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6 7 8 9 10 [Next] - I am a carry-on bag flyer and rarely carry a separate briefcase so my laptop goes in the 22-inch roll aboard. When I bought this particular bag I specifically shopped for one with a front outside pocket that was large enough to hold my laptop. Now as I approach the security check-in, the zipper is undone and the laptop is ready and close. No fumbling with another briefcase, etc. After I make it through security I return it to its safer padded home fully inside the bag. 24-Dec-2002 Bob McConnell ID1428 - If you are traveling with a laptop, invest in a motion alarm specifically designed for luggage. By attaching the transmitter to your luggage and the receiver to yourself, the alarm will activate if your bag is separated by a set distance from the receiver. Handy also if you mistakenly walk away from your bag! 12-Nov-2005 Tim Matthews ID1515 - If the telephone jack you're trying to plug into is wired incorrectly, even the most sophisticated connectivity equipment in the world can be foiled. Wiring position - or polarity - is a common challenge for the laptop traveler. A standard modem (and a standard telephone for that matter) use only two of the four conductors that are housed in a standard RJ-11 modem line and plug. In the United States and most other countries, the inner pair of wires is used as 'Line 1', and the outer pair of connectors is used if there is 'Line 2.' Thus a telephone line uses only two wires, which are referred to in the industry as 'Tip' and 'Ring.' The condition of 'reversed polarity' occurs when Tip and Ring get reversed because of incorrect wiring in the RJ-11 jack or use of a non-standard RJ-11 extension cord that reverses the lines. Reversed polarity doesn't impact telephone voice communication. However, it can impact modem communication by interfering with or slowing down modem speed. Reversed polarity can be detected by the yellow light on a modem saver product. The 'Polarity Reversing' adapter provided with the Modem Saver Plus or the Modem Saver International changes the polarity of the Tip and Ring conductors, correcting the reversed polarity condition and enabling normal modem communication. 12-Nov-2005 Tim Matthews ID1503 - When using your laptop in a hotel room, be aware of the many small magnets in common devices such as televisions, alarm clocks, hair dryers, and other common hotel room appliances that can pose a threat to your data. Do not leave floppy and zip disks on appliances for extended periods of time; store your computer and accessories on the desk ... away from possible magnet problems. 12-Nov-2005 Tim Matthews ID1507 - Frequent laptop travelers should consider investing in a modem saver/line tester. Using this device on a phone line you have not used previously can save you the cost and hassle of replacing a modem damaged by a bad line. Business Traveler Info Network 18-Dec-2003 Business Traveler Info Network ID998 Would You Like to Add a Travel Tip?We welcome QUALITY travel tips from our users.Note: you will be required to enter the characters from a security image, so please make sure that you have your browser set to view images. (This measure was necessary to reduce spam.) You will be able to provide your URL, if applicable. Submit your travel tips and hints here. |
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