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    going to mexico

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by uscuba2, Oct 6, 2008.

  1. uscuba2

    uscuba2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am going to mexico for a week. Do I need to bring an adaptor or anything?
     
    uscuba2, Oct 6, 2008
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    Bring a lock.
     
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    That's a little mean signal2noise... uscuba2, you mean any special power plug adapters? No, they use the same.
     
    Chango99, Oct 6, 2008
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    uscuba2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, I meant a special power plug adapter. But I was going to bring a lock as I always do when staying in a hotel/resort.
     
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    No need for outlet adapter, it is the same outlet as in U.S.

    You might want to bring a Voltage Regulator too, a pocket one, because the electricity is not too stable here, and really depends on the city's electric power plant.
     
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    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    how is it mean? your going to another country with something expensive that can get stolen, why not bring a lock. unless it was something against mexicans.
     
    N00d13s, Oct 6, 2008
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    Whatever you do, don't leave it (or anything valuable) in your vehicle, it will be gone in 60 seconds.
     
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    Bring a weapon of some sort. I'm serious.
     
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    Hehe, living in the "2nd Most Dangerous" city in Mexico, nothing has really happened to me or my $4,700 laptop, a Kensingston Lock and not leaving it alone anywhere (specially into the car or in your hotel room) will suffice for security.
     
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    where would I find one in the states?
     
    uscuba2, Oct 7, 2008
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    In any electronics shop, such as RadioShack. They are also called Surge Protectors.

    Like this one:

    [Link.]
     
    Aeris, Oct 7, 2008
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