"Rohit" wrote in message
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> Hi I am generally unfamiliar with laptops. But I was thinking of
travelling
> with an old 486DX laptop to India. I need to use word, outlook, and FTP to
> transfer files from my laptop to internet.
>
> My questions:
I took a laptop to India this year.
>
> 1. Would the power supply for US laptops work in India? Do I need to buy
> additional equipment?
No, just a plug converter.
>
> 2. Would my 56k modem and rj11 jack work in Indian telephone lines?
My recollection is that I was able to use it in the more expensive,
western-style hotels.
>
> 3. Finally what sort of protective casing should I take to put the laptop
> in, as I'll be travelling through trains and perhaps buses?
Same kind you'd use for any business trip.
>
> Thanks
> Rohit
>
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