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 Feb 3 2008, 11:11 AM
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Im really not good at when it comes down to cpu .. so I would really appreciate any help you guys have.
I want to buy my dad a laptop. He lives in Europe, but im buying his laptop here (they are much more cheaper then in Europe) So i was wondering.. Is the USA power charger going to work properly in Europe? I've heard that European wall plugging is stronger then USA, so that might burn the cpu? I hope I make any sense. Thank you all for your time. |
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Feb 3 2008, 11:15 AM
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The plug is just different; but with laptops you can just buy an adapter. I can tell you which plug it is; but you would have to tell me where in Europe your father is from
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Feb 3 2008, 11:21 AM
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Thanks for the fast reply!
Slovenia. Its a small country use to be a part of Yugoslavia This post has been edited by designmami: Feb 3 2008, 11:22 AM |
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Feb 3 2008, 11:33 AM
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 Trusted Techie  Posts: 4,178 From: In a FEMA "Tin Can"! OS: Win XP. Backup PC: Commodore 64 with 300 baud modem! |
Check info out here:
Supply Voltage and Power Quality Electricity around the world Electricity in Europe - What the European Traveler Should Know Fast Facts Slovenia! Electrical Plug/Outlet and Voltage Information for Slovenia (Republika Slovenija) Lot more useful than anything I could say here. Ron This post has been edited by Major Payne: Feb 3 2008, 11:36 AM |
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Feb 3 2008, 11:35 AM
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 You'll need to buy an adapter like that. You should be able to find it in electronic stores etc. |
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Feb 3 2008, 11:55 AM
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QUOTE (Major Payne @ Feb 3 2008, 12:33 PM)  Check info out here: Supply Voltage and Power Quality Electricity around the world Electricity in Europe - What the European Traveler Should Know Fast Facts Slovenia! Electrical Plug/Outlet and Voltage Information for Slovenia (Republika Slovenija) Lot more useful than anything I could say here. Ron So i've heard right . QUOTE European voltage is twice what American voltage is. Thanks for the info! Good stuff! |
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Feb 3 2008, 11:58 AM
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Trusted Techie Posts: 4,178 From: In a FEMA "Tin Can"! OS: Win XP. Backup PC: Commodore 64 with 300 baud modem! |
I wanted to make sure you got the info that they use 220 volts there so you need a voltage converter and the right plugs/jacks. Think they sell a travel kit that covers most of the countries.
Ron |
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Feb 3 2008, 12:00 PM
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Well; 90% of laptops support 110-220V
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Feb 3 2008, 12:00 PM
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QUOTE (Major Payne @ Feb 3 2008, 12:58 PM) I wanted to make sure you got the info that they use 220 volts there so you need a voltage converter and the right plugs/jacks. Think they sell a travel kit that covers most of the countries. Ron yup. thanks! |
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Feb 3 2008, 12:01 PM
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You can check on your laptop charger; it should have a number range of Volts. You should be able to find out there.
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Feb 3 2008, 12:02 PM
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You can check on your laptop charger; it should have a number range of Volts. You should be able to find out there. Also on the bottom of the laptop
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