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[fluff]

Can anybody fill me in on any decent internet cafes in H.K, Kowloon side. How much do they charge? I've got a lot writing that I need to do on Microsoft Word.

[Zero Hero]

In all my years in HK I do not think I have ever seen an Internet cafe here. There's simply no need, I suppose. Everyone has broadband at home and at work, and railway stations and shopping centres often have free Internet.

You may perhaps be able to find one or two that cater for Filipinos on their day off, but I doubt if they will have Word, and if they did it would most likely be the Chinese version. Also, it is unlikely that you will be able to use a floppy or a CD as these drives will probably be disabled.

You could try a business centre in a hotel but that would probably cost you an arm and a leg.

[Scott in Incheon]

Your best bet might be a library. Most libraries have a bank of computers for students/library users to use. I have never used one there, but you could look into it.

[ChrisRose]

The cafes are everywhere.

The cost range from around $10 an hour and up for the shinny high tech games combo cafes. Need an internet connection to check your e-mail? Ask the nearest Filipina or Indonesian "Are there any Net cafes near here?"

The cost of printing varies widely. Some are $1 a page.

The public librarys are free for usuage,printign cost, I am not sure about.

JUST BEWARE: many net cafes have little anti virus protection, so back up any important files, and scan your storage media.

Chris

[Zero Hero]

"Everywhere"? I have never seen one.

[321 Tommy]

Come on grandad, use your eyes! Do you need tips on what they look like?

[Zero Hero]

What an intelligent post from demented 'Tommy'. (Does the 3-2-1 perhaps refer to his ever-falling IQ?)

If there are so many Internet cafes in HK then perhaps this youngster could furnish the original poster with a location and price of a single Internet cafe? Or is his only aim to try to be annoying, again? He certainly does not assist � or even try to assist � the poster.

Has this joker ever attempted to answer a question? A brief look through his posts would suggest not.

[Joachim]

I know of one in Central. It's called IT Fans, it is on Des Voeux Rd Central and costs $18 per hour mid week, and $20 on the weekend.

They do have Microsoft Word, and about 10 of the 40 computers have English software. You can print stuff, although I have no idea how luch that costs.

[Paddington]

Pacific Coffee at Festival Walk (Kowloon Tong) used to have internet terminals that you could use on condition that you purchase a cup of coffee. Don't know if they still do.

[321 Tommy]

Sorry grandad.

For the original poster:

If you're ever on HK side then try 'Aztec', in the basement, Causeway Bay Plaza 2; 15 dollars per hour. Access to the internet, microsoft word, and printing costs extra if you want it.

Or, as most posters have stated, you could try the same places that Filipinos go to. I would think that if their computers were installed with MS Word, then they would be in English. Why on earth would they install the Chinese version?

[Zero Hero]

[once again]

We are still waiting for a reply by the way Zero as to your claim that the average HK salary is $48,000 a month. Sorry to interupt you on another thread, but we really want to see the figures to back up your claim.

You could try to do this without insulting my wife, my job, or my salary, none of which would help the original poster on the thread where you state that $48,000 a month was an average HK salary.

[Zero Hero]

As many have said before now, you are tiresome, 'Once Again'. I think you need to get out more and to spend less time around infants.

Can you please quote me and show where I am alleged to claim $48,000 HK is an average salary?

No, you can't so kindly do the forum a favour and keep your mouth shut and your fingers away from the keyboard. I said, and I repeat, the figure cited for medical treatment is but a day's average wage. I work 20 days a month and I earn $1,600 HK a day.

I am a university language instructor, you work at a primary school. I teach English, German, Russian, and structural linguistics. You teach colours, shapes, and the days of the week. Readers can form their own opinions as regards our respective intellects, earning potential, and prospects.

Whether you like it or not, that's simply the way it is.

Have fun building your laughable, and sad, straw man arguments with others, such as your bum chum 'Asia Traveller'. I have to go now as I am planning a weekend trip to Thailand. Did I mention that most of the NETs I know go away every weekend to Thailand or Vietnam?

[ChrisRose]

How about you both start a new thread?

The Zero Hero vs Once and again debate thread.

Sugegsted rules, will run for 3 days.
No biting, gauging of eyes, nor swearing.

Each poster can make 1 opening statment on any topic of their choice before the time limit expires or someone gets a timeout.

[321 Tommy]

There can be only one.

Surely this is the best idea ever suggested on Dave's Esl Cafe. I've dreamt about this kind of stuff. Please make it so. One poster to rule them all.