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kopykat   01-03-2005 at 11:57:00 PM

Im looking into buying a notebook... and one of the things concerning me is the power input of these devices. I travel around the world alot, I go to countries where 220v and 110v is standard output. My question is, do notebooks only require an adaptor to work everywhere? or do i need to carry a converter from 110 to 220 (or the opposite)?
thanks.

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BigRat   01-04-2005 at 02:02:05 AM
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Modern day laptop adaptors are automatic switching. They support 110/240V. Well most cellphone and camera adaptors do as well anyway.

But just make sure that you have the correct plugs. Don't be like me. I normally use the 3 prong UK style plugs and I went to Holland for 2 weeks. Couldn't charge my cellphone or notebook. Fortunately a friend had a plug that fitted into my camera charger and I could charge that. Otherwise my vacation would've been ruined. I've since bought an international plug converter set.

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kopykat   01-04-2005 at 11:59:37 AM
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so you're saying i wont need a converter, right? just an adaptor to ad-on so the pins fit in the plug. Do you have a link with some pics and info of the international converter set you bought?
thanks for the help

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BigRat   01-04-2005 at 12:48:48 PM
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Yep you don't need any electrical converters, just adaptors so that you can fit the plug into the sockets. Though to release me from liabilities I suggest you take a look at the notebook's power adaptor. It should normally say AC input 100 to 240 volts.

It might help to look at these sites:
http://www.laptoptravel.com/ProductList.aspx?ID=1973
http://kropla.com/electric.htm

I bought mine for about GBP 6 (not the ones in the site but a far simpler one. can't find a photo of it) but a friend told me that I got ripped off. It normally costs about GBP 3 for a cheap but functional one.

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