[Hidden-tech] Question about international travel

[bkurdali at freefactory.org]

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1-check the power brick for your laptop first; chances are it accepts  
voltages in the 110 to 220 or even 240 range at 50 to 60hz- if so ,  
there is no frying risk. all you need is a converter to adapt the  
physical shape of the plug. If it only accepts 110 (I've never seen  
this) then you will probably fry the brick but not the laptop.
2-it varies, but I haven't had problems finding either wifi or a  
computer with internet connection for pay use
3-cellphone might work (mine does) but roaming charges are exorbitant.  
you're better off buying a prepaid fone there, or, if your cellphone  
is/can be unlocked (I think your provider is required to unlock it)  
and you have a tri or quad band phone, you can just buy a prepaid  
simcard at the airport and use it there.