What do I need to bring with me to use my laptop in Europe?
Will my internet connections work in Italy and Bulgaria. Which type of cables and plugs or converters do I need?
Packing & Preparation - 5 Answers
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YOu need to buy a transformer for the plug. so you can plugg it in there. the one with the two circles thats what theirs looks like.. Idk about the internet connections
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Yes, it will work if you are connecting to a local wireless hot spot. In Europe you will need an adapter for sure. Most of the online stores that are geared towards electronics will sell them. Type European adapter in the google search engine. You may not need a converter if your laptops adapter can convert to 220 on its own. Read the lable on the adapter box. It's the box that is on your laptop's power cord. The Input should say something like: INPUT: 100-240v. if it doesn't go to 220 you will need a converter for the trip for sure. Remember just because you have the adapter doesn't mean that it will convert your laptop's power automatically. If your laptop isn't 220 compatible then you will need "both" the adapter and the converter.
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I live in Italy and all my laptops have been from the U.S. (on my fourth now, I think). First you need to be sure you have a transformer (most laptops have this build into the cord, but not all) and then you will need a plug converter to plug it into the outlets in Europe. There is a standard European plug but some countries like England have different ones so best to check this out at a travel store or electronics store like Radio Shack that sells the converters. As for your internet connection, well, it depends on a number of things. If you are using dial up, then you need to be sure you have a provider that has international numbers. I use AOL but I understand AT&T Global is quite good. If you have a wireless connection, you might find hotspots that let you get on but they are not that common here in Italy. I'd check to be sure the hotels I'm staying in have this. More common is an ADSL hookup which will allow you to get on with a cable. Will you be working out of an office or just at hotels? Best to check to see if the hotels have these services.
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You may need a plug adapter (don't know where you're from). Fortunately, Italy and Bulgaria use the same plugs (two round prongs) so you don't have to buy two. Laptops almost always come with its own voltage converter (the box thing connector on the cord), so the only thing to worry about is being able to plug it into the wall outlet. At most fancy hotels, there are outlets for different plugs, or housekeeping can bring you an adapter. As for internet connection, you can go to a hotspot, or your internet provider may allow for international roaming. I have international roaming with my ISP but I have to pay extra for that service
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
do I need to bring a European converter plug on my Royal Caribbean cruise
do I need to bring a European converter plug on my Royal Caribbean cruise?
so I can plug in my US laptop etc. The cruise is visiting Italy, Greece, Tky And Israel.
Cruise Travel - 1 Answers
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No, the plugs are US style. There is only one outlet per cabin, and it's at the desk. If you're going to need to plug in more than 2 items at a time, you may want to bring a small power strip
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so I can plug in my US laptop etc. The cruise is visiting Italy, Greece, Tky And Israel.
Cruise Travel - 1 Answers
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No, the plugs are US style. There is only one outlet per cabin, and it's at the desk. If you're going to need to plug in more than 2 items at a time, you may want to bring a small power strip
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
when traveling in Europe what do you use to store your digital photos
when traveling in Europe what do you use to store your digital photos?
I have a Casio EX-S500 and traveling to Italy for 2 weeks. I have a 1GB card right now but I know I'm going to fill that up pretty quickly. What is the best solution? Buy more memory? Bringing my laptop is the last resort.
Cameras - 5 Answers
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Bring you camera cables and down load them to a disk..most internet cafe's have the capability of this or you can download them and email them to yourself. just make sure you shrink them before you email them.
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if u bring a decent sized memory card u shouldnt have a probleme. what i found out is that i ended up not taking that many pictues because i was having fun and just enjoyin the moment
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Taking a laptop with you is not my idea of a holiday, and because you're only going for 2 weeks, I suggest you just buy more memory cards. With your camera, you can shoot approx. 320 photos (with a 1GB card and using the highest quality resolution). I would allow an absolute minimum of 100 photos per day (more or less, depending on the weather or conditions). Thats approx. 1400 photos. You already have 1GB...so I would suggest you just buy 2 x 2GB cards. A total of 5GB will allow approx 1600 photos. I think that would be more than enough. If you need more memory...you could easily buy an extra card in Italy if you have to. Delete all rubbish shots to save card space. Keep 'movies' to an absolute zero or minimum (or save a 1GB card only for movies). Don't forget to flip the write protect switch on your full memory cards to prevent accidental deletion of your photos. Hope you have a great time...
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Purchase a SmartDisk FotoChute 20GB Digital Photo Storage Unit. From what I understand it is compatible with most cameras. I live in Europe and a friend of mine has one and she loves it. I just haven't ordered mine on line yet.....I will, it is a great little device. I saw them at Amazon.com for about $140.
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Even in the smallest villages of northern france I found a photo shop which had a card reader that would transfer your photos to a cd for a fair price. I want to say about 5 euros per cd. At the very least, I would bring a data cable in case they can't read your particular memory card. Also, I like to have 2 cards at all times even if 1 of them is small. You just never know what could happen
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I have a Casio EX-S500 and traveling to Italy for 2 weeks. I have a 1GB card right now but I know I'm going to fill that up pretty quickly. What is the best solution? Buy more memory? Bringing my laptop is the last resort.
Cameras - 5 Answers
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Bring you camera cables and down load them to a disk..most internet cafe's have the capability of this or you can download them and email them to yourself. just make sure you shrink them before you email them.
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if u bring a decent sized memory card u shouldnt have a probleme. what i found out is that i ended up not taking that many pictues because i was having fun and just enjoyin the moment
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Taking a laptop with you is not my idea of a holiday, and because you're only going for 2 weeks, I suggest you just buy more memory cards. With your camera, you can shoot approx. 320 photos (with a 1GB card and using the highest quality resolution). I would allow an absolute minimum of 100 photos per day (more or less, depending on the weather or conditions). Thats approx. 1400 photos. You already have 1GB...so I would suggest you just buy 2 x 2GB cards. A total of 5GB will allow approx 1600 photos. I think that would be more than enough. If you need more memory...you could easily buy an extra card in Italy if you have to. Delete all rubbish shots to save card space. Keep 'movies' to an absolute zero or minimum (or save a 1GB card only for movies). Don't forget to flip the write protect switch on your full memory cards to prevent accidental deletion of your photos. Hope you have a great time...
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Purchase a SmartDisk FotoChute 20GB Digital Photo Storage Unit. From what I understand it is compatible with most cameras. I live in Europe and a friend of mine has one and she loves it. I just haven't ordered mine on line yet.....I will, it is a great little device. I saw them at Amazon.com for about $140.
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Even in the smallest villages of northern france I found a photo shop which had a card reader that would transfer your photos to a cd for a fair price. I want to say about 5 euros per cd. At the very least, I would bring a data cable in case they can't read your particular memory card. Also, I like to have 2 cards at all times even if 1 of them is small. You just never know what could happen
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
internet in italy
internet in italy?
I'm going skiing to Pejo, Italy, and the hotel doesnt have internet access. I have laptop with 3g card , can i just buy a sim-card, charge it for few days and use internet? what options do i have? i don't know italian, so i don't know about providers... can you also tell me does all operators have actually range in Pejo ? it's actually pretty deep in mountains and how much it can costs... what do you mean by "price 40 euro (with 35 of traffic)" 35MB traffic? or 35 EURO can be spend on traffic but 5 for phone calls? besides - 1euro every 15 minutes??? that's very expensive. is there a per 100KB or per 1MB payment in any of the networks?
Other - Italy - 3 Answers
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I've just looked up Pejo - lucky you! I know little abt computers so can't help you. But I can reassure you that with all of the hotels in the area that the entire area must be wired for internet. I'm sure the mountain tops are chuck full of transmitting towers (too bad) and that you are bound to find a way to get on line.
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if Vodafone is available in the area you can buy a card for internet: http://www.areaprivati.190.it/190/trilogy/jsp/channelView.do?contentKey=878&pageTypeId=9607&channelId=-8668&tk=9607%2Cc&ty_key=pri_piani_ric_int_ric_sec called: Carta Internet Ricaricabile al Secondo price 40 euro (with 35 of traffic) rates: using GSM6 cent/minute using GPRS50 cent/every 15 minuti using UMTS1 euro/every 15 minuti ABOUT WIFI wifi connections are ALL locked, don't count on wifi in italy (only in big city like rome you can find same hot) spot
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I am not sure about the specific area but Italy is Wi friendly. The usual technique is to by a local card and it will give you access for whatever time you buy for. Doesn't work in the real rural areas in the south but does every where else
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I'm going skiing to Pejo, Italy, and the hotel doesnt have internet access. I have laptop with 3g card , can i just buy a sim-card, charge it for few days and use internet? what options do i have? i don't know italian, so i don't know about providers... can you also tell me does all operators have actually range in Pejo ? it's actually pretty deep in mountains and how much it can costs... what do you mean by "price 40 euro (with 35 of traffic)" 35MB traffic? or 35 EURO can be spend on traffic but 5 for phone calls? besides - 1euro every 15 minutes??? that's very expensive. is there a per 100KB or per 1MB payment in any of the networks?
Other - Italy - 3 Answers
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I've just looked up Pejo - lucky you! I know little abt computers so can't help you. But I can reassure you that with all of the hotels in the area that the entire area must be wired for internet. I'm sure the mountain tops are chuck full of transmitting towers (too bad) and that you are bound to find a way to get on line.
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if Vodafone is available in the area you can buy a card for internet: http://www.areaprivati.190.it/190/trilogy/jsp/channelView.do?contentKey=878&pageTypeId=9607&channelId=-8668&tk=9607%2Cc&ty_key=pri_piani_ric_int_ric_sec called: Carta Internet Ricaricabile al Secondo price 40 euro (with 35 of traffic) rates: using GSM6 cent/minute using GPRS50 cent/every 15 minuti using UMTS1 euro/every 15 minuti ABOUT WIFI wifi connections are ALL locked, don't count on wifi in italy (only in big city like rome you can find same hot) spot
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I am not sure about the specific area but Italy is Wi friendly. The usual technique is to by a local card and it will give you access for whatever time you buy for. Doesn't work in the real rural areas in the south but does every where else
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