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BlrGuy
Jul 10, 01, 8:25 pm
Hi,
I'll be in ORD next week en route to SFO and would may need to get online during the layover. I have heard of the Laptop Lane there.
Does anyone have experience with this place? Is there a charge for access? What about any specific hardware requirement (ethernet card etc)? I'm not a member of RCC or elite level on UA.
thanks for your response
BlrGuy

AnnaS
Jul 12, 01, 9:14 am
I have not used Laptop Lane myself but I have noticed that there are 2 in Terminal 1 (sounds like you're flying UA). One is in Concourse B down by gate B5 (IIRC) and the other is in the connecting tunnel between concourse B & C, under the escalators to B & close to the escalators to baggage claim. I would figure there's a charge for access but they have their own desktop PCs there so you wouldn't have to worry about equipment. Not sure what their policy & requirements are for using your own laptop though. HTH...

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- Anna

dmfriedman
Jul 13, 01, 8:40 pm
According to their web site at http://www.laptoplane.com/ they charge $5.00 for the first 5 minutes, and 65 cents for each addtional minute.

You can either use their desktop PCs, or plug your laptop in to their network via DHCP.

BlrGuy
Jul 15, 01, 10:37 pm
Thanks for your suggestions AnnaS and dmfriedman! Yes I am flying UA. I hope to use the Laptop Lane facilities while I'm at ORD tomorrow evening.
BlrGuy

Sheryl
Jul 22, 01, 8:17 pm
That is one hefty charge. Any other options at all outside of the clubs.

MagMile
Jul 24, 01, 6:24 pm
A few of the payphones have a modem jack, but that's not exactly the most comfortable working environment.