Roaming charges are expensive and having Internet and shared access are just as important even when you are on holiday. An essential consideration for today’s discerning travellers is to choose a hotel with free Internet.
Chances are that you have a smartphone and an iPad besides lugging a notebook PC. You would demand connectivity for all your devices and more importantly, high-speed connectivity at any spot in the room. Imagine stepping into the room only to discover the broadband connection is wired rather than WiFi.
Or picture this other scenario. You brought your own laptop and your spouse has her handy
netbook. Both of you have to take turns to check the e-mails, make VoIP calls or surf the Net because there is only one ethernet port in the hotel room. Obviously it can be frustrating and can even ruin your holiday.
All is not lost. The trick to overcome this dilemma is to have a compact travel router which will instantly convert your hotel room into a WiFi hotspot. You no longer have to be tied to a desk and can also laze around in bed and watch TV while surfing.
Popular and affordable travel routers include Asus WL-330N3G (RM160) and Apple Airport Express (RM329) which are widely sold at computer stores at Low Yat and Digital Mall in PJ. A handy travel router is a must-have mobile accessory to transform wired connections into wireless with worry-free networking on the go.
