I'd like to bring my laptop with me to Turkey. I live in the U.S. I plan to bring both a voltage converter and the necessary plugs. Has anyone else brought a laptop to Turkey from the U.S.? Did you have any technical problems?

Also, how would I find out if the town where I will be going has an Internet cafe? It's a smaller town (under 100,000 residents), but does have a college. I know they are probably plentiful in Istanbul and Ankara, but I won't be in either of those locations. Am I crazy to also think I may find a wireless connection? What is your experience with the Internet in Turkey? If it's anything like the mail service, from what I've heard, I'm quite frightened.

Thank you!

I have the same question!!!

Where are you going? I will be in Bandirma.

This is great news. Any problems getting through customs with your laptop once you're in Turkey? I will check into the phone service you told me about. How fast are the connections most times? I'm not being picky, just curious. Do most hotels have Internet access there?

Can you send me into (website) on Sykpe?

http://www.skype.com/

here is the site you requested. you will just need to get yourself a headset to talk with...the kind with a mic and earphones.

Your easiest (and cheapest) way to get wireless internet is to go to one of the million Starbucks or Gloria Jeans that have opened in the last few years.
Even the smallest villages have intenet cafes these days. If not wireless, you can hook up physically to their network for the same cost as using a computer.

Thanks. It sounds like I'll find something once I get there.

Mey0722 - going all over, but mainly southern areas near Izmir.

Let me make sure I got that right... I purchased a converter set that has plugs for all over the world as well as a converter in it. So I plug my laptop into the converter, I plug the converter into the plug that fits Turkish sockets, then I plug the whole thing into the wall. That's how I understand it. Does this make sense? Just making sure I have everything I need.

Laptop ---> Converter ---> Turkish Plug ---> Wall

Yes, I have the same question about this matter as well. Although I will not be traveling to the same area, it appears.

you don't need a converter (unless your laptop is 20 years old). All computers now are fine for 115V or 220V. All you need is a $5 plug. Don't waste your money on anything else!!!

My laptop is less than a year old and the plug on it does not show both voltages. So I am thinking I need the converter. The laptop is a good brand. I should probably just call the manufacturer. I figure if I don't use the converter, I can just return it when I get back from my trip. The converter and plugs were $20 at WalMart.

of course, do what you feel safe with, but they havent made single voltage computers or cameras for years. They are all 110/220V compatible. look for the writing that says: Input 100V-240V

Keith, I thought it was really odd it didn't say both voltages too. Maybe it just doesn't list both? I have no idea. I can't imagine being less than a year old that it wouldn't work. But I did look and it clearly said only the one voltage. Very odd, I agree.

what brand and model?, I'm sure they list the specs on their website

It's an HP...don't have it on me to give you the specs, but the model is "dv" and some numbers after it like 1100 or something. I can let you know tomorrow probably.

It appears there are Starbucks locations in Istanbul, Bursa, Izmir, Ankara...but not smaller areas.

Gloria Jeans - no option to select a city outside the U.S. in their location search...

http://www.gloriajeans.com/storeLocator.aspx

Nevermind...Googled and found this...

http://www.gloriajeanscoffees.com.au/pages/store_international.asp?mfid=12

Laptops come with a black box (AC adapter). That works with any voltage between 100V & 240V. If you have a converter to plug it in a socket in Turkey, you should be fine.

Thank you!

One quick question...is it safe to leave a laptop in a hotel room? Should it be well hidden? Assuming the hotel is fairly decent. I worry about theft.

It would be silly to leave anything of value in plain view in any hotel, anywhere in the world.

Yes, I realize that is common sense. I just wonder even if it's hidden, would this be a concern?

I personally wouldn't worry about leaving it in a closet or storing it in my empty suitcase while I was out of the room. I have never had anything stolen from me in Turkey.

İs there WİFİ or adsl connections in the hotels ?!
İ dont mean 5 stars ones of course 3 or 4.
Also,anyone know what is the charge of Vodafon USB Modem in Türkiye ?!