"David Horne, _the_ chancellor (*)" wrote in message
news:1ih2rm2.1q8j1mo111hjpgN%d4g4h4@yahoo.co.uk...
> poldy wrote:
>
>> In article ,
>> Keith Anderson wrote:
>>
>> > >>
>> > >> >The advantage of your own standalone device is that you can work on
>> > >> >it
>> > >> >as and when you wish(on the train, in the park, in the pub!), not
>> > >> >just
>> > >> >when you're in, say, an internet cafe.
>> > >>
>> > >> The disadvantage of having and using your own laptop like this is
>> > >> that it
>> > >> can be
>> > >> snatched as happened in Leiden station again yesterday.
>> > >> --
>> > >>
>> > >> Martin
>> > >
>> > >...people steal laptops.....I'm shocked....
>> >
>> > Many thanks for all the replies so far.
>> >
>> > It would most likely be possible to use facilities at the various
>> > hotels we're staying at - or even drop the receptionists a couple of
>> > quid to use their computer - but as has been said, having my own would
>> > be useful - for my own benefit rather than the firm's.
>> >
>> > On the other hand, it's a heavy bit of kit to lug around.
>> >
>> > Will have a word with the boss as well on Monday.
>> >
>> > Thanks again,
>> >
>> >
>> Yeah if it's a laptop, then you'll need a laptop bag.
>
> I don't have one. I put it in my rucksack, though I have a zipped sleeve
> for it.
Me too.
One of the Neoprene sleeves from Ebuyer for about £10 works fine so far.
--
William Black
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe.
Barbeques on fire by the chalets past the castle headland
I watched the gift shops glitter in the darkness off the Newborough gate
All these moments will be lost in time, like icecream on the beach
Time for tea.
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