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Another detail to attend to will be my internet connection the my world wide friends and hobbies. In point of fact, I expect that TV and the PC will be a significant part of my lifestyle in Thailand.

That said, what's the deal on internet connections there?

1. Is it all dial-up, or is DSL or wireless available?

2. Whatever the options are, what is the cost for each?

3. What is the degree of difficulty in dealing with whatever ISPs are available there?

4. What I have failed to ask about that I need to know about use of a PC or laptop in the East Coast area?

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Umm ... and then some!

This information is, quite honestly, a bit surprising, and even more disturbing to me. :D You see, I confess that I practically live on the internet. Between my communication with friends all over the world, and my sports hobby activity, it's a large part of my life now, and expected to be of even more importance to me when I retire in Thailand. :o

I honestly assumed that Thailand would be considerably more technically up to date now than it appears to be. :D The apparent difficulties in obtaining adequate telephone service, and the even greater difficulties in obtaining high speed, low cost internet service come as an unwelcome revelation. :D

I am hopeful that some of you can set aside some of my concern with reports on your current access and cost situations. Obviously, everyone using this Forum has access. May I trouble you for a brief report on your personal experience, and current situations with regard to use of the internet? :D

George

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I had dial-up and it was OK but I experienced the usual problems related to obtaining and keeping a connection.

I have switched to ADSL and have a wireless set-up and it is great. Speeds are perfectly adequate for what I need to do and if I have massive downloads I leave them to run overnight. The service fails briefly, maybe for a couple of hours a month, and I love the convenience of turning on my laptop anywhere in the house and having access to the net (I am writing this on the toilet...).

Costs are already widely discussed elsewhere and I expect them to drop over time.

Don't worry, you can have a perfectly acceptable service (IMHO).

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I had dial-up and it was OK but I experienced the usual problems related to obtaining and keeping a connection.

I have switched to ADSL and have a wireless set-up and it is great. Speeds are perfectly adequate for what I need to do and if I have massive downloads I leave them to run overnight. The service fails briefly, maybe for a couple of hours a month, and I love the convenience of turning on my laptop anywhere in the house and having access to the net (I am writing this on the toilet...).

Costs are already widely discussed elsewhere and I expect them to drop over time.

Don't worry, you can have a perfectly acceptable service (IMHO).

Wireless? What's the cost and source for that?

I've been considering buying a laptop, transfering my desktop content to it, and taking only the laptop to Thailand. The advantages being that:

A. I could carry the laptop with me when I move, versus having to ship the desktop.

B. I would be "mobile" with the laptop in Thailand, particularly for non-internet use for MS Office and game usage.

Having wireless service would seem to make that even more attractive.

What are your comments on the concept of moving my home desktop, versus bringing a laptop?

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Have been working on the New Bangkok Airport for the past eighteen months - only when I came down to Singapore did I realise how slow and tedious the Thai connections were.

It is another world here, I can actually download stuff without losing my connection half-way through.

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Another detail to attend to will be my internet connection the my world wide friends and hobbies. In point of fact, I expect that TV and the PC will be a significant part of my lifestyle in Thailand.

That said, what's the deal on internet connections there?

1. Is it all dial-up, or is DSL or wireless available?

2. Whatever the options are, what is the cost for each?

3. What is the degree of difficulty in dealing with whatever ISPs are available there?

4. What I have failed to ask about that I need to know about use of a PC or laptop in the East Coast area?

I have to add to my own question, guys. I'm wondering how significant the difference is in telephone/internet service in the various towns on the East Coast. As I've said, I don't yet know where I'll be living. It could be any of the towns, or surrounding towns of Chon Buri, Sriracha, Pattaya, Jomtien, Sattahip, or Rayong. Comments on any or all of those towns would be appreciated.

George

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I had dial-up and it was OK but I experienced the usual problems related to obtaining and keeping a connection.

I have switched to ADSL and have a wireless set-up and it is great. Speeds are perfectly adequate for what I need to do and if I have massive downloads I leave them to run overnight. The service fails briefly, maybe for a couple of hours a month, and I love the convenience of turning on my laptop anywhere in the house and having access to the net (I am writing this on the toilet...).

Costs are already widely discussed elsewhere and I expect them to drop over time.

Don't worry, you can have a perfectly acceptable service (IMHO).

Wireless? What's the cost and source for that?

I've been considering buying a laptop, transfering my desktop content to it, and taking only the laptop to Thailand. The advantages being that:

A. I could carry the laptop with me when I move, versus having to ship the desktop.

B. I would be "mobile" with the laptop in Thailand, particularly for non-internet use for MS Office and game usage.

Having wireless service would seem to make that even more attractive.

What are your comments on the concept of moving my home desktop, versus bringing a laptop?

You could keep your pc if you're planning on having a wireless network at home. Just get rid of the pc box and only bring the components over to Thailand. You can get a new pc box here for 3000 baht (30$ or even less) and a monitor for a reasonable price. You can then share files with the laptop and pc at home, have both machines online through your wireless network.

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George,

When you ship your household goods, ship using a freight mover like mattson, and you will probably fill up a container. Shipping your computer in the container will not cost you anything extra. You can keep your desktop, and buy a laptop. If you do decide to purchase a laptop be sure to buy in the USA as laptops are very expensive in Thailand.

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