Will I be able to use my laptop on a plane?
Hi! I'm 16 and about to go to Europe for the first time on Thursday night. We have to take and 11 hour flight to Spain from Miami. I know I won't be able to get Internet on the plane but do you think I would be able to take it out and watch movies and stuff on it? Things that don't require Internet? My laptop isn't too big (It's the average size for a Toshiba computer) and I have headphones so it's not like everyone on the flight would hear what I was doing or anything. Thanks!
Air Travel - 7 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Yes you are able to do that, its not breaking any rules.
Answer 2 :
Yes, that is allowed. I love watching movies on my laptop during long flights... A 2-hour movie really helps time pass!
Answer 3 :
Yes . Go ahead . Enjoy :)
Answer 4 :
Yes! Although, in the beginning of takeoff, all electronics will be asked to remain off due to interference with radar signals from the control room in the plane. Usually, this happens for only 10 to 20 minutes while in flight. The flight attendant will announce when all electronics can be turned on again. Usually, some planes don't have internet access. But planes flying to foreign countries sometimes offer free Wi-Fi connections :) So yes, you CAN watch movies and perhaps surf the web. Have fun on your trip, stay safe!
Answer 5 :
Why not? Millions of people do this everyday and they don't get in trouble.
Answer 6 :
Sounds really cool, hope you have fun in Europe- I loved it when I went there. At some points, maybe just the beginning, technology may have to be off. But for the most part, you will be able to use it. The flight attendants will announce when it is/will be allowed, and/or a light over head with a technology icon will start glowing.
Answer 7 :
Yes you may use your Laptop, but only while in flight. Not on take off or landing. Im sure the flight attendant will go over the rules after you have boarded
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
I"m American about to travel to Europe and i'm taking my laptop. What do I need for me to plug in my laptop
I"m American about to travel to Europe and i'm taking my laptop. What do I need for me to plug in my laptop?
I'm heading to Spain and my laptop adapter says it ranges from about a 110 V- 240, and also a 50-60 hz scale. Do I just use a power adapter or a voltage converter? Both? PLEASE HELP!
Other - Europe - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
We purchased a plug adapter at local electric shop that converters North American plug to fit their three prong round outlets.........
Answer 2 :
You'll be OK voltage-wise. But buy a Spanish cable once you're there.
Answer 3 :
Most of Europe (except Britain, Ireland, and perhaps one or two other places) use a standard two-prong round outlet. If your laptop is good up to 240V then you're fine, you won't need to pack along a bulky converter; all you'll need is a simple plug adapter, which you should be able to find in any electronics shop. I'd recommend buying them stateside, but you can often find things like that in airports or other traveler-frequented areas... sometimes even hotels and hostels sell them. One tip, though: some older outlets will have a reverse grounding prong, usually on the upper side, so make sure whatever plug adapter you get has a hole for it (if it's the "full round" variety) or just get the narrow plug variety, which is usually narrow, six-sided and just has the two round prongs... a ground sticking out from the wall outlet wouldn't hinder that kind. It might not be a bad idea to have two or three of those, actually, in case you bring along one or two other appliances which are also 110-240V compliant. Just remember that if your travels DO take you towards the British Isles that their plugs are not standard European--they have those odd, bulky three-pronged plugs.
Answer 4 :
Don't just buy a cheap plug adapter---spend the extra money and buy a voltage converter. You can get a good one from places like Radio Shack for about $20. For something as expensive as a computer, you want to make sure it's protected. Many small appliances blow up when trying to use just a plug adapter
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I'm heading to Spain and my laptop adapter says it ranges from about a 110 V- 240, and also a 50-60 hz scale. Do I just use a power adapter or a voltage converter? Both? PLEASE HELP!
Other - Europe - 4 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
We purchased a plug adapter at local electric shop that converters North American plug to fit their three prong round outlets.........
Answer 2 :
You'll be OK voltage-wise. But buy a Spanish cable once you're there.
Answer 3 :
Most of Europe (except Britain, Ireland, and perhaps one or two other places) use a standard two-prong round outlet. If your laptop is good up to 240V then you're fine, you won't need to pack along a bulky converter; all you'll need is a simple plug adapter, which you should be able to find in any electronics shop. I'd recommend buying them stateside, but you can often find things like that in airports or other traveler-frequented areas... sometimes even hotels and hostels sell them. One tip, though: some older outlets will have a reverse grounding prong, usually on the upper side, so make sure whatever plug adapter you get has a hole for it (if it's the "full round" variety) or just get the narrow plug variety, which is usually narrow, six-sided and just has the two round prongs... a ground sticking out from the wall outlet wouldn't hinder that kind. It might not be a bad idea to have two or three of those, actually, in case you bring along one or two other appliances which are also 110-240V compliant. Just remember that if your travels DO take you towards the British Isles that their plugs are not standard European--they have those odd, bulky three-pronged plugs.
Answer 4 :
Don't just buy a cheap plug adapter---spend the extra money and buy a voltage converter. You can get a good one from places like Radio Shack for about $20. For something as expensive as a computer, you want to make sure it's protected. Many small appliances blow up when trying to use just a plug adapter
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Will anything bad happen to my laptop if I dont use it
Will anything bad happen to my laptop if I dont use it?
I am spending the summer in spain and im not bringing my laptop will anything bad happen to it from not being used? is it always going to be slow?
Laptops & Notebooks - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
no, but it may be just a bit slow when you use it the next time, otherwise nothing will happen
Answer 2 :
Nothing bad will happen to your laptop from not being used. You will just have lots of updates to do when you return and turn it on.
Answer 3 :
As long as the Anti-Virus program is active. A computer can catch a virus as much as i can while its on while its off.
Answer 4 :
If u leave the battery in the laptop then yes. To prepar ur laptop for leaveing it is don't leave it plugged in.take out the battery. makre sure its not in the sun all day. and make sure its safe from any water,animals, or anything bad like fire, etc.
Answer 5 :
store in cool dry place, and keep away from sunlight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytfXSW3eQZU
Answer 6 :
Yes It will last longer
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I am spending the summer in spain and im not bringing my laptop will anything bad happen to it from not being used? is it always going to be slow?
Laptops & Notebooks - 6 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
no, but it may be just a bit slow when you use it the next time, otherwise nothing will happen
Answer 2 :
Nothing bad will happen to your laptop from not being used. You will just have lots of updates to do when you return and turn it on.
Answer 3 :
As long as the Anti-Virus program is active. A computer can catch a virus as much as i can while its on while its off.
Answer 4 :
If u leave the battery in the laptop then yes. To prepar ur laptop for leaveing it is don't leave it plugged in.take out the battery. makre sure its not in the sun all day. and make sure its safe from any water,animals, or anything bad like fire, etc.
Answer 5 :
store in cool dry place, and keep away from sunlight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytfXSW3eQZU
Answer 6 :
Yes It will last longer
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
British Television in Spain
British Television in Spain?
I'm going to stay in Spain for one month and have requested english television and internet access...i have been informed that the apartment has sky box but i need to take my own sky card - i don't have sky here so can't do this. Anyone got any suggestions of ways can I get english television channels over there? I will have internet and laptop if that can help? thanks :)
Other - Spain - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You could buy a free to air card and see all the channels (but with a normal sky box you should be able to see BBC, ITV, just not not channel 4 or 5). A sky free to air card will cost you about 50 Euros. Try britsat, easisat, eurosat, and a few others in search engines (they are all based in and around barcelona and the costa brava - if that's nowhere near where you're going just type "UK SKY Madrid, or wherever you'll be), and you should find out pretty quickly. You may also be able to sell on the card to the owner of the place you're renting. If you want subscrition channels, then you'll pay exactly the same as you'd pay in UK (i.e. sky movies, sky sports, etc) and again, can arrange this with a credit card, or a uk bank account. More details on those webs too. good luck!
Answer 2 :
You could do what I do and watch TV on my laptop with Slingbox, it's brilliant. http://uk.slingmedia.com/
Answer 3 :
In addition to what wet26 just said (to get more free TV channels on your computer), I suggest to try Zattoo. It's free, it's fast, you'll like it!
Answer 4 :
Be like me, I live in Spain and don't watch television, certainly not UK TV. There is so much to do here rather than watch TV. Your only here for a month, go out and enjoy this beautiful country
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I'm going to stay in Spain for one month and have requested english television and internet access...i have been informed that the apartment has sky box but i need to take my own sky card - i don't have sky here so can't do this. Anyone got any suggestions of ways can I get english television channels over there? I will have internet and laptop if that can help? thanks :)
Other - Spain - 4 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
You could buy a free to air card and see all the channels (but with a normal sky box you should be able to see BBC, ITV, just not not channel 4 or 5). A sky free to air card will cost you about 50 Euros. Try britsat, easisat, eurosat, and a few others in search engines (they are all based in and around barcelona and the costa brava - if that's nowhere near where you're going just type "UK SKY Madrid, or wherever you'll be), and you should find out pretty quickly. You may also be able to sell on the card to the owner of the place you're renting. If you want subscrition channels, then you'll pay exactly the same as you'd pay in UK (i.e. sky movies, sky sports, etc) and again, can arrange this with a credit card, or a uk bank account. More details on those webs too. good luck!
Answer 2 :
You could do what I do and watch TV on my laptop with Slingbox, it's brilliant. http://uk.slingmedia.com/
Answer 3 :
In addition to what wet26 just said (to get more free TV channels on your computer), I suggest to try Zattoo. It's free, it's fast, you'll like it!
Answer 4 :
Be like me, I live in Spain and don't watch television, certainly not UK TV. There is so much to do here rather than watch TV. Your only here for a month, go out and enjoy this beautiful country
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