[Michael Davis]

Yes they have high speed internet. It's a pain to get, about $40 a month I think.

Don't ship your computer. Carry it on the plane. Whatever you can. If you have a desktop spring for a laptop. Wrap up your monitor and carry it on. Shipping there is exorbitant and rife witorruption, you should go with someone like DHL and pay whatever, but for the most part it isn't worth shipping in small stuff. It would probably be better for you to fly back and make a second trip or pay to bring on extra suitcases and stuff.

No sites are banned. Costa Rica is the physical home for lots of gambling sites. Porn is fine but you can get blown for ten bucks in a massage parlor instead. They're much more lenient in regards to pretty much everything than the US.

If you'll be there for awhile come down, stay in an aparthotel for under 200 a week, and find an apartment easily in a decent area for 400-500. I don't know enough about this stuff but check Tico Times online and if you speak Spanish, La Nacion.

You don't really need a malaria vaccination unless you're going to the northeast Caribbean coast. Hepatitis is more important than malaria, but probably not necessary.

I don't know much about this country so take my answers for what they're worth. I'me moving there in mid-October so once I get more acclimated to how things work I'd be willing to help you out if you come.

-Michael