New Zealand users: Call for help

devilheart · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 12:05 pm Post subject: New Zealand users: Call for help

Hello,
I've decided to spend my christmas holidays touring in New Zealand with my friends but unfortunately I'll have a job meeting on December, 20th at 21.30. This implies a skype video call back in Europe. On that day I'll be in Auckland. I'd like to know two simple things:

1)Is there a place where I can make such call undisturbed? Places like conference rooms or internet cafes are fine, as long as I can have a private space and the place is still open at that hour. Money is not really an issue

or

2)How much reliable are 3G connections in New Zealand? I've been thinking about getting a NZ phone number and enjoy some mobile connectivity, but I'm afraid of latency issues

Any help is appreciated. Thank you

pjp · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:01 pm Post subject:

One thing you could check is with the hotel you are staying. They may have a room you can use "undisturbed." They may also be able to offer other input as to how you could make the call.
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devilheart · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:38 am Post subject:

BoneKracker · Veteran Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 1498 Location: U.S.A.

Don't bother. If you really wanted the job you'd have figured this out by yourself already. You're in here asking for permission to avoid the call; okay, I give you permission.
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devilheart · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:51 am Post subject:

sikpuppy · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:05 am Post subject:

devilheart · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:14 am Post subject:

There is a reason if I'm asking here (and yes, I'm already searching on google): I want a first hand opinion from the users of this forum. This is not something that can be solved by reading the fucking manual

sikpuppy · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:18 am Post subject:

devilheart · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:28 am Post subject:

The search? pretty good
The opinions? pretty bad, obviously

sikpuppy · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:36 am Post subject:

pjp · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:56 am Post subject:

@devilheart: Check with the RV driver. Perhaps he can reserve a room :D j/k

On a serious note, if you can get cell coverage, the RV may be the best bet. Just kick everyone else out for the duration.

Unfortnately sugar is the only user I recall being from NZ. You could try sending a PM.
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devilheart · Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 5:45 am Post subject:

pjp · Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 5:04 pm Post subject:

Glad it worked out.
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sikpuppy · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 6:14 am Post subject: