France Laptop: March 2009

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Should I buy a laptop in France or Canada?

Should I buy a laptop in France or Canada?
I've been advised to get one once i get to france but I realise i could get ripped off since I will probabbly buy one soon once I get there but I can't speak french. My host families could help but i dont know if they know a lot about laptops. I'm looking in the 400-600 dollar range. I'll be in france on exhange soon. i live in canada
Laptops & Notebooks - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
the united states of america
Answer 2 :
might wanna check and see what the wattage and voltage is in their wall power is opposed to Canadian power. I know England at least is different.
Answer 3 :
I suggest one in Canada if possible to get in english.
Answer 4 :
I would suggest getting one from whichever country is closer to you. Remember, regardless of where the company sells the product, chances are that it's made in China, Thailand, or Japan.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Do I need a transformer for my laptop in France?

Do I need a transformer for my laptop in France?
Im from Mexico and I dont know if the different voltage can affect my laptop thanks!
Paris - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Only if you are using AC power.
Answer 2 :
I am fairly sure you need a voltage adaptor... what is mexico running theses days? 220 or 120... Europe usese 220 and I'm fairly sure that Mexico will eb on 120... (and on single phase while eurpoe is three phase, but that matters less for outlets).. I'd say go to the local store and pick up a set of travel adapters for the plugs and to convert the power as it's needed. I don't think you'll need anything more than that... If nothing else, the plugs are commonly different in different countries and having that extra set of plugs will help with that just in case your in a old part of europe...
Answer 3 :
Look on the back of the transformer you use in Mexico. There should be a range of input voltage that the transformer can handle. If the range is 110v to 240v, then you have no worries. The voltage in Europe varies between 220v and 240v. As long as the transformer you currently uses can handle the range then you are protected. The transformers that come with most laptops have an input range of 110v to 240v. You will have to get yourself a plug end adaptor since the wall sockets in France have a different configuration. Look in travel stores or wait until you get to the airport and give yourself some time to buy one there. Most international terminals sell adapters for all parts of the world. Hope this helps
Answer 4 :
If you bring your laptop's AC/DC converter, most likely it'll work at 220 V as well. Probably you'll need a plug adapter for it, to plug it in a French outlet (two round prongs).
Answer 5 :
YES...not a transformer, but a plug adapter or voltage cha

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Saturday, March 7, 2009

Will I be able to use my Sony Vaio laptop with WiFi in France?

Will I be able to use my Sony Vaio laptop with WiFi in France?
heading off to france for a couple of days and my hotel has complimentary wifi. that alone doesn't really make sense to me so I have a few questions if anyone can help. I have a vaio laptop, will I be able to use this with wifi? Also how does it work, how do i connect etc? thanks in advance!
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
yes it wil work fine its not as if the wifi protocol is any different over here in europe dont forget to take along a travel plug adapter otherwise you can tplug the power cord in
Answer 2 :
The 802.11b/g protocol is the same no matter where you go. There are some minor differences in the radio frequencies allowed in different countries however. Most of Europe allows for an additional 2 channels beyond those permitted in the U.S. for the 2.4 GHz band. For example, France uses channels 10-13, and the United States uses 1-11. The range of channels used in all of Europe however can be from 1-13. This will vary from country to country. You'll only be able to connect on channels 10 & 11 in France if you have a card intended for the US. If you're from the UK, you shouldn't have any issues at all. In order to connect, just find an open access point and double-click the wireless connection found in the "system-tray" (down near the clock on the right). Then select the open access point you wish to use.

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Sunday, March 1, 2009

How do I apply for a wireless internet service for my laptop via Orange mobile service provider (France)?

How do I apply for a wireless internet service for my laptop via Orange mobile service provider (France)?
I'm planning to use my laptop travelling around Europe, and now I have Orange sim card, but I would like to apply for a wireless internet service for my laptop...I'm currently a foreigner residing in France, and I urgently need to apply for internet :(
Other - Internet - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
All details are on their home page

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