Thanks for the info Megan. I route was looking at is quickly described with the attached image. Based on a few conversations I've had I think I might have to...
Brad Pierce
temple11@...
Sep 1, 2007 9:51 am
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Hey Brad. Check the files of this group. There is some detailed information about the Trans-Siberian. THe cost for booking and doing everything yourself,...
As an update oin this question I eventually decided to come to Colombia without my laptop and now think that was a big mistake. So far I habve felt quite a...
Whatever you do, stay away from Vista. I just bought a new computer with Vista and I am considering formating the HardDisk and re-install ole good XP. Vista is...
Vista is a pig and you need 2 gig min to run it well. How about windows 2000? Xp will do also. Vista is just a high maintenance nightmare. Getting 2 gig in a...
All, Thanks so much for all of the feedback and suggestions I have already received. I am leaving on September 27 for Bangkok (return Feb 1). My rough...
I flew to Chiang Mai once and took a bus once. I actually preferred the overnight bus. It was easy to walk down to Khao San Road and get there by bus and saved...
As Stepahie has said, you can get some excellent deals flyting from BKK to Chang Mai either throutgh the travel agenst or direct through the variou sbudget...
Trains in Thailand are always a blast and I would recommend them Thailand as a whole is over touristed so if you are expecting something else. Thailand was...
I was looking at a Times article highlighting 25 rediculous laws. http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/article2251280.ece No 14 struck me as...
Holy crap, thanks God I didnt get caught :D HECTOR ... From: Wade Allsopp To: RTWers RTWers Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 3:41 PM Subject: [RTWers] On A...
How 'bout the overnight train from Bankok to Chianf Mai...I can't remember, but I don't think I spent more than 25USD on the train. plus met some great travel...
Hi all We have decided that we will take a laptop on our travels. Now it is just a matter of which one. I have noticed you have mostly recommended to not get...
I would be tempted to go with an Apple 13.5 inch http://www.apple.com/au/macbook/macbook.html Bang for the buck, right size, media focused, camera Go for the 2...
Apple gives you a 1 year warranty, so there's no need to buy the extended plan until shortly before that year is up, then you get 3 years of coverage beyond...
Yes, I read that you recommended the warranty plan, but depending on the persons financial situation it might actually be better for them to put off purchasing...
The Macs are undoubtedly nice machines but if you dcide to go for teh Windo2ws machines I personally find the HP/Compaq range has the right mix of build...
I'm a fan of Dell, their service and support has been superior over the years for me. I've owned or had to support nearly every major brand and worked for or...
Brad Pierce
temple11@...
Sep 8, 2007 8:22 am
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I agree with Brad. I recently purchased a Dell and I am one happy customer: cheap, reliable and good customer service. I will buy Dells again in the future. ...
thanks for all your replies i think i am going to get a second hand ibm thinkpad T series. they seem to be very tough and have all the features that i need and...
H'mmm Second hand laptop and RTW trip. Laptops have a life expectancy of 3 years max. Yes IBM T series are tanks, BUT it is a lap top. Make sure you take along...
You are rightthat the Thinkpad as a reputation for being a tough unit, but unless funds are tight then it might be worth buying new. One important issue is...
My Apple 12" iBook lasted 6 years and two RTW trips. It quit a few months short of making it home from RTW #2. I blame the overland trip from Ethiopia to...
Me neither. Spend $300 and get one on ebay/craigslist/secondhand to bring along. On a RTW it'll get beat up and take abuse. Plus it's always going to be a risk...
Well I guess you realy need to start off with what you would intend to use the laptop for? One downside to teh idea of getting a very old one (in the UK $300...
If you just want something for general web surfing/email, an Iphone or an Ipod touch (coming soon) might be a good deal, those are under $400 and really small....
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