andygoodyear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 275	I am travelling to Darjeeling and will be taking an MP3 player, a digital camera and a video camera. Are these going to be safe? I am worried about this

May 23rd, 2005, 01:44	#24
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,014	Andy seeing as the meltdown point seems to be 3000mtrs you shouldn't have a problem in Darjeeling as it's only around 2000mtrs or less! Digi cameras and I'm pretty sure video cameras don't have hard drives so that shouldn't be a problem and not all mp3 players have a hard drive either!! So relax your toys will be fine!!

May 23rd, 2005, 01:57	#26
andygoodyear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 275	Thanks Machadinha and cyberhippie. I was worrying because a Darjeeling Website says that at the highest part of Darjeeling it is 3200metres high - or something like that. And thanks again Machadinha for the warmth advice. I have heard you can buy nice wooly jumpers in Darjiling too! Diverting slightly is it true that in Darjiling you do not barter for goods as you would in other parts of India?

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