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Traveling with a Laptop Family, friends, children and pets may be left at home, but for many travellers their constant companion is a laptop computer.
At home a soft bag may be sufficient for transfer to the office, but for longer journeys, a hard case is preferable. A laptop is a sensitive piece of electronic equipment and should be given the same protection as delicate photographic equipment. Yes you will be asked to open it at the airport, but even open on the X-ray machine it offers greater protection than the ubiquitous soft black bag. What would happen if your laptop was stolen? Apart from the frustration and expense, consider the data. The information on your computer may be more valuable than the hardware. A travelling laptop should only contain sensitive data if it is essential for the trip. It's worth considering keeping data separate on a disc or CD-Rom. Keep a back-up copy of all important files at home. If certain information is vital for the trip - such as a business presentation, leave a back-up with someone who could re-send the files or even courier it to you if necessary. When travelling abroad consider your connections to a foreign power supply and telephone line. Wireless connection is by no means universal. You should get any cables or adaptors needed before leaving home. Even with the correct telephone line connection, your modem may refuse to function with a foreign dial tone, check your modem instructions. If internet connection isn't a major requirement, then for occassional use consider - internet cafes, libraries, airport lounges and hotels woth internet access. Check that the software on your computer isn't illegal in the countries that you are visiting. This doesn't only apply to pornography! Carrying encryption software will cause you problems in certain countries. A sigh of relief at returning home with laptop intact may be premature if the customs officer requests payment for importing it into the country. Before leaving home ensure that you have appropriate documentation to prove ownership and that you did not purchase your laptop abroad. If you do not have the original receipt have a detailed description on your insurance policy. ~January 2004
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