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Condensation Killing Computers?!?

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0ri0n

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Ok so I have two questions about my laptop but they aren't exactly mobile specific so I thought I would post them here.

First of all I am leaving for Taiwan. I have a laptop (Hypersonic NX6, P4 3.0, 1 gig RAM, Radeon 9600 pro turbo, widescreen, 60 gb 7200 rpm HDD... stnadard mobile gaming setup). It puts out a lot of heat. Taiwan is very humid (80-100 degrees with 80-90% humidity). I have heard that in places like Hawaii they tell people in hotels to leave TVs on when they leave the room and stuff so that moisture does not condensate when the TV cools down. Is my laptop in danger of this? Can the high humidity in the air ruin my expensive electronics? I store it in case but I am still afraid for it.

Also as far as power adaptars... does anyone have experience using them in foreign countries? Will I need to buy a new one? What do i need to know about adaptars? I have a standard us one... umm 110/220 I think...

Admins who think this should be in Mobile Computing please move it... I didn't know where to put it
 
Well, for what it's worth.

I spent my highschool years in Hawaii, we always turned off the stereo, TV, etc. It's NOT that humid.

Considering, that alot of things (Mobo's, Vid cards, etc) are MADE in Tawain, I don't think you have to worry about it.
 
Even though your power supply will work, you will need a plug adapter. Department stores carry them near the luggage or radio shack will carry them as well.
 
The power plugs in Taiwan are the same as those in the US as far as I know. I lived there for three years and used all my game consoles, TV, and stereo brought over from the States. Except, the outlets are typically 2-prong instead of 3-prong, so you may want to pick up a 3-prong to 2-prong adapter if needed.

There was one problem that where I lived was close to some volcanic hot springs so there was lots of sulfur in the air. Stuff like PCI slot covers became pretty corroded after a few years. The computer still worked fine. I don't think you have to worry about that though as long as you are not in the Tien Mou / Beitou area or only there for a short period of time. Don't worry too much about the humidity, there are computers everywhere in Taiwan and you'll probably have AC running a lot. Otherwise the summer weather would be unbearable.
 
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