Laptop?

Peacefulplanet · Oct 3rd, 2007, 09:47

BTW, used reasonable subnotebooks are not so expensive, I got one of these:

http://computers.search.ebay.com/c40...0QQsacatZ51148

1.3GHz, 512MB RAM, 30G HDD for 180$ + shipping, not too bad:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-Latitude-La...QQcmdZViewItem

Weighs only 1.6kg

drewsky · Nov 6th, 2007, 07:03

this was a great thread..

I have decided to bring my mac for a few reasons, one being work. But am I to understand that i can pick up a wireless signal sitting in a cyber cafe in Connaught for example? Do i have to pay to hook onto this?

Also with a new mac it seems to be the consensus that it converts the power for me.

Did i understand that i still need a power surge plug in thing? I think i saw some of these as well as the plug converters in the market in Connaught or am I dreaming?

Also securtiy wise, since i am staying at small guesthouses in Delhi can i just lock it in my luggage and hope for the best? When travelling i am going to store it in a friend's house.

thanks for all resposes!

brownboy66 · Nov 6th, 2007, 09:32

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Originally Posted by drewsky

this was a great thread..

I have decided to bring my mac for a few reasons, one being work. But am I to understand that i can pick up a wireless signal sitting in a cyber cafe in Connaught for example? Do i have to pay to hook onto this?

There's a growing number of hot spots all over Delhi these days. Here's the thread with information on wireless hotspots, costs, etc.....you should find pretty much everything you need there.

Wifi Hotspots In India ~ Please Add To The List

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Also with a new mac it seems to be the consensus that it converts the power for me. Did i understand that i still need a power surge plug in thing? I think i saw some of these as well as the plug converters in the market in Connaught or am I dreaming?

Anything that protects your delicate electrical equipment is not a bad thing. Having said that - the combination of the step down transformer that comes with most laptops plus the battery pretty much ensures nothing too wild is going to go straight into the machine. Can't hurt when it comes to protecting the transformer and battery.

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Also securtiy wise, since i am staying at small guesthouses in Delhi can i just lock it in my luggage and hope for the best? When travelling i am going to store it in a friend's house.

like most things - use your common sense. If the guest house is reputable you should be fine - otherwise your friends house sounds like the ticket.

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thanks for all responses!

happy travels.

drewsky · Nov 12th, 2007, 08:03

thanks brownboy66!

Ali-Monbeam · Mar 27th, 2008, 21:03

I have taken my lap top with me all the time and load it up with some good films to watch during the evening as TV isnt to good.
and even if the power goes off you can still watch due to the battery.
If you get to a place with internet access you can go on line.
I put all my photos on it from phones and digital camera.
and keep a blog toowhile all the sights and experiences are new. I wonder what I would do without it now.

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Oct 3rd, 2007, 09:47	#46
Peacefulplanet Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Finally arrived:D - Mumbai for now Posts: 43	BTW, used reasonable subnotebooks are not so expensive, I got one of these: http://computers.search.ebay.com/c40...0QQsacatZ51148 1.3GHz, 512MB RAM, 30G HDD for 180$ + shipping, not too bad: http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-Latitude-La...QQcmdZViewItem Weighs only 1.6kg

Nov 6th, 2007, 07:03	#47
drewsky Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: california Posts: 15	this was a great thread.. I have decided to bring my mac for a few reasons, one being work. But am I to understand that i can pick up a wireless signal sitting in a cyber cafe in Connaught for example? Do i have to pay to hook onto this? Also with a new mac it seems to be the consensus that it converts the power for me. Did i understand that i still need a power surge plug in thing? I think i saw some of these as well as the plug converters in the market in Connaught or am I dreaming? Also securtiy wise, since i am staying at small guesthouses in Delhi can i just lock it in my luggage and hope for the best? When travelling i am going to store it in a friend's house. thanks for all resposes!

Nov 12th, 2007, 08:03	#49
drewsky Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: california Posts: 15	thanks brownboy66!

Mar 27th, 2008, 21:03	#50
Ali-Monbeam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 351	I have taken my lap top with me all the time and load it up with some good films to watch during the evening as TV isnt to good. and even if the power goes off you can still watch due to the battery. If you get to a place with internet access you can go on line. I put all my photos on it from phones and digital camera. and keep a blog toowhile all the sights and experiences are new. I wonder what I would do without it now.

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