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Laptop & Internet
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31 Oct 2007 Wed 08:40 pm |
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Thanks.  It sounds like I'll find something once I get there.
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31 Oct 2007 Wed 08:41 pm |
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Mey0722 - going all over, but mainly southern areas near Izmir.
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31 Oct 2007 Wed 09:11 pm |
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Quoting Turk120807: 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.
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I just got back from there and I used a converter for the power plug but make sure you have a proper converter not just the plug. Plus the plugs there are all inset so you will need to use and additional one that fits Turkey to allow for the converter to fit into the plug. The converter ensures you won't blow out your computer they cost around 30 - 50 dollars.
Internet is all over Turkey and most of the laptops will pick up the signal if you are close enough.
I had no issues other than distance to a wireless router at times.
No problems getting it thru customs either they just ask you to take it out of the case so it can pass thru the xray machine. Sometimes they ask you to turn it on but that is usually on the way out of Turkey.
So take it be careful and have fun!
Any other questions let me know!
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31 Oct 2007 Wed 09:34 pm |
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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
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31 Oct 2007 Wed 09:45 pm |
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Yes, I have the same question about this matter as well. Although I will not be traveling to the same area, it appears.
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31 Oct 2007 Wed 10:07 pm |
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Quoting Turk120807: 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 sorry it was hard to explain but here
Laptop ---> Converter ---> Turkish Plug ---> Turkish Plug ---> Wall
Just make sure you have an extra Turkish plug because of them being inset......the plugs are the roundish ones....not the flat ones like what we have here.
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31 Oct 2007 Wed 10:10 pm |
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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!!!
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31 Oct 2007 Wed 10:14 pm |
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Quoting KeithL: 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!!! |
For the cost of the converter.....maybe better not to take a chance. I didn't know about that.
I guess it's their choice, sorry if the info is incorrect.
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31 Oct 2007 Wed 10:18 pm |
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Quoting egyptian_tomb: Quoting KeithL: 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!!! |
For the cost of the converter.....maybe better not to take a chance. I didn't know about that.
I guess it's their choice, sorry if the info is incorrect. |
With Modern computers, there is no risk. They are built to work world-wide. Bad news for the transformer salesman.....
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31 Oct 2007 Wed 10:28 pm |
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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.
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31 Oct 2007 Wed 10:39 pm |
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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
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