Bringing a laptop to LV

AnyAce · #1 07-08-2005, 03:16 PM

Hey all
Wasn't sure where to post this. I am going to LV next week and am considering bringing my laptop so I can do some work in between poker sessions. I am staying at Mandalay Bay.

My concern is keeping the laptop secure while I am out of my room. The reservations people basically said it won't fit in the safe and their safe deposit boxes are too small.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.
AnyAce

other1 · #2 07-08-2005, 03:32 PM

I'm sure this isn't the advice you are looking for, but.. Don't worry about it. I've left a laptop loose in my hotel room many times at places not nearly as nice as MB and never had a problem.

If you are really concerned go to staples or compusa or something like that and get one of the laptop locking systems. You could secure it to the desk in the room or something.

BigAlChicago · #3 07-08-2005, 04:19 PM

Depending on the size of the laptop, it might well fit into an in room safe. Mine fits into many of them, but I haven't stayed at MB in many years.

midas · #4 07-08-2005, 04:20 PM

AnyAce:

I've stayed at MB many times with my laptop with no issue. In fact, the last time I was there (The Hotel) I left my wallet on the bed and the maid service didn't touch the wallet and didn't make the bed because my wallet was there!!

bobdibble · #5 07-08-2005, 04:42 PM

My 17" 9200 fit in the safe at the Mirage.

AnyAce · #6 07-08-2005, 04:59 PM

Thanks for all the replies.

I bought a laptop locking system just now. I am sure it will be okay. I would just feel like a donk if my laptop got snatched.

AA

neotope · #7 07-08-2005, 06:03 PM

Just remember with all the conventions that go through Vegas what some people probably have in their rooms. A maid is not going to risk their job to steal your laptop and sell it on the blackmarket.

During conventions I've had over 30k worth of computers sitting in my room and I was not worried in the least bit.

MonkeeMan · #8 07-08-2005, 07:00 PM

With your locking device I think you're in good shape for leaving it in your room. However, I met someone who had theirs snatched on Fremont St., so be careful out there.

TomCollins · #9 07-09-2005, 12:15 AM

You don't have to worry about the maids so much as people walking in the halls. When maids are in your room, especially your bathroom, its REAL easy to walk into a room and steal a laptop.

When a maid was in my room, I walked in, took my camera, said hi, and left. She had no idea it was my room or not.

AnyAce · #10 07-21-2005, 03:11 PM

Hey all,
My Dell Inspiron 600M easily fit into the safe at Mandalay Bay though I really doubt a maid would've taken it and as others noted.

AA