Laptops on tour
Last Updated: Sep. 06, 2010
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Bringing your laptop on tour is a matter of personal choice.
“I did not bring my laptop and did not regret it. Its a lot to lug around and I did not miss my laptop at all. If all you want to do is backup pics, you can get your memory card burned to a CD in any Photo store.”
by – Wojtek_TO
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I’m considering bringing a netbook. It’s only 7” wide and weighs less than 800grams. I would rather have the option of using my computer than paying extra for internet cafes. Plus you can type emails etc whilst travelling on the bus then send when you have free wifi. :)
My manager went on a tour and said half the bus had laptops or had access to the internet via their iphones. If you don’t bring one, I’m sure someone will let you use theirs if it is urgent.
Felicity
posted on Jul. 29, 2010
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don’t bring your laptop go to internet cafes cheap and easy to use
hogee
posted on Jun. 22, 2009
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Of course you probably wouldn’t need a laptop because you would be busy doing and seeing things…but it is a good idea to back up your pictures onto your computer,and also quickly go on your laptop before you start your day,or before you go to bed,just to tell your family/friends that you arrived safe,or what you are up to… because emailing/facebooking/etc… is cheaper than making an overseas call to your home country.Most likely the hotel you are staying at would have free wi-fi internet for your use. Also it saves you of having to pay to use the internet at a internet cafe if you want to use the pc’s there.. But on the other hand you would have to lug it around with you to every country…and it would really suck if you lost it or it got stolen.
cityrose25
posted on Apr. 19, 2008
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I definitely would not bring it! computers and internet access are in most of the major cities and hotels! If your really concerned contacts the hotels ahead of time! But if you don’t have to bring your lap top….DON’T its just extra weight to drag around
Anita
posted on Mar. 30, 2008
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I’m going on the first trip out in March on the Ultimate Eurpoean tour and would like some advice if I should take my laptop along. It’s not real big or heavy but I’d like to hear past travellers advice….. please!!!
Britany
posted on Jan. 29, 2008
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