Take a laptop to Iceland?
May 24, 2022 10:20:36 #
May 24, 2022 10:33:39 #
Webguydave wrote:
LF=Large Format, as in view camera...(:<))
Oh, yea, use that term everyday.
(Thanks!)
May 24, 2022 10:47:01 #
dbfalconer wrote:
Planning a self-drive tour around Iceland. 14 days. Should I take a laptop? Can use for external hard drive transfer of photos. Sure adds weight however. Alternatives? Thanks.
A laptop will allow you to check weather, features to see the next day, etc. Your US cell phone will not work there unless you and an international plan. And then I would check with your Carrier for details and prices.
May 24, 2022 11:16:59 #
BobHartung wrote:
A laptop will allow you to check weather, features to see the next day, etc. Your US cell phone will not work there unless you and an international plan. And then I would check with your Carrier for details and prices.
I checked the weather on my phone there via WeatherBug and WIFI at the motel. As well as internet searching.
I had no need to get cell service there, but I had the option of connecting in an emergency (and getting billed for each 24 hour period or portion thereof) with my carrier. I forget the 24 hour period cost. I left the phone in "airplane mode" to inhibit cell service.
May 24, 2022 11:19:57 #
May 24, 2022 12:51:15 #
Robeng
Loc: California
dbfalconer wrote:
Planning a self-drive tour around Iceland. 14 days. Should I take a laptop? Can use for external hard drive transfer of photos. Sure adds weight however. Alternatives? Thanks.
When I went to Iceland I brought my 13 inch computer for downloads. The 13 inch didn’t take much space and I was able to view my photos.
May 24, 2022 13:16:25 #
Longshadow wrote:
I checked the weather on my phone there via WeatherBug and WIFI at the motel. As well as internet searching.
I had no need to get cell service there, but I had the option of connecting in an emergency (and getting billed for each 24 hour period or portion thereof) with my carrier. I forget the 24 hour period cost. I left the phone in "airplane mode" to inhibit cell service.
I had no need to get cell service there, but I had the option of connecting in an emergency (and getting billed for each 24 hour period or portion thereof) with my carrier. I forget the 24 hour period cost. I left the phone in "airplane mode" to inhibit cell service.
Good tips. Thanks.
May 24, 2022 13:16:42 #
May 24, 2022 13:17:12 #
Robeng wrote:
When I went to Iceland I brought my 13 inch computer for downloads. The 13 inch didn’t take much space and I was able to view my photos.
Would be nice to see rests as we go! Thanks.
May 24, 2022 13:18:09 #
BobHartung wrote:
A laptop will allow you to check weather, features to see the next day, etc. Your US cell phone will not work there unless you and an international plan. And then I would check with your Carrier for details and prices.
Yes. Have not traveled internationally in a while. Good tips. Thanks.
May 24, 2022 18:11:25 #
SteveFranz
Loc: Durham, NC
You can buy a Vodafone sim card very reasonably in Iceland. That will give local phone # & access as well as data. I used my vodafone every day in Iceland, mainly for maps. Lots easier than buying a GPS with Icelandic maps.
May 24, 2022 18:13:45 #
SteveFranz wrote:
You can buy a Vodafone sim card very reasonably in Iceland. That will give local phone # & access as well as data. I used my vodafone every day in Iceland, mainly for maps. Lots easier than buying a GPS with Icelandic maps.
They don't make paper maps in Iceland anymore?
Dang.
May 24, 2022 18:37:30 #
PACSMAN
Loc: MA
dbfalconer wrote:
Planning a self-drive tour around Iceland. 14 days. Should I take a laptop? Can use for external hard drive transfer of photos. Sure adds weight however. Alternatives? Thanks.
I've been to Iceland three times one time camping in the highlands and I"ve taken my laptop every time. It's nice to have a laptop to do some post processing when you have time. I normally download each days shoot onto the laptop and then back them up to a portable HDD. Never had an issue and the extra weight didn't bother me.
May 24, 2022 18:45:13 #
May 24, 2022 20:26:59 #
SteveFranz wrote:
You can buy a Vodafone sim card very reasonably in Iceland. That will give local phone # & access as well as data. I used my vodafone every day in Iceland, mainly for maps. Lots easier than buying a GPS with Icelandic maps.
Wasnt available at the airport anymore, at least in October- so pretty much need to get it in Rejkjavik. Otherwise agree, its a good tip, my son does this every time he goes. My office phone has global roaming, my wife just used Whatsapp and wifi which is a good alternative if you have wifi
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