Okay, so I don't plan on using my netbook outside in the middle of a thunderstorm, but I was wondering if any of the hardward inside the computer could be affected by humidity or extreme heat. My husband and I are taking a RTW trip, and we are likely to use quite a few non-airconditioned buses, etc.

Any advice?

Any piece of electronics is prone to failure when exposed to extreme heat, humidity, and the abuse that goes along with traveling. How prone to failure they are is a matter of some debate. I'd make sure I brought along a good case for the netbook that can absorb some punishment.

Consider getting one of these portable cooling fans:

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This is the one I have on my desk at home as where I'm at the air-con is a worthless piece of brown foamy excrement.

About the only thing I want to bring along with me on my next trip is an Ipod touch and a little camera for taking snapshots. I can get all the net features I need in a wifi spot for dropping quick messages and checking email.

That's with being able to watch movies as well.

I always stock up on silica packets that come with things like shoes and other random goods. I have access to bulk quantities of the little packets so I can't really point you in a direction to find them easily, but I believe you can buy larger packets.



I drop a few of these in every compartment of my camera bag, and toss some in with my computer. If you're going to seal electronics into any sort of waterproof plastic case, you'll want desiccant in there to keep the moisture down. The only thing worse than a damp iPod, is a damp iPod sealed in plastic.

You could always try going into a shoe store and asking if they could hold some aside for you.

Now that is a good idea.