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jumpinjack
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My usual preface..........I am a "way non techie" as my daughter says.
Looking to purchase a new laptop (last one was a Compaq in the US in 2000). Brand and model ideas? Not a gamer mostly internet and maybe movies......
Already many posts about Mac and others but my real questions involve wireless options.
I may want to use in places unlikely to have wireless "hotspots" and I want to know more about ways to stay online with things such as AIR CARDS, EDGE and other such options as via my mobile etc.
I dont have a clue what is best or actually works. Given that it will be in Thailand in non wireless areas is this possible? and also any advice is welcome. Thanks.
So as to avoid the wrath of some I am asking about in Thailand so it is relevant...ok Doc? And Skip.....your thoughts are especially welcome...........
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Posted on: 7:50 am on June 3, 2007
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DrLove
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As you are going to use it in Thailand, I guess it will be OK to post in here.
The good doctor has no objections. Just be a good lad... Jack.
Now hit the road....
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Posted on: 10:25 am on June 3, 2007
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DaffyDuck
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Quote: from jumpinjack on 9:35 pm on June 3, 2007
Looking to purchase a new laptop (last one was a Compaq in the US in 2000). Brand and model ideas? Not a gamer mostly internet and maybe movies......
Get a Mac 
Quote: from jumpinjack on 9:35 pm on June 3, 2007
I may want to use in places unlikely to have wireless "hotspots" and I want to know more about ways to stay online with things such as AIR CARDS, EDGE and other such options as via my mobile etc.
I use my Nokia phone as a GPRS/EDGE modem when travelling - it takes about 1 minute to set up the Mac to pair and recognize it as such. Then, wherever you are, the Mac will first look for a wired connection, the not finding one, will seek a wireless airport connection, then not finding one, will look for a bluetooth connection. It all happens automagically, and GPRS/EDGE speeds in LOS are quite adequate.
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Posted on: 11:01 am on June 3, 2007
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visitingbkk
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Quote: from jumpinjack on 9:35 pm on June 3, 2007
Looking to purchase a new laptop (last one was a Compaq in the US in 2000). Brand and model ideas? Not a gamer mostly internet and maybe movies......
Like I tell everyone who asks, first thing is to decide your budget and then work from there on the brand/model. If you are not doing anything serious on this, you can easily spend <30000 baht and get a machine that is fine. If you are feeling a little flush with cash, then you can work up in quality and features. But start with $ and then move on to requirements.
Locally I like the Asus and some of the Lenovo (IBM).
As for wireless coverage...there are many options for GPRS/EDGE services outside of BKK. The first thing you should do is go to the AIS and DTAC websites and look at their coverage maps. Do they cover where you will be spending most of your time? These 2 carriers provide the largest coverage in Thailand.
There is always the reliable (albeit slow) dial up service that you can get almost anywere as a last resort.
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Posted on: 7:31 pm on June 3, 2007
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david 85260
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True and Hutch come to the rescue:
In connection with wireless and Mac’s this story appeared in the
Bangkok Post/Database/EXTENSIONS on Wednesday May 30, 2007
And can be read here:
http://www.bangkokpost.com/300507_Database/30May2007_data09.php.
The follow up to this article will be posted tomorrow.
MacBook ExpressCard Modem:
What solutions have others found for wireless Internet access when WiFi is not an option using the AirPort? What is available for MacBook Pro that uses the Express Card?
I am not interested in what works only in Bangkok as much as what works well in other areas outside of Bangkok when traveling within Thailand.
Daffy who provides your GPRS/EDGE network coverage in Thailand, is it DTAC?
JuminJack:
My friend picked up an Acer at Frys in the US, about $1100. He only uses it for internet; and when traveling within Thailand he uses a Sony Ericsson GC83 edge/GPRS PC Card. It works very well from what I have seen; although very slow.
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Posted on: 2:14 am on June 5, 2007
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DaffyDuck
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Quote: from david 85260 on 3:59 pm on June 5, 2007
MacBook ExpressCard Modem:
What solutions have others found for wireless Internet access when WiFi is not an option using the AirPort? What is available for MacBook Pro that uses the Express Card?
http://www.evdoinfo.com/content/view/671/63/
...has more information. Still, I don't consider the express card to be an ideal solution, as it's just an extra card to lug around. Who needs an expresscard modem, as long as you have a Nokia phone w/Bluetooth.
I am not interested in what works only in Bangkok as much as what works well in other areas outside of Bangkok when traveling within Thailand.
Daffy who provides your GPRS/EDGE network coverage in Thailand, is it DTAC?
1-2-call/AIS -- if extensive coverage is what you need, AIS/1-2-call is your provider. I had wireless access via my Nokia N73 with very decent speeds, on the beach on Koh Chang. DTAC allegedly is faster, but less coverage. I'll pick up a DTAC card next trip and give DTAC a whirl, just to have empiricals, though....
My friend picked up an Acer at Frys in the US, about $1100. He only uses it for internet; and when traveling within Thailand he uses a Sony Ericsson GC83 edge/GPRS PC Card. It works very well from what I have seen; although very slow.
I just picked up and configured a MacBook for a client, and it cost $1,049 direct from Apple (that's the black, very cool model) - it flies, speed-wise (including using the phone/modem.)
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Posted on: 7:40 am on June 5, 2007
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DrLove
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Prices for a MacBook in Pantip:
Core 2 Duo
1.83GHz THB 38590 (White)
1 Gig Ram / 60 Gig HD / Combo
2Ghz THB 42490 (White) THB 42,000 (Core Duo Black)
80 Gig HD / Combo
2.16Ghz THB 50,590 (White)
120 Gig HD/ DVD Writer
2.16Ghz THB 57,990 (Black)
160 Gig HD / DVD Writer
(Can't understand why to pay 7,000+ baht more for 40GigHD)
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Posted on: 12:00 pm on June 5, 2007
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DaffyDuck
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Quote: from DrLove on 1:45 am on June 6, 2007
(Can't understand why to pay 7,000+ baht more for 40GigHD)
You pay it for the color - Black is cooler
(no kidding)
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Posted on: 1:10 pm on June 5, 2007
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DrLove
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That's true... that's why I have a black Ipod.
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Posted on: 1:36 pm on June 5, 2007
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