http://www.indiamike.com/india Formerly Geek Speak. Digital Cameras, Notebooks, and the essentials to bring. The Uber-Geek section. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:56:39 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.indiamike.com/india/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.indiamike.com/india http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/tripods-in-india-t95899/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:03:21 GMT I will be going to India soon, and I am into photography and will be taking lots of shots. I would like to bring a tripod for some night shots or long exposures, but I am not sure if the tripod will be a problem. Are they allowed in most sites? Even if they are not allowed, what if it I put it on the outside strap of my backpack...will the mere presence (not use) be a problem? Depending on my schedule, I might not be able to drop the tripod off at a hotel, so I will probably be carrying it on the side of my backpack the entire time... Any help here is most apprecaited! I will be going to India soon, and I am into photography and will be taking lots of shots. I would like to bring a tripod for some night shots or long exposures, but I am not sure if the tripod will be a problem.

Are they allowed in most sites? Even if they are not allowed, what if it I put it on the outside strap of my backpack...will the mere presence (not use) be a problem? Depending on my schedule, I might not be able to drop the tripod off at a hotel, so I will probably be carrying it on the side of my backpack the entire time...

Any help here is most apprecaited! ]]> Electronics in India sam78a http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/tripods-in-india-t95899/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/video-storage-on-road-in-india-experiences-t95767/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:12:33 GMT :question: Last minute frantically researching what is all-round best way to store and share non-HD video with friend in Europe. A consideration is he is not poor and could be able to finance some sort of online storage service. But I have to at least have a hard backup.

I am just getting back into video after a six year hiatus and am waaaay out-of-date. Just discovered mini-Dv tapes are no longer used. :dontgetit I'm a bit of a moron when it comes to technology so being user friendly is more important than features. The idea is to save weight and potential loss. DVD burner? Upload to a free/paid site? Carry an external hard drive? But the durable ones intended for upcountry journeys are rather bulky. Leave in home base and load with much more portable memory cards? Like everything there is compromises of low cost, portability, ease of use and reliability.

I was thinking sample shots via youtube (I have a low-end camcorder that has built-in software)but some way to keep for three months(and maybe send) useable 'footage' for his art project is just as important.

I see this Samsung camcorder has a program on CD called 'mediashow' which I transfered to a card reader, but I am spoiled by imovie. I will be travelling WITHOUT my Mac, without any laptop in fact. The goal is to use internet cafes.

I expect to be in traveller centers every few weeks, but upcountry exploring in between. ]]> Electronics in India hermespan http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/video-storage-on-road-in-india-experiences-t95767/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/anything-for-videographers-that-is-equal-better-value-in-india-t95766/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:04:16 GMT Greetings from malaise [relax]

Last 36 hours before get on a plane and wondering if I am overdoing it buying memory cards and assorted videographer-on-the-road supplies. I mean, maybe everything is available in Kolkata at a small premium or some things maybe even better value than Malaysia/Singapore? I haven't been to India for six years. THEN there were few video/computer bargains in India. ]]> Electronics in India hermespan http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/anything-for-videographers-that-is-equal-better-value-in-india-t95766/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/easiest-way-to-call-to-usa-t95745/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:50:20 GMT What is the easiest way to call to the US from India? A prepaid cell phone purchased there? If so, how much are they, and how many minutes do they have? I have a cell phone, but it cant do int'l calls.

What about a phone card? Does it work like in the USA where you call a central number and then you can get to the USA? ]]> Electronics in India sam78a http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/easiest-way-to-call-to-usa-t95745/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/just-bought-prepaid-mobile-can-t-receive-texts-calls-from-abroad-please-help-t95690/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:14:44 GMT hI ALL,

I've just bought a prepaid mobile in Delhi, topped it up with credit etc... I assume the network is Airtel, although Aircel appears on the screen. I can make calls and send texts to home (Ireland) but cannot receive texts or calls which defeats the original purpose.

Can anyone please advise on what the problem may be or steer e in the right direction?

I assume sending a text from Ireland done would dial 0091 following by th emobile number.

Many thanks in advance for any advice given :) :) ]]> Electronics in India Brian Mc http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/just-bought-prepaid-mobile-can-t-receive-texts-calls-from-abroad-please-help-t95690/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/wireless-internet-with-usb-modem-t95583/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:05:46 GMT Hi All, Does anyone have any up to date info on who offers Wireless Internet in India? What I mean is having an actual USB modem plugged into your laptop and not tapping into WIFI in a cafe etc. Is Prepaid the best option for a traveler or are their month to month post paid options? Thanks, Lara Hi All,
Does anyone have any up to date info on who offers Wireless Internet in India? What I mean is having an actual USB modem plugged into your laptop and not tapping into WIFI in a cafe etc.

Is Prepaid the best option for a traveler or are their month to month post paid options?

Thanks,
Lara ]]> Electronics in India shaktilara http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/wireless-internet-with-usb-modem-t95583/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/entry-india-t95568/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:55:26 GMT Does anyone have any experience with Entry India? They have a service where you can prepay and reserve a cell phone that will be waiting for you upon arrival in India. Are they a reputable company? http://www.delhispecial.entryindia.com/travel_guide/planning/cell_phone Does anyone have any experience with Entry India? They have a service where you can prepay and reserve a cell phone that will be waiting for you upon arrival in India. Are they a reputable company?

http://www.delhispecial.entryindia.c...ing/cell_phone ]]> Electronics in India jls_ii http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/entry-india-t95568/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/iphone-tethering-for-bsnl-3g-sim-card-t95484/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:28:33 GMT Hi there! I'm a newbie here. Do you think I can tether my iPhone using a BSNL 3G Sim? I'll also be staying at the Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal in Kottakkal, Malappuram. Do you guys think that the hospital is included in the BSNL coverage? Would most certainly appreciate all your replies. Thanks.:) ]]> Electronics in India maracap http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/iphone-tethering-for-bsnl-3g-sim-card-t95484/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/cheapest-way-to-make-calls-t95253/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:58:14 GMT Hello, I am trying to find out what the cheapest way to call the United States from India is and also the cheapest way to call India from the United States? There seems to be an overabundance of information out there and I am trying to get advice from people who have recently traveled to India from the US and had a good experience. Thanks! Hello,

I am trying to find out what the cheapest way to call the United States from India is and also the cheapest way to call India from the United States?

There seems to be an overabundance of information out there and I am trying to get advice from people who have recently traveled to India from the US and had a good experience.

Thanks! ]]> Electronics in India jls_ii http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/cheapest-way-to-make-calls-t95253/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/vacation-planning-using-iphone-t95251/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:33:37 GMT Wanted to solicit feedback from the group as to if anyone has planned his/her vacation using an Iphone?

Following are the things I'm looking at
1) Maps (I intend to use the app sygic for GPS)
2) Itinerary
3) Sharing updates with Family
4) Expenses

Also if anyone can share inputs as to how to better plan this do let me know. I can collate it for the group. ]]> Electronics in India JaspalSawhney http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/vacation-planning-using-iphone-t95251/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/cell-phone-and-internet-access-advice-t94968/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:22:43 GMT Hello,

An employee from our company is going to be traveling to India next month on vacation. He wants to ensure that he is reachable in the case of a work emergency, and we are trying to get advice regarding cell phones and Internet access. He will be in Delhi
and Varanassi. I have looked into renting cell phones, but that seems like an expensive option and people's experiences buying a SIM card in India seem to vary from being very easy to being very difficult. Can anyone offer any advice regarding what they have done for both cell phone and Internet access when they have traveled to India?

Thank you! ]]> Electronics in India jls_ii http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/cell-phone-and-internet-access-advice-t94968/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/blackberry-unlimited-int-data-roaming-t94926/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:01:04 GMT Does anyone know if Airtel offers an unlimited int'l roaming data plan for the Blackberry plans they offer? I have a plan in Israel which costs USD 100 / month. I get unlimited data worldwide. If I had to pay for this data is could easily cost me some USD 6000 / month. ]]> Electronics in India yosithezet http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/blackberry-unlimited-int-data-roaming-t94926/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/internet-access-in-dhawa-ghazipur-t94541/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:43:01 GMT I will be traveling to India (from uk) towards the end of November in order to help a school in Dhawa (Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh) with their computers. Whilst I am out there I will need some internet access in order to talk to my family (e-mail/msn). I cannot find out what sort of mobile coverage is available in Ghazipur so im hoping someone on here can tell me. Ideally im looking for a Mobile broadband usb dongle + indian SIM card. Ive read that 3G is not so wide spread and should expect a slower GSM connection which should be fine for what I need. I will be traveling through delhi (1 night) so I could buy anything I need here. Where should I buy the dongle? Uk? delhi? ghazipur? Which mobile network would be most appropriate? What prices can I expect to pay for internet access? (likely 1-2hours per night, 14nights) What are wireless hotspots like in ghazipur? On another point. The school in Dhawa want to attempt to video conference with our pilot school in the uk. At the moment im having trouble getting information from the school so thought it would be best to ask here. What are broadband connections like in ghazipur? Is it likely the school will have nothing for internet? Mobile? Wired cable/dsl? If they have broadband, what sort of speeds is it likely to give? Thanks in advance Mod Note: A duplicate post has been deleted. I will be traveling to India (from uk) towards the end of November in order to help a school in Dhawa (Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh) with their computers.
Whilst I am out there I will need some internet access in order to talk to my family (e-mail/msn).
I cannot find out what sort of mobile coverage is available in Ghazipur so im hoping someone on here can tell me.
Ideally im looking for a Mobile broadband usb dongle + indian SIM card. Ive read that 3G is not so wide spread and should expect a slower GSM connection which should be fine for what I need.
I will be traveling through delhi (1 night) so I could buy anything I need here.
Where should I buy the dongle? Uk? delhi? ghazipur?
Which mobile network would be most appropriate?
What prices can I expect to pay for internet access? (likely 1-2hours per night, 14nights)
What are wireless hotspots like in ghazipur?

On another point.
The school in Dhawa want to attempt to video conference with our pilot school in the uk. At the moment im having trouble getting information from the school so thought it would be best to ask here.
What are broadband connections like in ghazipur?
Is it likely the school will have nothing for internet? Mobile? Wired cable/dsl?
If they have broadband, what sort of speeds is it likely to give?

Thanks in advance


Mod Note:
A duplicate post has been deleted. ]]> Electronics in India pilquin http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/internet-access-in-dhawa-ghazipur-t94541/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/internet-wireless-pay-as-you-go-goa-t94424/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:19:21 GMT Hi there, I am going to Goa and was wondering if there is any kind of prepay or pay as you go wireless USB plug in connection that I can just buy when I get to Goa. I am not the most clued up when it comes to this so can anyone explain what I need to buy, where I can get it from and what is required. The one I use in the UK is a pay as you go Vodafone USB dial up account. Is there anything similar that I can use in Goa? Thanks for you help, Freebird Hi there,

I am going to Goa and was wondering if there is any kind of prepay or pay as you go wireless USB plug in connection that I can just buy when I get to Goa.

I am not the most clued up when it comes to this so can anyone explain what I need to buy, where I can get it from and what is required.

The one I use in the UK is a pay as you go Vodafone USB dial up account. Is there anything similar that I can use in Goa?

Thanks for you help,

Freebird ]]> Electronics in India freebirdnz http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/internet-wireless-pay-as-you-go-goa-t94424/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/prepaid-mobiles-up-to-date-information-t94065/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:46:02 GMT Namaste I had a read through the sticky threads... but they are years old! I will be travelling all over India, will the same Sim work throughout? Is Airtel still the best way to go? Thanx Namaste

I had a read through the sticky threads... but they are years old!

I will be travelling all over India, will the same Sim work throughout?

Is Airtel still the best way to go?

Thanx ]]> Electronics in India kristy http://www.indiamike.com/india/electronics-in-india-f15/prepaid-mobiles-up-to-date-information-t94065/