LM24 Wifi at Le Mans

ianroke · 13 Feb 2011, 12:45 (Ref:2856373)

What is Wifi like at Le Mans? Are there places to charge your phone up or is it a case of running a car engine with car charger?

I'm getting excited now!

GT6 · 13 Feb 2011, 14:10 (Ref:2856374)

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Originally Posted by ianroke

What is Wifi like at Le Mans? Are there places to charge your phone up or is it a case of running a car engine with car charger?

I'm getting excited now!

There is some WiFi about but charging is a problem, best charge up electrics on the way down and use sparingly.

Dani Filth · 13 Feb 2011, 14:32 (Ref:2856375)

LeMans is the only time i'm going to McDonald's and that's because of wifi
I've been searching about local prepaid 3G Internet but offers aren't that great so if locals can give us a hint would be perfect

regarding charging .. it depends on the campsite .. but i managed to charge laptop/camera/mp3/radio even at the track ..

lemansfan · 13 Feb 2011, 14:44 (Ref:2856376)

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Originally Posted by Dani Filth

LeMans is the only time i'm going to McDonald's and that's because of wifi
I've been searching about local prepaid 3G Internet but offers aren't that great so if locals can give us a hint would be perfect

regarding charging .. it depends on the campsite .. but i managed to charge laptop/camera/mp3/radio even at the track ..

Looking for 3mounths now for mobile Internet in France ,but no useful Result .Hope that I can find over the Test Day Weekend some Information .

photopigg · 13 Feb 2011, 17:41 (Ref:2856377)

@lemansfan, if you have any luck with wifi, would you be kind enough to let us all know please, THANKS in advance

**batmobile** · 13 Feb 2011, 20:45 (Ref:2856378)

Here is the list of the wifi hotspots in le mans : http://www.linternaute.com/wifi/loca.../le_mans.shtml . As I don't use this kind of connection, I don't know them. I've read it's possible to connect free at "Place de la République" just in the center of Le Mans ( PC or compatible phone ) to confirm. Try to get some information about.

**Adam43** · 31 Mar 2011, 14:17 (Ref:2856380)

I was thinking about wifi at Le Mans. I may bring an ipad (which is difficult to get foreign 3G for!).

Anyway, I've split off the wifi posts from the general thread for those who may find it useful.

AndyN · 11 Apr 2011, 12:03 (Ref:2861849)

Solar for charging.....

Truckosaurus · 11 Apr 2011, 18:47 (Ref:2862052)

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Originally Posted by Dani Filth

LeMans is the only time i'm going to McDonald's and that's because of wifi

How times change, it used to be that you sneaked into McD's for a baz as they had clean toilets.

On the subject of telephones, I've recently got an Android smartphone and have until June to work out how to turn off the 'net and email on it otherwise I foresee a large bill accidentally. I might just put the SIM back into my old Nokia at least that stands a chance of having the battery lasting into a 2nd day.

Simmi · 11 Apr 2011, 22:19 (Ref:2862154)

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Originally Posted by Truckosaurus

How times change, it used to be that you sneaked into McD's for a baz as they had clean toilets.

On the subject of telephones, I've recently got an Android smartphone and have until June to work out how to turn off the 'net and email on it otherwise I foresee a large bill accidentally. I might just put the SIM back into my old Nokia at least that stands a chance of having the battery lasting into a 2nd day.

Exactly what I'm thinking about with my iPhone. Battery life is useless.

TheNewBob · 12 Apr 2011, 22:18 (Ref:2862653)

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Originally Posted by AndyN

Solar for charging.....

That is what I'd do. You can get portable solar panels now which are good enough to charge up phones and laptops, and work perfectly well in cloudy conditions. They're pretty cheap nowadays too.

But knowing me I'd forget to bring the lead to plug my phone in...

**Aysedasi** · 13 Apr 2011, 18:47 (Ref:2862990)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Exactly what I'm thinking about with my iPhone. Battery life is useless.

I have one of those plug in recharging devices - you charge it up and it gives you two full recharges on the move.... Lifesaver last year (as was Bentley's cigar lighter socket during the early hours of Sunday morning.....

).

Le Vieux · 13 Apr 2011, 20:05 (Ref:2863015)

Mains hook-up on our campsite; mains charger as at home.... what's the problem?
:-)

Le Vieux · 14 Apr 2011, 22:22 (Ref:2863498)

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Originally Posted by Truckosaurus

How times change, it used to be that you sneaked into McD's for a baz as they had clean toilets.

On the subject of telephones, I've recently got an Android smartphone and have until June to work out how to turn off the 'net and email on it otherwise I foresee a large bill accidentally. I might just put the SIM back into my old Nokia at least that stands a chance of having the battery lasting into a 2nd day.

In the event that you haven't yet worked it out - go to Moore Solutions at

www.moore.gb.net

and navigate to the "Android" section.

Hope it's of help

Truckosaurus · 15 Apr 2011, 08:24 (Ref:2863606)

Thanks Le Vieux (if that indeed is your real name) that looks simple enough. Although I still think it would be best to just use my old phone as without the online functionality the smartphone just becomes a heavy phone with poor battery life.

lemansfan · 26 Apr 2011, 15:43 (Ref:2870075)

Just back from the Test Day . SFR has a special Offer until June 6th .
Surfstick included 3GB for 3 days 39,99 € . Later you can charge 250 MB for 16 hours for 9€ .

RPD Motorsport · 26 Apr 2011, 16:18 (Ref:2870099)

Cheap lesure battery and 150w inverter. You'l be able to charge your phone and any other gismos you may have. Can also watch TV/Films if you take a laptop. A 75 Ah battery will gove you more than enough power for the full week (and if it gets low you can charge it up with jump leads from your car for 1/2 hour).

**Aysedasi** · 26 Apr 2011, 17:39 (Ref:2870129)

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Originally Posted by Truckosaurus

Thanks Le Vieux (if that indeed is your real name).

I think not, but I suspect it's somehow very fitting......

Le Vieux · 27 Apr 2011, 06:32 (Ref:2870384)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

I think not, but I suspect it's somehow very fitting......

Correct!

But not quite at the zimmer frame stage - yet.

Getting out of bed when camping becomes increasingly difficult with the passing years - but at least I [U]can[U] still get out of bed!

**Aysedasi** · 3 May 2011, 18:37 (Ref:2873641)

Why is it every time I look at this thread title in the sub-forum index, I think it's something to do with one of you bringing your other half to the race.......?

Le Vieux · 4 May 2011, 06:26 (Ref:2873845)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Why is it every time I look at this thread title in the sub-forum index, I think it's something to do with one of you bringing your other half to the race.......?

Well, I am indeed bringing my "wifi" to the race for her very first visit, although she has been forced to pass through Le Mans on several holidays over the past 35+ years, when it seemed that the best route from A to B was via Le Mans!

**Aysedasi** · 5 May 2011, 19:45 (Ref:2874911)

First visit eh? Well, I hope she's going to stay up all night during the race........!

Le Vieux · 5 May 2011, 22:29 (Ref:2875012)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

First visit eh? Well, I hope she's going to stay up all night during the race........!

I'll ask her tomorrow morning when she gets out of bed.....

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