Will I have trouble powering my Laptop in Europe?
I will be going to the UK and Italy this fall. Will a plug converter (does not reduce power voltage) work for my laptop(HP Pavilion)? And are the car adapters the same in Europe as in USA?
Laptops & Notebooks - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You will also need to buy a power converter.
Answer 2 :
Not sure about car but an adapter will defanitley work
Answer 3 :
First Europe is not same adaptors as US, You will need a convertor easy to buy at any Source, As for using Laptop my Son has done this most hotels have either connections in rooms or a place where you can go and use their Computer free. I have done this so I have been there. I would add I was in UK my son was in Europe. It all depend on size of Hotel.
Answer 4 :
I'm pretty sure Europe uses 220 volts instead of the 110 volts that we use here in the States. I would suggest getting a 220v to 110v adapter for your wall connections. As far as the car connection, European cars have the same 12 volt cigarette lighters that American cars have, but if you're renting the car, just make sure you specify ASHTRAY and LIGHTER as an OPTION because not all cars have cigarette lighters in them. Hope this helps. Good luck!
Answer 5 :
UK power rarting is 220V, whereas US and other Europian countries are 110V. Having said that, you need not have to worry, as the adaptors now-a-day come with universal rating, i.e. ranges from 110-230V. The only thing you need to take with you is a plug coverter (US to UK) -- US looks like this l l, UK looks like this l ' l. The car adapters are the same -- they all run on 12V batteries with the same universal sockets.
Answer 6 :
Before you go check the input voltage on your psu label. It probably says 100 - 240v, this is ok, you just need the socket converter.
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