I`m travelling to New York, I want to know if it is safe to carry a laptop around new york.
2007-07-19 14:11:31 · 9 answers · asked by zeref 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Many New Yorkers carry a lap-top. Keep your eyes on it!
As a visitor, I recommed that you leave it at home. I think you can still rent a computer at FedEx-Kinko's.
Ladies, do NOT hang your purse, on the back of your chair when you are dining at an outdoor or indoor restaurant. Women frequently get their purse stolen by hanging it on the back of the chair.
Always keep your purse in your lap and keep an eye on the strap to make sure no one is trying to steal it.
Many women have their purse stolen while eating at outdoor restaurants because they hang their purse on the back of the chair and when it's time to pay for their meal their purse is missing!
Do NOT use a backpack, especially on the bus or subway, as some "guys" on the bus or subway, will remove it from you, before you realize it was stolen.
Often, on the bus, there are a team of young boys looking to rob someone with a backpack.
Keep your eyes open. Watch your personal items. Don't put anything important in your back pocket, wallet, hotel
room- key, etc.
2007-07-19 18:47:24 · answer #1 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be discreet. Never display your valuables (jewelry, money, cameras, laptops, etc.). Be street-smart and be aware of your surroundings.
I rode the NYC subways to and from school and work for seven years safely, and my laptop was always in a nondescript carrybag which never leaves my hands. Just don't make yourself an obvious target for crooks, pickpockets and muggers.
Have a safe trip.
2007-07-19 21:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by thddspc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, but like all big ticket items, be smart about it. Don't leave your bag unattended, don't pull it out at bad times (ie. use it on the subway during the day if there's room, but not late at night when there aren't so many riders). Have a great trip and enjoy the city!
2007-07-19 21:22:05 · answer #3 · answered by Sara K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I oughta curse u out RIGHT NOWW...OF COURSEE DUHHHH....NEW YORK IS NOT THAT DANGEROUS...and whatever stupid someone told u u cant should get killed...i have no idea why people think that new york is like that..New York is like any other city but about a billion times better!
2007-07-19 21:20:02 · answer #4 · answered by Tunde F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would advise you not to carry it in a backpack where you cannot control it. Instead, use a messenger bag so that you can hold onto it.
2007-07-19 21:19:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its safe
2007-07-19 21:27:13 · answer #6 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's safe, as long as you are not walking with it in your hand.
2007-07-19 22:38:31 · answer #7 · answered by Sa_San 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep your eye on it and dont leave it behind just like you would anywhere else and you'll be just fine...
2007-07-19 21:24:36 · answer #8 · answered by rossm564 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally. thousands and thousands of people do every day.
2007-07-19 21:16:02 · answer #9 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋