Looking for some advice for a first-timer.
What are your recommendation regarding gear?
- laptop and charger only
- laptop with small bag
- the whole normal kit&caboodle, wheeled backpack thing
Thanks,
Joe
Joe Maimon wrote:
Looking for some advice for a first-timer.
What are your recommendation regarding gear?
[snippy]
- the whole normal kit&caboodle, wheeled backpack thing
Personally, I'd go with the latter. I've done it all, from backpack (that'll start to be a nuisance, trust me) to laptop only, to a small square cart thing (I don't remember what they're called) that I could dump the laptop and various stuffs in.
My current bag is swiss army (I *love* it), can hold two laptops if necessary (and I've been there), and whatever else I think I might need, depending on the conference/meeting/work assignment that I'm involved with. I even carry a tool set, for stuffing in checked luggage when flying, and patch cables, but for you, that's probably overkill.
One of the things that makes me popular is that I carry a PowerSquid (one of the best inventions *evaire*), just in case.
The case is easier on your back, has nice handles, and even a shoulder strap, if you need them, has pockets and compartments forever, and fits in the overhead. I think it's called a Victorinox.
I've not been to the conference myself, but I hear laptop and charger
is a good plan.
Following the advice of our host, David Diaz (Telx), care should be
exercised to make sure your laptop bag does not have the text "LAPTOP"
printed on it, as that would make it a target for thieves.
Additionally, don't wear white iPod earbuds, as that will likely lead
to you getting mugged on the subway, or zapped by lightning in Central
Park.
Paul
Third option. ^.^
You may need to have notepad, pens, and other stuffs.
Also when you collect brochure or something like that, it is easy to
carry around.
Hyun
Joe Maimon wrote:
Please note that Internet Week NY coincides with the NANOG meet.
Some events may be of interest: http://www.internetweekny.com/schedule/list
Joly MacFie
They're nice, but the little 8-outlet (5 + 3-transformer) yellow and
black thing from Walmart is just as useful, and only 8 bucks. With
cable management.
-- j