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Thu, 02/02/2012 - 14:13
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Packing the Electronic Bags

I'm getting ready to pack for my "working vacation" this month. That means I'll have to pack up the electronics bag. This is what generally goes into my electronics bag. Have I forgotten anything? What goes into yours?

Laptop/ Power Cord
iPad
iPhone
25ft Ethernet Cable
1 Camera (2 more in suitcase)
Video Camera
Web Camera/ Power Cord
Extra USB connectors
USB Outlet Adapter
Phone Cords/adapters
Tripod
Duck Tape
Xtra Batteries

Also I have considered getting one of those Apple Air Ports that creates a wireless network. Has anyone ever used one of those?

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Thu, 02/02/2012 - 16:27
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Kristen I see extra batteries listed but I did not see a charger for those batteries.

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Thu, 02/02/2012 - 17:53
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You shouldn't need the air port Kristen if your staying on property, the free wifi has been working quite well since all the bugs are out of it. Shouldn't need the ethernet cable either. Now I say this, but don't go there with scrappy, because she'll go off on all the junk I take. wink

Oh, wait, your going to Disneyland right. Nix all this then. Don't know if they have have wireless.

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Thu, 02/02/2012 - 18:20
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Do you want a mouse for your laptop? If I am actually working, I can only take it so long before I get sick of the little knob or pad on the laptop and go searching for a mouse to plug in.

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 02:12
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I have traveled overseas with only my backpack or with only an international sized carryon so I always think of how to be more efficient with electronics.
I have one battery charger and three sets of rechargable batteries. If it takes batteries, it has to be AA.

I take one camera only - a mid size that can take "big camera pics" but is easy to use and carry. Small cameras are unreliable in picture quality, IMHO

iPhone and iPad.
All these products use the same charger and cord set ups. I do pack two complete sets.

I won't take a laptop anymore now that I can take my iPad.

I don't video or webcam. I HAVE, but it is a choice I've made to keep my vacation and traveling as simple as I can.

Besides- that stuff is heavy and they make you pay for bags! Of course if I drove to WDW, I might take more. . . But as is, everything I take fits in an eagle creek half sized doppkit.

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Fri, 02/03/2012 - 15:14
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We have so many chargers and card readers that we had to get ones that fit multiple cards/batteries. Otherwise my backpack would have nothing but chargers!

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 15:49
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Surge Protector for multiple plugs?

I haven't used Apple's wireless card but I did use Verizon's for a month while on vacation and it worked great.

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 23:59
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Vettelover - The batteries are for one of the cameras. It's a very persnickity camera and only takes energizer lithium or won't work for more than 10 minutes. I really need to replace that camera...

mrhub - Going to WDW in 20 days, but we're staying off property and I have no idea what the internet connections will be like. In fact I need to make sure we have one or my plan of a working vacation will have a lot more time in the Lobby at the Grand Floridian!

Melissa - Great Idea!!

Sun, 02/12/2012 - 12:22
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Kristen K. wrote:
Vettelover - The batteries are for one of the cameras. It's a very persnickity camera and only takes energizer lithium or won't work for more than 10 minutes. I really need to replace that camera...

mrhub - Going to WDW in 20 days, but we're staying off property and I have no idea what the internet connections will be like. In fact I need to make sure we have one or my plan of a working vacation will have a lot more time in the Lobby at the Grand Floridian!

Melissa - Great Idea!!

Ha! - There's also a Panera nearby Disney that I've been known to use when catching up on a little work away from home Smile

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