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worldwidealive · Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 84

I'll be bringing a Dell laptop with me from the US. I think everything should be in order, but would anyone have any advice, pitfalls to avoid, etc. with operating a laptop from the US in Japan?

Thanks for any and all advice!

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

What is the operating system? Older models cannot connect to ADSL here.

Bring backup disks for your system.

BenJ · Joined: 11 May 2003 Posts: 209 Location: Nagoya

i brought a new dell with me and no problems - just need to buy a power adaptor when you arrive.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

I also brought a laptop with me from the US, but there was no need for a power adaptor. Where are you from, Ben?

I believe most laptops today come with built-in power converters, but one should still check on these things. Japan operates on 100V, but depending on the area (west or east), you may face 50Hertz or 60Hertz.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2225.html

BenJ · Joined: 11 May 2003 Posts: 209 Location: Nagoya

by power adaptor I mean the socket connection is different to that used in Australia - all new(ish) laptops should have power converters as standard.

Socket adaptor set me back a few hundred yen (i.e. nothing)

worldwidealive · Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 84

Thanks everyone - sounds like I should be just fine.

Now, any advice on the best way to hook up to broadband??

worldwidealive · Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 84

Oh, and by the way Glenski, it's running Win XP Home

clareh · Joined: 09 Feb 2004 Posts: 16

so does that mean if your laptop is 4 years old it won't work? Can you do anything to make it work?[/quote]