How can I use my laptop (internet) in Europe?
I don't want to go to those internet cafe's and the area I will be staying in will not have any WiFi Hotspots, is there any thing I can purchase to have my own WiFi wherever I go ? ( newbie here ) :)
Laptops & Notebooks - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
at&t or verizon network card, a bit expensive but it works, it basically connects your computer to cell phone networks giving you internet just about everywhere a cell phone works.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
How can i bring a laptop from USA to Europe?
How can i bring a laptop from USA to Europe?
I live in Portugal, and I want to purchase the new macbook pro. In USA it costs like 500 euros less. I thought i friend could buy it in USA and bring it to Portugal. Will they check if its his in the airport? Can he bring it in the same box he bought in or does he has to pretend its his?
Packing & Preparation - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
He can carry it like any other hand luggage. US authorities do not care. Whether or not you have to report to customs on arrival in Portugal is another question.
Answer 2 :
Your friend can carry the laptop. He should take it as a carry on.They don't ask the ownership of the computer. They only care if someone is carrying something illegal or dangerous. Theres a chance they may check the box or ask him or open it to proove that its a computer. My sister has traveled the globe with her laptop. No one has ever questioned her about wether she owns it.
Answer 3 :
Technically he is supposed to declare to EU customs that he is bringing the laptop into the EU and leaving it there, so it would be subject to EU customs duty. But it's not likely that they'll check. If you think you are going to sneak it into the EU, I would not bring it in the same box he bought it in since most people who travel with their laptops don't bring that kind of stuff with them. It's worth noting that you will not be eligible for any warrantee/repair in Portuggal (if needed). You'd have to have the laptop brought back to the US for repairs under warrantee. And there may be some differences in what is pre-loaded onto the laptop from the US compared to what you get in Portugal.
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I live in Portugal, and I want to purchase the new macbook pro. In USA it costs like 500 euros less. I thought i friend could buy it in USA and bring it to Portugal. Will they check if its his in the airport? Can he bring it in the same box he bought in or does he has to pretend its his?
Packing & Preparation - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
He can carry it like any other hand luggage. US authorities do not care. Whether or not you have to report to customs on arrival in Portugal is another question.
Answer 2 :
Your friend can carry the laptop. He should take it as a carry on.They don't ask the ownership of the computer. They only care if someone is carrying something illegal or dangerous. Theres a chance they may check the box or ask him or open it to proove that its a computer. My sister has traveled the globe with her laptop. No one has ever questioned her about wether she owns it.
Answer 3 :
Technically he is supposed to declare to EU customs that he is bringing the laptop into the EU and leaving it there, so it would be subject to EU customs duty. But it's not likely that they'll check. If you think you are going to sneak it into the EU, I would not bring it in the same box he bought it in since most people who travel with their laptops don't bring that kind of stuff with them. It's worth noting that you will not be eligible for any warrantee/repair in Portuggal (if needed). You'd have to have the laptop brought back to the US for repairs under warrantee. And there may be some differences in what is pre-loaded onto the laptop from the US compared to what you get in Portugal.
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Monday, September 28, 2009
How will traveling in Europe with a laptop come to any use?
How will traveling in Europe with a laptop come to any use?
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You can keep in touch with everyone. You can upload your photos from your camera to the laptop to clear your camera's memory card for more pictures. Plus, you can look up everything from where to go, how to get there, what to see, etc. Most things you can do require the internet. However, most every place in the world these days (and most hotels) have the internet for you to use.
Answer 2 :
Well, you can track your emails, your banking accounts plus any overseas accounts you may have as well. I wouldn't go anywhere without mine..Even to the North Pole twice, my laptop went~!! I even use it to keep notes..Nice tool.. Your needs may be different than most, in that case, you're lucky not to have to worry abt lugging it around~~lol
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It will be very useful for a thief. I personally would not take it, there are so many internet cafes for you to use. A laptop is just another valueable item that you could loose. And most of the times you'll be too busy with sightseeing and other activities to bother with using it. Online banking with wireless access is very unsafe, it is practically an invitation to clear out your account. The only sensible use I can see is when you go abroad to study at uni and need the laptop for this or if you are really into professional-level photography and need the PC to store and digitally process your pictures.
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Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You can keep in touch with everyone. You can upload your photos from your camera to the laptop to clear your camera's memory card for more pictures. Plus, you can look up everything from where to go, how to get there, what to see, etc. Most things you can do require the internet. However, most every place in the world these days (and most hotels) have the internet for you to use.
Answer 2 :
Well, you can track your emails, your banking accounts plus any overseas accounts you may have as well. I wouldn't go anywhere without mine..Even to the North Pole twice, my laptop went~!! I even use it to keep notes..Nice tool.. Your needs may be different than most, in that case, you're lucky not to have to worry abt lugging it around~~lol
Answer 3 :
It will be very useful for a thief. I personally would not take it, there are so many internet cafes for you to use. A laptop is just another valueable item that you could loose. And most of the times you'll be too busy with sightseeing and other activities to bother with using it. Online banking with wireless access is very unsafe, it is practically an invitation to clear out your account. The only sensible use I can see is when you go abroad to study at uni and need the laptop for this or if you are really into professional-level photography and need the PC to store and digitally process your pictures.
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