laptop compatability
 

I am moving to thailand in a couple of months and Im wondering whether or not my laptop would be compatable with the internet connections they have there. I know i will need an adapter for power, but I have no clue about the internet. Any insight would be appreciated, even a link to where I may find more information. thanks.

oh, i forgot to add that it is an american laptop. lol, guess thats important.

you just sign on to aol, or whoever and it all works the same from my experiences...

it may even work without a converter...check with the manufacturer

If you have built in wireless, just go to a hotspot and go on line. No problem!

I have had to use either modem or ethernet connections in the past, and also had no problem getting on line. You should be just fine.

You probably will not need a current converter. Just check to see if your charger plug is 110/220. All of my electronic gadgets (phone, camera, iPAC, computer, etc) are, and I just have to make sure I have a 2-prong adaptor, if necessary, due to 3-prong charger plugs. Then I just plug it in. No problem!

Carol

From what I'm reading, Thailand uses the RJ-11 phone connector as in the US. Therefore, you won't have problem even if you have to use the phone line and a modem. This is not true in some countries of the world where they may use the British style phone connector.

If you're going to move to Thailand then I would think that you will need a local(Thai) interenet portal or ISP. Once you subscribe they will give you a c/d plus any highspeed modem(if required) and after that it's pretty simple and yes it will work with laptop from any country.

Forgot to add some links for you for the local ISP.

http://www.asianet.co.th/home.htm
http://www.loxinfo.co.th/

I belive the first link, "True" internet, they have a special for highspeed wi-fi connection.

Wow, this was more helpful that I had anticipated, thanks to all who responded.