I hope that I won't need anything, but it's happened before when traveling that I need to replace some part of my laptop (e.g. the power cord) or need a computer-related item. When that happens, it's not fun to search around in an unfamiliar city for a good shop to buy computer parts.
Can someone with local knowledge, please suggest a place or two that would be a good, reputable place to buy such items in Buenos Aires? (e.g. http://www.vobis.com/ which is in Berlin, or http://www.jr.com/ in NYC) I would like to write http://wikiatic.com/wikisearch/search?q=write%20this information down on paper, just in case.
Thanks,
Aude
On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 6:25 PM, Aude aude.wiki@gmail.com wrote:
I hope that I won't need anything, but it's happened before when traveling that I need to replace some part of my laptop (e.g. the power cord) or need a computer-related item. When that happens, it's not fun to search around in an unfamiliar city for a good shop to buy computer parts.
Can someone with local knowledge, please suggest a place or two that would be a good, reputable place to buy such items in Buenos Aires? (e.g. http://www.vobis.com/ which is in Berlin, or http://www.jr.com/ in NYC) I would like to write http://wikiatic.com/wikisearch/search?q=write%20this information down on paper, just in case.
Thanks,
Aude
Relatively next to the Wikimania hub is Galería Jardín, a sort of megamall with tons of computing shops (Florida 537, http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=...). It has not the very best prices in town but it is fairly acceptable and you'll find almost guaranteed supply.
From CCGSM, you can go there by foot (~10 blocks) or by metro (from line B
from Uruguay station to Florida station, ~5 minutes).
Regards, galio
Thank you for the information
It's also possible to forgot something essential. In such case, it's okay if it's not the best price but convenient is good
Aude
On Aug 21, 2009, at 6:14 PM, Galileo Vidoni galio2k@gmail.com wrote:
On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 6:25 PM, Aude aude.wiki@gmail.com wrote: I hope that I won't need anything, but it's happened before when traveling that I need to replace some part of my laptop (e.g. the power cord) or need a computer-related item. When that happens, it's not fun to search around in an unfamiliar city for a good shop to buy computer parts.
Can someone with local knowledge, please suggest a place or two that would be a good, reputable place to buy such items in Buenos Aires? (e.g. http://www.vobis.com/ which is in Berlin, or http://www.jr.com/ in NYC) I would like to write this information down on paper, just in case.
Thanks,
Aude
Relatively next to the Wikimania hub is Galería Jardín, a sort of me gamall with tons of computing shops (Florida 537, http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=... ). It has not the very best prices in town but it is fairly acceptab le and you'll find almost guaranteed supply.
From CCGSM, you can go there by foot (~10 blocks) or by metro (from line B from Uruguay station to Florida station, ~5 minutes).
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What about power plug converters? Argentina uses 220 and my laptop uses american 110.
Damian
2009/8/21 Aude aude.wiki@gmail.com
Thank you for the information
It's also possible to forgot something essential. In such case, it's okay if it's not the best price but convenient is good
Aude
On Aug 21, 2009, at 6:14 PM, Galileo Vidoni galio2k@gmail.com wrote:
On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 6:25 PM, Aude < aude.wiki@gmail.com aude.wiki@gmail.com> wrote:
I hope that I won't need anything, but it's happened before when traveling that I need to replace some part of my laptop (e.g. the power cord) or need a computer-related item. When that happens, it's not fun to search around in an unfamiliar city for a good shop to buy computer parts.
Can someone with local knowledge, please suggest a place or two that would be a good, reputable place to buy such items in Buenos Aires? (e.g. http://www.vobis.com/http://www.vobis.com/ which is in Berlin, or http://www.jr.com/http://www.jr.com/ in NYC) I would like to write http://wikiatic.com/wikisearch/search?q=write%20this information down on paper, just in case.
Thanks,
Aude
Relatively next to the Wikimania hub is Galería Jardín, a sort of megamall with tons of computing shops (Florida 537, http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Florida+537,+Buenos+Aires,+Argentina&sll=-34.608418,-58.373161&sspn=0.399559,0.891953&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=...). It has not the very best prices in town but it is fairly acceptable and you'll find almost guaranteed supply.
From CCGSM, you can go there by foot (~10 blocks) or by metro (from line B from Uruguay station to Florida station, ~5 minutes).
Regards, galio
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2009/8/21 Damian Finol damian@igluve.org:
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What about power plug converters? Argentina uses 220 and my laptop uses american 110.
Please check: most standart laptop converters are useful for a range between 100 to 240 V.
Patricio
On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 19:53, Patricio Lorente patricio.lorente@gmail.comwrote:
2009/8/21 Damian Finol damian@igluve.org:
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What about power plug converters? Argentina uses 220 and my laptop uses american 110.
Please check: most standart laptop converters are useful for a range between 100 to 240 V.
Agree
Mine is 100 to 240 V and Hong Kong is 220V and I'm in US where is 110V is totally Okay
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If your notebook charger is able to work in the 110-220 V range then what you need is a socket plug adaptor. You can buy one 50 meters away from the venue for ARS 3 (less than 1 USD). I will tell you where.
Carlos
2009/8/21 Damian Finol damian@igluve.org
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What about power plug converters? Argentina uses 220 and my laptop uses american 110.
Damian
2009/8/21 Aude aude.wiki@gmail.com
Thank you for the information
It's also possible to forgot something essential. In such case, it's okay if it's not the best price but convenient is good
Aude
On Aug 21, 2009, at 6:14 PM, Galileo Vidoni galio2k@gmail.com wrote:
On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 6:25 PM, Aude < aude.wiki@gmail.com aude.wiki@gmail.com> wrote:
I hope that I won't need anything, but it's happened before when traveling that I need to replace some part of my laptop (e.g. the power cord) or need a computer-related item. When that happens, it's not fun to search around in an unfamiliar city for a good shop to buy computer parts.
Can someone with local knowledge, please suggest a place or two that would be a good, reputable place to buy such items in Buenos Aires? (e.g. http://www.vobis.com/http://www.vobis.com/ which is in Berlin, or http://www.jr.com/http://www.jr.com/ in NYC) I would like to write http://wikiatic.com/wikisearch/search?q=write%20this information down on paper, just in case.
Thanks,
Aude
Relatively next to the Wikimania hub is Galería Jardín, a sort of megamall with tons of computing shops (Florida 537, http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Florida+537,+Buenos+Aires,+Argentina&sll=-34.608418,-58.373161&sspn=0.399559,0.891953&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=...). It has not the very best prices in town but it is fairly acceptable and you'll find almost guaranteed supply.
From CCGSM, you can go there by foot (~10 blocks) or by metro (from line B from Uruguay station to Florida station, ~5 minutes).
Regards, galio
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My wife raised this since she is bringing her laptop. I hope that I was right in saying that a laptop works off its DC battery, and the public AC only charges the battery. A direct connection from the computer to the wall power would likely scramble the timing when a 60 hertz device is run with 50 hertz power.
Ray
Barcex wrote:
If your notebook charger is able to work in the 110-220 V range then what you need is a socket plug adaptor. You can buy one 50 meters away from the venue for ARS 3 (less than 1 USD). I will tell you where.
Carlos
2009/8/21 Damian Finol <damian@igluve.org mailto:damian@igluve.org>
Very small sort of related threadjack: What about power plug converters? Argentina uses 220 and my laptop uses american 110. Damian
On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 23:36, Ray Saintonge saintonge@telus.net wrote:
My wife raised this since she is bringing her laptop. I hope that I was right in saying that a laptop works off its DC battery, and the public AC only charges the battery. A direct connection from the computer to the wall power would likely scramble the timing when a 60 hertz device is run with 50 hertz power.
The AC adapter converts the public AC to DC before the electrons reach the laptop. The laptop then distributes that DC wherever it's needed: charging the battery, spinning the hard drives, lighting the display, whatever. No need to worry about timing as long as the adapter is rated for 50Hz and 220V.
On Aug 22, 2009, at 1:51, Jim Redmond jim@scrubnugget.com wrote:
On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 23:36, Ray Saintonge saintonge@telus.net wrote: My wife raised this since she is bringing her laptop. I hope that I was right in saying that a laptop works off its DC battery, and the public AC only charges the battery. A direct connection from the computer to the wall power would likely scramble the timing when a 60 hertz device is run with 50 hertz power.
The AC adapter converts the public AC to DC before the electrons reach the laptop. The laptop then distributes that DC wherever it's needed: charging the battery, spinning the hard drives, lighting the display, whatever. No need to worry about timing as long as the adapter is rated for 50Hz and 220V.
Most consumer electronics, by the way, are rated for 110-240 volts at 50-60 hertz. Check first, of course, but a plug adaper is probably all you'll need.
Austin
Yea I just need a plug adapter :)
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On Aug 22, 2009, at 1:51, Jim Redmond jim@scrubnugget.com wrote:
On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 23:36, Ray Saintonge < saintonge@telus.net saintonge@telus.net> wrote:
My wife raised this since she is bringing her laptop. I hope that I was right in saying that a laptop works off its DC battery, and the public AC only charges the battery. A direct connection from the computer to the wall power would likely scramble the timing when a 60 hertz device is run with 50 hertz power.
The AC adapter converts the public AC to DC before the electrons reach the laptop. The laptop then distributes that DC wherever it's needed: charging the battery, spinning the hard drives, lighting the display, whatever. No need to worry about timing as long as the adapter is rated for 50Hz and 220V.
Most consumer electronics, by the way, are rated for 110-240 volts at 50-60 hertz. Check first, of course, but a plug adaper is probably all you'll need. Austin
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Please tell me where.
I normally bring only carry on bags but checked one this time. Big mistake. My bag is missing and supposed to come tomorrow on American Airlines one flight (each day) from Miami.
Anyway, my adaptors might not be the right kind for here
Aude
On Aug 21, 2009, at 10:56 PM, Barcex barcexwiki@gmail.com wrote:
If your notebook charger is able to work in the 110-220 V range then what you need is a socket plug adaptor. You can buy one 50 meters away from the venue for ARS 3 (less than 1 USD). I will tell you where.
Carlos
2009/8/21 Damian Finol damian@igluve.org Very small sort of related threadjack:
What about power plug converters? Argentina uses 220 and my laptop uses american 110.
Damian
2009/8/21 Aude aude.wiki@gmail.com
Thank you for the information
It's also possible to forgot something essential. In such case, it's okay if it's not the best price but convenient is good
Aude
On Aug 21, 2009, at 6:14 PM, Galileo Vidoni galio2k@gmail.com wrote:
On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 6:25 PM, Aude aude.wiki@gmail.com wrote: I hope that I won't need anything, but it's happened before when traveling that I need to replace some part of my laptop (e.g. the power cord) or need a computer-related item. When that happens, it's not fun to search around in an unfamiliar city for a good shop to buy computer parts.
Can someone with local knowledge, please suggest a place or two that would be a good, reputable place to buy such items in Buenos Aires? (e.g. http://www.vobis.com/ which is in Berlin, or http://www.jr.com/ in NYC) I would like to write this information down on paper, just in case.
Thanks,
Aude
Relatively next to the Wikimania hub is Galería Jardín, a sort of megamall with tons of computing shops (Florida 537, http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=... ). It has not the very best prices in town but it is fairly accept able and you'll find almost guaranteed supply.
From CCGSM, you can go there by foot (~10 blocks) or by metro (from line B from Uruguay station to Florida station, ~5 minutes).
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