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zimmi337



Joined: 10 Dec 2013
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 12:59 am    Post subject: laptops, electronics and security Reply with quote

Hi,

I've heard a lot about problems with theft in South America. I'm planning to come to Colombia to teach English. Would it be safe to bring a new MacBookPro laptop to Bogotá, or am I just asking for someone to steal it from me? I wouldn't be buying a new computer now, except that my old one is dying.

Also, would I benefit from having a laptop as an English teacher at a language school or University, or is it not worth it?

Thanks!
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DrNapalmstrike



Joined: 10 Oct 2013
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Location: Gainesville, Florida, USA

PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 8:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yeah you're fine. Bogota isn't that dangerous. Normal safety recommendations apply, don't flash it around on the street, don't leave it with anyone, lock it up in your hostel/hotel, etc. I wouldn't know what to do if I hadn't brought a laptop.
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shebab



Joined: 17 Sep 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 10:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My brand new Macbook Pro was stolen from my locked, doorman guarded, estrato 5 apartment in Barranquilla a few years ago...Don't let all those bars on the windows and locks on the door give you a false sense of security, and make sure "locked up" is really locked up!
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