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methos



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PostPosted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 7:44 pm    Post subject: what to bring? Reply with quote

I havent got much help with what electronics I can bring.

I know I can bring a laptop, but I want to bring some of my music CD's or DVD movies, should I get the need to watch one of my favorite movies.

anybody got some ideas.

Also, I am coming in through Hongkong , then taking a bus to Shenzhen. I have my tourist visa and passport. That should be all I need to get into china?

If possible I just want straight answrs and not someones like experiences.

Thanks for your time,
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:13 am    Post subject: Re: what to bring? Reply with quote

methos wrote:
I know I can bring a laptop, but I want to bring some of my music CD's or DVD movies, should I get the need to watch one of my favorite movies.


FWIW, you can rent DVD's in China for about 2 RMB per movie, or you can buy them for under $1 USD per movie.

As for CD's, I strongly suggest ripping your favorite songs into MP3 format then either copying them to a USB flash drive, an external USB removable HD, burning them to CD's, or put them on a portable MP3 player.
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methos



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:06 am    Post subject: thanks for the input Reply with quote

I guess it is better than carrying alot of extra baggage. And the moives, I thought they were a different format.

i have my laptop that takes only US type format DVD's

i may just take a few favorites.
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Calories



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 5:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

North American dvd players will play pirated DVDs from China because with pirated DVDs there are no format restrictions. I know because I broght a portable DVD player. That's the kind the other poster was talking about. Legal DVDs won't play and cost money while pirated stuff is 6 or 10 RMB per movie. If you want, you can still bring your DVD collection. It won't be a problem unless you want to play them on a Chinese DVD player. If you don't want to/know how to copy your CDs into MP3 format, just bring them in a CD binder type thing. You can always use P2P software to download anything you want from China but, even with Chinese broadband it can be so slow!
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ColinA



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 10:35 am    Post subject: Re: what to bring? Reply with quote

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If possible I just want straight answrs and not someones like experiences.....


I would have thought this might be an Off-Topic topic. Maybe an electronic device can be a teaching tool??

ps Don't forget China is 220volt (if ur bringing an electric massager)
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