[DM-MUG] Photo wallets (drives) versus a small iBook or PB... and solar power things

[Matt W]

You still need to verify that your AC adapter will TRULY switch (most  
laptops do). Apple has started to save money/track sales by including  
only that power supply in which region you live. The iMac is the  
first example I've read recently to have this "feature." And, yes, it  
will blow up and may not be warranty covered if you take it overseas  
and plug it in.

I've placed my camera (CF-based) and laptop through three or more  
airport systems scanners last year. I don't know why a persistent CF  
RAM image would go away unless there's a new more powerful MRI-type  
system that's not in wide use at every airport yet.

Matthew

On Aug 22, 2005, at 9:32 AM, DML wrote:

> For what it is worth my Son said don't take the "Compact Flash  
> memory cards"  through the airport xray counters.    It erased his  
> memory card and erased all his photos.
> You may want to take it out and keep it in your pocket as you check  
> in.
>
> Your computer charger will run on 240 - 120 volts AC at 50 to 60  
> cycles so keeping your computer charged may not be too hard.    
> Lugging around extra batteries can be a pain.
> A 12 VDC charger may be an option if you have an auto around.
>
> Dean
>
> On Aug 21, 2005, at 5:18 AM, Victoria L. Herring wrote:
>
>
>> I am in midst of planning long trip overseas next year and I need  
>> to be able to download and save/protect images -- there are  
>> storage drives for photos [the Epson P2000 comes highly  
>> recommended] and another option is to take along a laptop to  
>> download and burn to, with the added benefit of an ability to be  
>> online if needed/wanted. Any suggestions of which might be best?   
>> I do have an iPod reader but it didn't work while I was gone last  
>> week and I'd just as soon have something dedicated to the task.
>>
>> Another Q is = electricity will not be always present and I'm  
>> thinking a good solar battery or recharger thing might be a good  
>> thing to take with...any ideas or suggestions ref. that?  It'd be  
>> perhaps better than hauling AA batteries all over.
>> -- 
>> Victoria L. Herring, Attorney
>>
>
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