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Jan 19, 2011 @ 11:36

I hold a weekly 1-hour free IT Support Session. Until this week, I've held it at the Starbucks near Cornavin. But, the WiFi quality has gone down considerably (yesterday it didn't work at all for me) and after a year of meeting there, a manager got upset so I'm looking for a new place.

I'm sure this is the $100,000 question, but can anyone think of a place that meets these conditions?

1. Available WiFi (as free as possible, obviously) but good quality

2. Not *too* busy on a Tuesday at lunch time.

3. Enough space for several people to sit together comfortably.

4. Fairly central, like Paquîs

5. Places to plug in computers.

Someone suggested Mr. Pickwick, which I think might work. But I just wanted to see if there were other options. Maybe I could try different places.

OK, glocaler's, rev up your engines........3, 2, 1, go!

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I'm sure this is the $100,000 question, but can anyone think of a place that meets these conditions?

1. Available WiFi (as free as possible, obviously) but good quality

2. Not *too* busy on a Tuesday at lunch time.

3. Enough space for several people to sit together comfortably.

4. Fairly central, like Paquîs

5. Places to plug in computers.

Someone suggested Mr. Pickwick, which I think might work. But I just wanted to see if there were other options. Maybe I could try different places.

OK, glocaler's, rev up your engines........3, 2, 1, go!

ZonkerJan 19, 2011 @ 11:36

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Jan 19, 2011 @ 11:48

The old town has free wifi.... maybe think of a bar up there...?

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The old town has free wifi.... maybe think of a bar up there...?

Charlie, Jan 19, 2011 @ 11:48

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Jan 19, 2011 @ 11:51

you mean the (((o))) ville-de-geneve network? that's always been hit or miss for me. sometimes it works like gangbusters. other times, just so-so.

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you mean the (((o))) ville-de-geneve network? that's always been hit or miss for me. sometimes it works like gangbusters. other times, just so-so.

Zonker, Jan 19, 2011 @ 11:51

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Jan 22, 2011 @ 20:08

My HTC Desire can use the 3G internet and set up a wireless router. Not brilliant but pretty reliable.

UniMail and Uni Dufour have plenty of tables and chairs around, Uni Dufour definitely has power strips as well.

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My HTC Desire can use the 3G internet and set up a wireless router. Not brilliant but pretty reliable.

UniMail and Uni Dufour have plenty of tables and chairs around, Uni Dufour definitely has power strips as well.

Mr.Ben, Jan 22, 2011 @ 20:08

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Jan 22, 2011 @ 21:56

University of Geneva, Uni Mail, open til' late and plenty of room. Coffe shop is Ok too. Good luck!

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University of Geneva, Uni Mail, open til' late and plenty of room. Coffe shop is Ok too. Good luck!

bookworm, Jan 22, 2011 @ 21:56

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Jan 22, 2011 @ 22:20

How about Bibliotheque Municipale "de la cité"?

They have free wifi and facilieties to plug your laptop...

Does Brasseur have a free wifi?? At least they have lot of space ;)

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How about Bibliotheque Municipale "de la cité"?

They have free wifi and facilieties to plug your laptop...

Does Brasseur have a free wifi?? At least they have lot of space ;)

Martyna S, Jan 22, 2011 @ 22:20

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Jan 23, 2011 @ 11:13

I have good experience with this place :

http://www.mangodeck.ch/COFFEE_LUNCH/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1#

Wifi is unlimited and good. There are two power points, as far as I know.

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I have good experience with this place :

http://www.mangodeck.ch/COFFEE_LUNCH/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1#

Wifi is unlimited and good. There are two power points, as far as I know.

Mary_vdb, Jan 23, 2011 @ 11:13

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Jan 23, 2011 @ 11:34

thanks everyone for these suggestions! i'll check them out.

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thanks everyone for these suggestions! i'll check them out.

Zonker, Jan 23, 2011 @ 11:34

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Jan 23, 2011 @ 12:24

hi there,

i can suggest a place for you its an indian restaurant sajna at rue de neuchâtel 18. they have a big banquet area .normally its calm at this place you can accommodate may be 25 people max.its apart from their restaurant tables. they have free wifi also.

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hi there,

naufal p, Jan 23, 2011 @ 12:24

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Jan 23, 2011 @ 13:11

Yo Zonki,

Try some of the lobbies of the 5 star hotels. Just don't order anything to drink while you're there or you'll go bankrupt.

Nir