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Jan 17th, 2006, 01:43
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laptop vs. the monsoon
In early February I'll be heading to India for nine months, and will be spending all my time in Varanasi. A laptop will be going with me; any thoughts regarding it's care and feeding to see it through the wet and wild months? I'll be staying in a non-AC room. Will the high humidity be a real problem?
In advance, thank you. Scott |
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Jan 17th, 2006, 01:59
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Naan.tering Nabob
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THe Monsoon/humidity should have no bearing at all on your laptop. The monsoon seasons creates some interesting power surges/fluctuations and brown outs that are more of a concern. You should definitely consider a surge/spike protector for your equipment - available at reasonable price in India. The following is a sticky thread on Laptops where you may pick up some more valuable tips:
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Jan 17th, 2006, 02:17
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i put my laptop in a sleeve during non-use with some silica gel packets. seen the recommendation to do that somewhere. in my camera bag too.
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Jan 17th, 2006, 02:40
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Peak and Lotus - Thank you. I lived with a laptop for ten winters in a small sailboat under the Sellwood Bridge in Portland. Glad to know it won't be any more difficult than that. Great links Peak! Namaste. Scott
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Jan 17th, 2006, 07:22
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IM hoser
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Buy the protector here... finding one in India is not as easy as said.
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Jan 17th, 2006, 07:55
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Naan.tering Nabob
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Buy it wherever ... just make sure it is rated 240v and it doesn't blow your budget. If you're passing through Delhi, Nehru Place will have one - tested for the Indian environment 600-800rps.
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