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Aneesha
Joined: 09 May 2007
Location: KOREA
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 Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:06 am Post subject: Should I bring my laptop? |
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Hey
This may be covered somewhere on here already if so, sorry!
Im coming to Korea in August and was wondering if it is a good idea to bring my lap top? is it easy enough to get connection sorted into my apartment? Am i wasting good luggage space?
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nancy123
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:36 pm Post subject: bring it |
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| I' brought mine over and its been a Godsend........I installed a region killer so I can watch Korean DVD's too............ It was a hassle carrying it through all the airports but, once set up easy peasy!! |
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mindmetoo
Joined: 02 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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| Check the sticky above for some answers. |
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esetters21
Joined: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 3:56 am Post subject: |
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| Put it in a pack as carry on luggage. You will be glad that you brought it. |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: Hoke-y-gun
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| Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 5:51 am Post subject: |
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| Yes, bring it. But if you choose not to, they do sell them in Korea. |
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valkyrian2
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Joined: 15 May 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 6:05 am Post subject: Re: Should I bring my laptop? |
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| Aneesha wrote: |
Hey
This may be covered somewhere on here already if so, sorry!
Im coming to Korea in August and was wondering if it is a good idea to bring my lap top? is it easy enough to get connection sorted into my apartment? Am i wasting good luggage space?
Cheers |
Bring your laptop. It will save you having to buy a PC when you get here.
Internet connections are quick and easy after you get your ARC. Service is usually within 24 hours.
Many times your school can get it hooked up for you even before you get your ARC by putting it in their name - or it may be installed already from the previous teacher so you simply need to plug in.
I think ALL connections now are broadband or wireless. I don't think there are any more dial up providers in the country. |
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Aneesha
Joined: 09 May 2007
Location: KOREA
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| Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 8:53 am Post subject: |
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Ah great thanks guys!
i will definately bring it now and pack light!  |
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mindmetoo
Joined: 02 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Aneesha wrote: |
Ah great thanks guys!
i will definately bring it now and pack light! |
A point to highlight from the laptop sticky:
- bring all your install CDs (your copy of windows, your laptop's driver cd, your apps)
Odds are in your year here something is going to fork up your system and you might need to reinstall. You'll be SOL without those CDs. |
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dogshed
Joined: 28 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 2:32 am Post subject: |
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| mindmetoo wrote: |
| Aneesha wrote: |
Ah great thanks guys!
i will definately bring it now and pack light! |
A point to highlight from the laptop sticky:
- bring all your install CDs (your copy of windows, your laptop's driver cd, your apps)
Odds are in your year here something is going to fork up your system and you might need to reinstall. You'll be SOL without those CDs. |
I brought copies and left the originals. Always have a backup. |
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icicle
Joined: 09 Feb 2007
Location: Gyeonggi do Korea
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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Korea has amongst the widest availability of broadband in the world ... so it will not be a problem to get Internet connected .... probably easier than at home ... Wifi is widely available and the cable network is extensive ... You will not regret bringing your laptop with you ... You would regret it if you didn't.. In some ways it ends up being a lifeline ...
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dogshed
Joined: 28 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: bring it |
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| nancy123 wrote: |
| I' brought mine over and its been a Godsend........I installed a region killer so I can watch Korean DVD's too............ It was a hassle carrying it through all the airports but, once set up easy peasy!! |
Why buy DVD's. Illegal torrent download and utorrent. |
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