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    Question about temperature transportation of a laptop

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by edimmu, Sep 18, 2007.

  1. edimmu

    edimmu Notebook Enthusiast

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    hello people

    I live in canada, my college is about 15 minutes from my home, i walk this time BUT

    the autumn and winter is coming about -25 or -30 C can i walk with my laptop in the sac 15 minutes?

    tanx and GL
     
    edimmu, Sep 18, 2007
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  2. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    Is it insulated? If it was you should be ok, if not, I am not sure that I would risk that.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Sep 18, 2007
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  3. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    I don't remember having my books cold when I arrive at school/home and I'm in Quebec City so I don't think it will be a problem, as long as it is not powered on and that you let it heat before powering it on, it shouldn't have any problems, even if it gets cold.
     
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  4. CalebSchmerge

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    The problem will be with the screen mostly. If it gets too cold it can freeze and crack, so even if the books didn't feel cold, breaking your laptop is a helluva way to find out for sure.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Sep 18, 2007
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  5. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    Yeah, you're right.

    You can wrap it with something
     
    JCMS, Sep 18, 2007
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  6. Chey

    Chey Notebook Consultant

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    Hey there my Quebec neighbours :) haha! I think I'll just do like you said JCMS and wrap up my laptop with towels and/or a woolen shirt LOL but still Im worried wether its a good idea to take it out during winter or not...
     
    Chey, Sep 18, 2007
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  7. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Careful of using a woolen cloth/shirt, the static may be something to avoid!

    As for traveling with it, I would recommend to not boot it up if it has been left outside for a long period of time, as the LCD can crack if turned on and its temperature is very low. Best thing to is to leave it at room temperature for a while after the journey.
     
    coriolis, Sep 18, 2007
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  8. Chey

    Chey Notebook Consultant

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    Snap! I didnt even think of that, thanks for telling me! Ohhh thats sad, seemed like a great project for my grand-ma :D LOL I guess Ill look for towels :rolleyes:
     
    Chey, Sep 18, 2007
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    You might just look for a well padded sleeve, since most of those act as an insulator as well.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Sep 18, 2007
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  10. min2209

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    Exactly what I was wondering.. sigh, also in Canada. Well, maybe you can just put it in a notebook sleeve and hold it inside your coat hahaha maybe I'll do that . . .
     
    min2209, Sep 19, 2007
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    I'm from quebec too, and my tech said that the only danger for the lcd is if you open it when it's cold. Just let it get at the room temperature before powering it, cause if not it might blow some pixel. My mom once lost a full row of pixel that way lol. Tought letting it a night in a car the winter might be deadly, some walking wont do anything if you pay attention to let it get warmer before opeining it.
     
    versusqc, Sep 19, 2007
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