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« on: April 22, 2009, 10:14:14 am »

For those wanting access while out and about

http://v4.jiwire.com/search-wifi-hotspots.htm?result_display=list&technology_id=0&venue_group_id=0&city_id=0&disableBrowseBy=false&type=&state_id=0&city=&address=%2CLe+Mans%2CFrance+%2CFR&latitude=48.008093&longitude=0.197813&radius=10.0
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« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2009, 10:12:21 pm »

For those that find themselves in a fix (as I did last year) the McDonalds option works really really well. 

I managed to avoid a whole heap of s*** by being able to log in to work whilst in La Sarthe - all whilst munching on a good ol' big mac.....
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« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2009, 09:50:47 am »

Seconded, Brad, MacDo works a treat - pity the food's so disgusting though...  I have also invested recently in a Netbook with a 7" screen.  Liberation!  Wonderful little device - why did I cart around my old ten ton laptop all these years, I wonder? 
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« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2009, 11:56:27 am »

All 3 of the local "Hotel B&B" at Le Mans have free Wifi, as do most of the budget hotels in the area.
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« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2009, 01:07:55 pm »

Seconded, Brad, MacDo works a treat - pity the food's so disgusting though...  I have also invested recently in a Netbook with a 7" screen.  Liberation!  Wonderful little device - why did I cart around my old ten ton laptop all these years, I wonder? 

Great idea - sounds a little bit like the laptop mark (JPC) showed me before he shot off to sebring - tiny little thing - awkward to use for long periods, but ideal for uploading pics, and generally giving connectivity - I wouldn't want to work on one, but great for those on the move.  Isn't technology amazing?

The shame of it is that I will be in Blighty this year, idly listening to the race on RLM and watching when possible on Motors Cry
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« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2009, 01:43:40 pm »

I've been using mine now exclusively from the hospital for the last couple of months and find it remarkably user-friendly - the keyboard on the Aspire One which I have is pretty near normal size - but I admit I do need my latest prescription reading glasses to see the screen comfortably and I do big stuff on the PC at home at the weekend.

I assume, Brad, that LM will be on Eurosport, not Motors, btw. Angry
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« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2009, 01:56:53 pm »

Is Wi-Fi available around the circuit (let's say in the grandstands or the ACO members' area)? Does anyone know by any chance?
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« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2009, 02:35:27 pm »

There was no wifi access available in 2008.

My iPhone & I had a good search for some freebie access & were so disapointed that we had to go & quaff another beer or two
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« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2009, 03:26:57 pm »

I've been using mine now exclusively from the hospital for the last couple of months and find it remarkably user-friendly - the keyboard on the Aspire One which I have is pretty near normal size - but I admit I do need my latest prescription reading glasses to see the screen comfortably and I do big stuff on the PC at home at the weekend.

I assume, Brad, that LM will be on Eurosport, not Motors, btw. Angry

Small note book - used a small Asus Pc EEE with a 7in screen and camera, very good for access to interent and very fast to fire up. And bloody small - size of a small paperback. Have had no problems with mine in the last 2 years.
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« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2009, 04:03:16 pm »

Is Wi-Fi available around the circuit (let's say in the grandstands or the ACO members' area)? Does anyone know by any chance?
It is available I understand but at pretty hefty cost, for the  use of journos etc.  You need to ask the ACO about this.
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« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2009, 04:15:35 pm »

A bit smaller, but I find my blackberry pretty good for browsing the web, it even has wifi if any is around and means I can post on CA from anywhere!

Would like to get a small notebook as they seem ideal for use out and about.
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« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2009, 04:22:11 pm »

A bit smaller, but I find my blackberry pretty good for browsing the web, it even has wifi if any is around and means I can post on CA from anywhere!

Would like to get a small notebook as they seem ideal for use out and about.

I've got a HTC Touch HD which is great for the web. Also the big touch screen is excellent for my prime pork sausage fingers. 2 years ago on the first day of my 2 week holiday, my mate from work filled my email with large attachments which was a bummer because I was waiting for an important email coming through and I had'nt realised what had happened. Twat
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« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2009, 08:58:31 pm »

A bit smaller, but I find my blackberry pretty good for browsing the web, it even has wifi if any is around and means I can post on CA from anywhere!

Would like to get a small notebook as they seem ideal for use out and about.

I've got a HTC Touch HD which is great for the web. Also the big touch screen is excellent for my prime pork sausage fingers. 2 years ago on the first day of my 2 week holiday, my mate from work filled my email with large attachments which was a bummer because I was waiting for an important email coming through and I had'nt realised what had happened. Twat

Another vote for the Touch HD. It's like an iphone for those of us who are allergic to fruit.
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« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2009, 07:51:28 am »

Leave your laptops at home for goodness sake.
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« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2009, 09:19:44 am »

Thanks Steve, but as for me - I can't...

I will be on a mission in LM   Wink Cool Tongue
I want to write on-site reports for fellow Hungarian motorsport fans. Most of them don't know anything else but F1. Someone has to broaden their horizons. Wink
Plus I need the laptop to upload and store my photos. I don't want to buy more memory cards for my camera and those I have are just enough for 3 and a half days F1, so they definitely won't be enough for Le Mans.  Wink
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