sfokevin

So Percy,

Did you buy the Garim unit from ESRI or just have them load in the data set?

Do you know if they will just upload the data set to my Garmin unit and if so for how much?

Also have you used it in the city on some of the small soi's off Sukhumvit?

Thanks

I can not find the maps to download or buy on the Garmin site or thru Google search - Does anyone know where to get the Bangkok map files that are compatible with Garmin?

What Garmin model do you have and what map software did you upload into the unit... I'm here in the US and have a Street Pilot i3 I would like to upload the BKK map into but never thought maps available?

You want to keep IE around... Their are a few websites that only work on IE - that is bad web design...

If you use Foxfire check out their extentions area... Tools/extentions/get extentions...

I like the world clock one that allows you to put different timezones at the bottom:

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/1117/

here are some other that are nice:

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/1269/

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/2410/

and if your into customizing the look check out the skins too...

"The Trendy will be allowing all purchasers to do inspections on their respective apartments in the middle of June with a completion set for the end of July"

If you believe that then you will believe that all that blue mesh is a design upgrade from windows...

It's not that they care about you but themselves... Most fraudulent charges on ATM & credit cards are the responsibility of the Bank (They pay if there is a problem) So they err on the conservative side.

It is sad what a GF has to put herself thru if the guy does not have a highrise...

So do all the US citizens who have visas that require 400,000 or 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account now have to worry about ANOTHER form...

Of the tens of thousands of foreigner that own land in Thailand through a Company structure. Can anyone direct me to a documented case where the government deemed the company illegal and seized the property?

At the very least the company is made invalid and the foreigner is required to sell the land – I have never even seen a documented case of this either…

One should also include an analysis of deaths from "suicide"...

What happened in 7/1997 to cause the Baht to drop and stay at such a low level?

I had it done here in San Francisco a couple of years age (Age 40) by a very established eye surgeon.

I now have perfect vision! - Actually 20/10 now

After 20 years of contact lenses this is wonderful....

The only drawback is that it may have sped up my need for reading glasses (which is inevitable) - But well worth it!!!

I would not skimp on price - Make sure you know who is running the equipment and confirm that they have done the technique MANY times... Those flashy high-tech places may have someone operating the equipment that has only just learned how to do the procedure. And if you go to an established eye surgeon confirm that he/she will do the procedure – not an assistant.

Can we have a hint of what product you sell?

Which Bank are you using? - they all have different protocols...

Discounts and kickbacks are not just Thai. Here in the US everywhere from Walmart to Macy's regularly have XX% off... And where do you think all those "Rebate Checks" at Staples go?... back to the Company?... It is human nature at work and it is the same for all nationalities.

I understand your mixed emotions about this - you perceive your product to be above this technic - fearing discounts may reduce its perceived status... Then try another tactic to take advantage of human nature... offer a discount if the customer buys a bundle of products... give a discount for larger quantity or extended service...

Discounts are a fact of life... unless you happen to be in the oil business...

How about an interview with Jesus...

What 10 questions would a Buddhist ask?

#1 How can I be saved from your followers?...

#2 Why is the "Thou shall not kill" commandment so loosely interpreted by your followers?

...

I think there are certian limits on "Un-declared" cash in your suitcases....

If you declare and are prepared to answer any questions about all the cash you should have no problem...

fireflicker

You might take a look at stickman's website blog for insight...

http://www.stickmanbangkok.com/

HighonThai,

It will be a good basic machine. Not lightning fast... but it is $450!!!

Since you are in LA i would go look at it at a Dell Direct store:

http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/c...s=19&l=en&s=dhs

Make the salesguy turn the machine off and reboot for you to see how long it takes to boot up and get up and running for you...

Pay the extra $10 for the XP Home Edition re-installation CD

Once you get it look into extra ram chip for $30-50 - will speed it up

Might try a non food solution... Get out of the house or whatever situation you are in that triggers the hunger... Try a walk in the early evening or a foot massage in the afternoon...

Juan, a quick google of your model number brings up mainly European links - That would indicate your model was designed and sold only in Europe - I would try Toshiba's website and choose a European country which you understand the lauguage and contact their tech support - they should be able to get you a replacement disk - or even better they may have it as a download somewhere on their website! - Good Luck

If you are not a computer geek I would stay away from any used equipment – Used equipment will have no warranty, support and will have many software changes by the previous owner – and as always BUYER BEWARE

Since your need are basic I would buy a new basic computer from a large reputable maker like Dell or Gateway. (Stay away from those off names at Best Buy – you will never get a tech guy on the phone)

Here are a couple suggestions:

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/con...c=iB120S2&s=dhs

http://gateway.com/products/gconfig/prodde...ystem_id=nx200s

I bought a Dell for my Dad but the Gateway I show above has a printer, Microsoft Works and a widescreen to watch DVDs for $599!!!

Make sure any computer you buy has a modem and wifi built in.

Select to have the operating software on a separate disk (You have to ask for this at Dell)

Do not let them sell you additional insurance – They make LOTS of money on that stuff – so you most likely lose in the deal…

And with any computer you decide – as soon as you get it (Before you make ANY changes to the software) find a “Geek” to make a COMPLETE MIRROR COPY of your hard drive with all the software that came with it onto a CD – This restore CD will be invaluable – It can be used in the future to have your computer hard drive returned to its original state if you get any nasty computer virus - Which will happen!!!!

Watch the warranty rules - Sony laptops bought in the US are not serviced under a warranty outside the country unless you pay extra for VAIO Overseas Service - $49

Most Voip phone you find are nothing nore than cheap mics and headsets with built in numeric pads. You do not need a "Voip Phone" to take advantage of the Voip function. All you need is a nice headset & mic that plugs into you PC The Voip software has the dialpad built in.

If you really want a phone take a look at what will be available soon for Skype...

http://us.accessories.skype.com/direct/sky...l.jsp?prod=3059

Pick any five cities on the earth - here are mine:

Bangkok

Rome

New York

Cancun Mexico

Coralville, Iowa (to visit Mom)

How difficult would it be to get Gprs to work in all those places vs a wifi card and a trip to Starbucks?