Comments on: So, I got a new computer http://everything-everywhere.com/2008/11/05/so-i-got-a-new-computer/ Gary Arndt's journey to travel blog around the world Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:25:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: MalHavoc http://everything-everywhere.com/2008/11/05/so-i-got-a-new-computer/#comment-5281 MalHavoc Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:09:39 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1017#comment-5281 I'm going to be replacing my Macbook Pro soon, probably with another one. I've had this one for almost three years, it has served me well, and has taken quite a bit of abuse. I even dropped it in a swimming pool once, and i had my old power adaptor catch fire right on my desk because of that design flaw where the low voltage side of the magsafe plug frays where it goes into the brick. Electrical tape is holding it together now. I'm going to be replacing my Macbook Pro soon, probably with another one. I've had this one for almost three years, it has served me well, and has taken quite a bit of abuse. I even dropped it in a swimming pool once, and i had my old power adaptor catch fire right on my desk because of that design flaw where the low voltage side of the magsafe plug frays where it goes into the brick. Electrical tape is holding it together now.

]]> By: Gary Arndt http://everything-everywhere.com/2008/11/05/so-i-got-a-new-computer/#comment-5280 Gary Arndt Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:49:58 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1017#comment-5280 Just bring a cable lock with you and lock the laptop whenever you are out of sight. I see a lot of travelers with laptops now. You need to be careful, but it isn't something I really worry about. Just bring a cable lock with you and lock the laptop whenever you are out of sight. I see a lot of travelers with laptops now. You need to be careful, but it isn't something I really worry about.

]]> By: Marina5 http://everything-everywhere.com/2008/11/05/so-i-got-a-new-computer/#comment-5277 Marina5 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:54:20 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1017#comment-5277 hey! I'm new to your blog and I love it. I have a question for you. I'm planning on doing some traveling. Actaully, I'm a totally seasoned traveler, but never with a laptop. so this is my question. how do you do it? I mean, are you scared that someone is going to steal it from you. do you leave it in your hotel room? <br>thanks! hey! I'm new to your blog and I love it. I have a question for you. I'm planning on doing some traveling. Actaully, I'm a totally seasoned traveler, but never with a laptop. so this is my question. how do you do it? I mean, are you scared that someone is going to steal it from you. do you leave it in your hotel room?
thanks!

]]> By: Nina http://everything-everywhere.com/2008/11/05/so-i-got-a-new-computer/#comment-5276 Nina Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:07:54 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1017#comment-5276 Well, good luck to you with your MacBook Pro. Mine's survived 1 1/2 years and the only travels it had to endure was to University and back home, no moisture, no anything. I'm deeply disappointed. Friend of mine owns an old iBook for over 5 years now, they seem to be much more stable. Well, good luck to you with your MacBook Pro. Mine's survived 1 1/2 years and the only travels it had to endure was to University and back home, no moisture, no anything. I'm deeply disappointed. Friend of mine owns an old iBook for over 5 years now, they seem to be much more stable.

]]> By: Francoise http://everything-everywhere.com/2008/11/05/so-i-got-a-new-computer/#comment-5274 Francoise Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:41:31 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1017#comment-5274 Congrats on the new MacBook! :) Did you get the 13" or the 15"? <br><br>I'm still on an iBook which keeps on ticking despite cracks in the case and the odd spare part. The new MacBook will likely be my next computer as well. I'm curious to see how well the new MacBooks travel, do keep us posted. Congrats on the new MacBook! :) Did you get the 13″ or the 15″?

I'm still on an iBook which keeps on ticking despite cracks in the case and the odd spare part. The new MacBook will likely be my next computer as well. I'm curious to see how well the new MacBooks travel, do keep us posted.

]]> By: Gary Arndt http://everything-everywhere.com/2008/11/05/so-i-got-a-new-computer/#comment-5273 Gary Arndt Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:21:09 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1017#comment-5273 From what I've seen on the web, almost the same as what it costs in the US. Unlike PC's, you wont see big discounts for Apple products. Honestly, I was surprised they had the new models here so soon. I figured it would take a few more weeks, and even then they'd probably be in Bangkok or KL before Vietnam. I was wrong. From what I've seen on the web, almost the same as what it costs in the US. Unlike PC's, you wont see big discounts for Apple products. Honestly, I was surprised they had the new models here so soon. I figured it would take a few more weeks, and even then they'd probably be in Bangkok or KL before Vietnam. I was wrong.

]]> By: Mickie http://everything-everywhere.com/2008/11/05/so-i-got-a-new-computer/#comment-5272 Mickie Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:33:33 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1017#comment-5272 How much did it cost you there in Vietnam? How much did it cost you there in Vietnam?

]]> By: Tricon http://everything-everywhere.com/2008/11/05/so-i-got-a-new-computer/#comment-5267 Tricon Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:33:56 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1017#comment-5267 Gary,<br><br>Glad you are doing well. I've been eyeing the new Macbook Pros myself, but mine will continue to suffice for now. It's a shame the damn batteries and power supplies are so expensive. Gary,

Glad you are doing well. I've been eyeing the new Macbook Pros myself, but mine will continue to suffice for now. It's a shame the damn batteries and power supplies are so expensive.

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