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RobinH
Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Location: Mid-bulk transport, standard radeon accelerator core, class code 03-K64--Firefly.
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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Check your local electronics mart for international plug converters. Youngsan electronics mart has them here in Seoul, so I'm sure there must be a comparable place near you. If not, or if you get tired of looking, try eBay. |
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littlephoenix
Joined: 01 May 2007
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Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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y not buy from online where ever you are i the world, they willship it to you, if you want to save a few bucks, then ya, better yet if you cant afford a new laptop, buy an old IBM thinkpad lol |
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liverpooljohnny81
Joined: 18 Jun 2007 Location: Incheon
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 2:18 am Post subject: |
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are people still reading this thread...just got here a week ago...brought with me a new laptop...it has the brick, as was described, that says 100 - 240v. I came back from Yongsan, where I bought a 500 won adapter. I plugged a surge protector I brought from home into it (the surge protector had an American 3 to 2 prong adapter attached) and plugged into the wall. The surge protector popped and smelled like smoke. It's an old surge protector...perhaps that has something to do with it?
Now I'm afraid to put the Korean adapter on my laptop cable (the cable from the brick to the wall, that is). Is there anything I need to do/buy? Or can I just put the adapter on my cable and plug in? Should I get a Korean surge protector? I am technologically illiterate, but am in withdrawal without my computer. I havent made friends yet and I need something to keep my mind occupied. Please advise!!! |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 4:13 am Post subject: |
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liverpooljohnny81 wrote: |
are people still reading this thread...just got here a week ago...brought with me a new laptop...it has the brick, as was described, that says 100 - 240v. I came back from Yongsan, where I bought a 500 won adapter. I plugged a surge protector I brought from home into it (the surge protector had an American 3 to 2 prong adapter attached) and plugged into the wall. The surge protector popped and smelled like smoke. It's an old surge protector...perhaps that has something to do with it?
Now I'm afraid to put the Korean adapter on my laptop cable (the cable from the brick to the wall, that is). Is there anything I need to do/buy? Or can I just put the adapter on my cable and plug in? Should I get a Korean surge protector? I am technologically illiterate, but am in withdrawal without my computer. I havent made friends yet and I need something to keep my mind occupied. Please advise!!! |
Just so I understand and I am not having a misunderstanding...
you plugged a surge protecter from the US (designed to stop surges (voltage increases) over 120vac) into a 240 vac line plug and wonder why it popped? 240vac is way over 120vac... your surge protector wasn't rated for 240vac hence the burnout of your surge protector.
Now for your other question. Just put the plug adapter onto your brick and plug in. You will be just fine. Your brick is designed for it. Thousands of travelling businessmen all over the world do it every day without mishap.
No worry mate.
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paquebot
Joined: 20 Jun 2007 Location: Northern Gyeonggi-do
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:37 am Post subject: Re: Laptops in Korea: Questions Answered |
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mindmetoo wrote: |
Should I buy a laptop with a wireless modem?
Wireless modems seem standard these days on laptops but Seoul isn't exactly warchalker heaven. There aren't many free open wireless access points in Seoul. SK Telecom and KT's Nespot can be found many places, like Starbucks, but they're not free. Many Starbucks in Seoul have paid wireless access but many times the staff isn't even aware they offer that service, let alone what to charge you or how to set you up. And of course, unless you speak Korean, forget ever trying to communicate this need. |
I added this to another thread in the forum, but thought it might be worth including in a sticky thread as well. While (to the best of my knowledge) it doesn't list which hotspots are free and which require paid access, I did find a site of hotspots in South Korea -- broken up by region and further described by name, address, service provider, and type of establishment (mall, restaurant, school, etc.). At least it's a start in knowing where to look within your area:
http://tinyurl.com/ywjbsb
Who knew that Gyeonggi Bukbu Auto Dealers Centre in Uijeongbu, Chilam-dong Post Office in Jinju, and the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation - Hyojachon Branch in Bundang all had wifi access?
Edit: After some digging around I did manage to get a list of free wi-fi hotspots. List available here: http://tinyurl.com/32qwbs |
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bish
Joined: 09 Jun 2007
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Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 4:44 am Post subject: |
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I have a Macbook but have left the wire that plugs the Mac to the Internet in the UK. When I get the internet fitted will the company that supplies the internet replace these cable's or do I have to get Apple specific replacements? |
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SeoulFinn
Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Location: 1h from Seoul
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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If the ISP won't give you a new cable, you can easily buy it from almost any store. And no, there's no need to buy Mac specific cable as it's the same for PCs and Macs. Anyway, when you're getting Internet connection, why don't you ask for a wireless transmitter/box? Then you don't have to worry about cables anymore.
EDIT: I just noticed how old your question was. I'm sure you had your question figured out already. |
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sunhelen
Joined: 18 Sep 2007
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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KT (Megapass) sometimes requires its customers to use a connector that they provide, especially if you live in an older building. The equipment works fine with a Mac. |
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stillnotking
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Location: Oregon, USA
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:34 am Post subject: |
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Just a quick question: from reading this thread it's pretty clear that it has made more economic sense to buy laptops in the US and schlep them to Korea than to try to buy them in Korea or have them shipped there. Is this still true? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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stillnotking wrote: |
Just a quick question: from reading this thread it's pretty clear that it has made more economic sense to buy laptops in the US and schlep them to Korea than to try to buy them in Korea or have them shipped there. Is this still true? |
Yes, it is still a bit cheaper to get them at home in North America (The States or Canada)
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it is a lot more convenient to get the machine you want and have it installed with windows and have recovery disks in English.
The same is not necessarily true for desktops. IF you do NOT need the true portability of a laptop, get a desktop here. IT will be cheaper (entry level machines are virtually disposable) and more convenient than dragging one over here.
The cost of shipping and potential problems at customs here makes that option non-viable. |
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cbclark4
Joined: 20 Aug 2006 Location: Masan
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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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So where do you find the websites for Korean Laptops/Notebook PCs? |
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nfldbrian
Joined: 12 Feb 2008
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:52 pm Post subject: Laptop computer chords |
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If your non-Korean computer can handle the voltage in Korea you only need a plug adaptor when you arrive in Korea -costs about a dollar. |
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kara_gina
Joined: 21 Jan 2008
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:30 am Post subject: |
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Would I have hassles with immigration once my contract is completed and I return home (South Africa), with regards to bringing back a laptop bought in Korea? |
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mrgiles
Joined: 09 Jul 2007 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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Would I have hassles with immigration once my contract is completed and I return home (South Africa), with regards to bringing back a laptop bought in Korea? |
short answer is "no". i bought a lappy here in korea a few years ago and it's moved back and forth from korea to oz to korea to oz to korea, no problems at all.
which brings me to my question. i wanna buy a new laptop, and i'm thinking of doing it here again.
i'd love to get anybody's ideas on what the best one would be. i don't want anything too fancy - all i pretty much do is download shtloads of music, yammer away here on this forum, surf the internets and blogosphere, and use the word processor.
my poor old compaq presario needs to retire. what do u think is the best mix of durability, reliability, and value for money?
thnx heaps in advance. |
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matthew254
Joined: 17 Mar 2008 Location: Denton, TX
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Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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my desktop pc came from http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/ - they do pretty cheap laptops, but their customer service is questionable. check reseller ratings.com and do a search - cyberpower doesn't have the best customer support but for the price (and as long as your have the tech knowledge to fix your own comp, you'll be fine)
hope that helps |
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