voltage converted for a laptop to europe spec

[mjg]

Hey friends, trying to help my friend out with a problem.

He's going to europe, he wants to use his laptop (us spec) over there and not
worry about it frying. He said he had issues with cheap crappy ones, anyways
here is his cut and pasted question:

Looking for a Good voltage converter Euro to US preferably with Warranty. I'll be using a US power rated LapTop in Europe and need a good converter to
plug the battery pack into In Europe.

any help appreciated, thanks.

 

[hongda]

http://www.voltageconverters.com/vol...onverters.html

I've purchased a 1000W unit from them for converting US to European voltage. We haven't had any problems with it.

 

[skullguise]

Have him read the power supply. Most Laptop PS's will work on a range of 110-240V, so he may not need the VOLTAGE converter, but only a plug adapter. Cheaper, and available at Radio Shack.

I've used Toshiba's, Compaq's, and Dell's using adapters only, in the USA (where they were bought), Israel (220V), Japan (110V), and Hong Kong (220V). No converters needed.

Good luck.....

 

[BrokenEnglish]

Quote:

Originally Posted by skullguise Have him read the power supply. Most Laptop PS's will work on a range of 110-240V, so he may not need the VOLTAGE converter, but only a plug adapter. Cheaper, and available at Radio Shack. I've used Toshiba's, Compaq's, and Dell's using adapters only, in the USA (where they were bought), Israel (220V), Japan (110V), and Hong Kong (220V). No converters needed. Good luck.....

if the original psu is not capable of working with 230v, your friend could buy a universal psu like that one

 

[Nisbeth]

I've sold quite a few plug adapters to American tourists but the laptop-psu's have always been universal mains

/U.

 

[KYTGuy]

On a recent trip to the UK, I had armed myself with all the required plug adaptors, and felt confident that all the chargers and such that go with modern living were facile enough according to the ratings on the backs of the various PSUs...

Came back to the hotel room, and smelled the toasted plastic/electronics smell...tracked it to the charger for the digital camera...it said 100-250volts, 45-65hz, but it stank!! Still works, but has smelled bad ever since...

So, I would suggest that you only keep the units plugged in while you are there, not leave them unattended - might just save your clothes/belongings.