Using Laptops and webcams in shops

TwoCanucks · Post by **TwoCanucks** » Wed 4th Mar 2009 01:43 am

Is there a protocol other than asking the budtenders?

I mean, is it done regularily enough not to be a big deal?

It's not like I'm broadcasting to the world, just want to chat 1 on1 with a friend or two while away.

THanks!

Boner · Post by **Boner** » Wed 4th Mar 2009 02:15 am

Lots of people use laptops in coffeeshops, head to Dolphins for free wifi.

Denomolous · Post by **Denomolous** » Wed 4th Mar 2009 02:38 am

When it comes to cameras in coffeeshops, as long as you only photo yourself and your friends it is generaly ok. They don't want people taking photos of the other customers. I would assume it is the same with the webcam. But as you already mentioned, just ask before you fire up the webcam and you should be good to go.

FlyByNite · Post by **FlyByNite** » Wed 4th Mar 2009 02:54 am

While you are asking about web cams ask if you can take a picture of the menu. Then email it to me for the Coffeeshop Menus page.
All the menu browsers and I will be eternally grateful

Enjoy
FlyByNite - Travel preference, not business practice

Coffeeshop Frog Hollow
home of the
Whos In Town
and
Coffeeshop Menus
pages.

TwoCanucks · Post by **TwoCanucks** » Thu 5th Mar 2009 03:16 pm

FlyByNite wrote:While you are asking about web cams ask if you can take a picture of the menu. Then email it to me for the Coffeeshop Menus page.
All the menu browsers and I will be eternally grateful

No worries Fly, I was planning on doing some postings and reviews.

My wife may actually have some business to conduct in Rotterdam for a day. My intentions were to live report and webcam chat my entire solo day. I was thinking of hitting as many quality shops maybe 10 for the day.

Will keep you posted.

TC

TwoCanucks · Post by **TwoCanucks** » Thu 5th Mar 2009 03:17 pm

Denomolous wrote:When it comes to cameras in coffeeshops, as long as you only photo yourself and your friends it is generaly ok. They don't want people taking photos of the other customers. I would assume it is the same with the webcam. But as you already mentioned, just ask before you fire up the webcam and you should be good to go.

That's what I thought, thanks for the feedback. You always want to be careful when visiting another country not to offend or break the rules.

TC

TwoCanucks · Post by **TwoCanucks** » Thu 5th Mar 2009 03:19 pm

Boner wrote:Lots of people use laptops in coffeeshops, head to Dolphins for free wifi.

I have Dampkring, MY, Green Place, Grey Area, and Barneys on my list so far. Any idea if these places have wifi?

Thanks for Dolphins, will def add to my list of hits, even if only for the wifi.

TC

Boner · Post by **Boner** » Thu 5th Mar 2009 03:50 pm

I only know Dolphins that has free wifi but while you are there try the White Dolphin weed and the Royal Dolphin hash both are normally very good.

Kingdoc · Post by **Kingdoc** » Thu 5th Mar 2009 10:20 pm

Resen is another place with free wi-fi,Also popeyes has FREE internet connection anyways (3 computers) so if your laptop is low on power or whatever you can just leave it back @ you digs for the day.

FlyByNite · Post by **FlyByNite** » Fri 6th Mar 2009 01:09 am

If you go to Freeworld, The electrical outlet is in the fuse box. When you enter the shop, turn left and you will see the fuse box door in the wall you are looking at. They know me there so I just walk on in and get the laptop ( now I have a netbook ) plugged in and booting. While it boots I go to the counter and do my order. I do keep my eye on it at all times. By time I score my hash, the machine is all ready to play. They do have a minimal charge for WiFi. I have played for hours and never paid more than a couple euros.

YMMV

Enjoy
FlyByNite - Travel preference, not business practice

Coffeeshop Frog Hollow
home of the
Whos In Town
and
Coffeeshop Menus
pages.

TwoCanucks · Post by **TwoCanucks** » Fri 6th Mar 2009 10:34 pm

Boner wrote:I only know Dolphins that has free wifi but while you are there try the White Dolphin weed and the Royal Dolphin hash both are normally very good.

thanks for the tip, will def try the white dolphin. I have heard negative things about Dolphins? are they accurate?

TC

TwoCanucks · Post by **TwoCanucks** » Fri 6th Mar 2009 10:35 pm

Kingdoc wrote:Resen is another place with free wi-fi,Also popeyes has FREE internet connection anyways (3 computers) so if your laptop is low on power or whatever you can just leave it back @ you digs for the day.

Thanks Kingdoc, added both to my list.

TC

TwoCanucks · Post by **TwoCanucks** » Fri 6th Mar 2009 10:37 pm

FlyByNite wrote:If you go to Freeworld, The electrical outlet is in the fuse box. When you enter the shop, turn left and you will see the fuse box door in the wall you are looking at. They know me there so I just walk on in and get the laptop ( now I have a netbook ) plugged in and booting.

I actually just bought an HP mini in anticipation for this trip. I didn't want to be lugging around the laptop. 2.7 lbs is awesome!

Thanks for the tips FlyByNite!

TC

Kingdoc · Post by **Kingdoc** » Sun 8th Mar 2009 08:25 am

TwoCanucks wrote:
Kingdoc wrote:Resen is another place with free wi-fi,Also popeyes has FREE internet connection anyways (3 computers) so if your laptop is low on power or whatever you can just leave it back @ you digs for the day.
Thanks Kingdoc, added both to my list.

TC

Also the de waag building has free internet

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