Can I use a US laptop in Europe with no problems?
A very good friend of mine in the US wants to buy me a laptop for achieving my bachelors degree here in Europe :) but we don't know if there are any unforseen complications of doing this. The only problem I can see is with the charger. In the US not only the plug is different but the voltage is also different (US 110 and EU 220). Could I buy a charger for the laptop in Europe? Are there any other problems I might face in doing this?
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The only other problem you may have is with region-locked DVDs. DVD videos use different formats for America and Europe (NTSC and PAL respectively) so you can't watch European DVDs on an American laptop.
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sure ---- n u can get it at any comp store ---don't be cheap -- if u see someone on a pc with one ask what brand they use ----and have fun oh ----never leave ur pc unattendedd---trust no one
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Europe!!!
Used a Laptop in Europe on a trip, had an adapter and when plugged in a spark occured.?
I just got off the phone with one of my friends who was on a trip to Europe. He had the power adapter and when he plugged the laptop in he experienced a spark. Now, whenever he tries to boot his computer he experiences a blue screen very briefly then the computer restarts. I am unsure as to how far into the boot process he gets because he is very computer illiterate. What would be some probable causes of the problem? How could I go about fixing those problems?
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Oh this is probably not going to be good. Although adapters are available and fit in European outlets, there is more you should do than just use the adapter. The spark occurred because there was probably no ground on the item. I don't mean ground as in the third prong on our outlets, but a ground to prevent too many volts into the computer. Unfortunately we have a lower voltage than Europe, so if they try to plug something in here, it will just not run or sound like it's dying. If we plug something in over there it will overload. With a normal adapter, there is still the European amount of voltage going to the computer and this is what caused the spark. The reason that you can use something like a hair dryer in different countries is because they have a switch on them that increases the number of resistors that the electricity passes through to prevent overloading. Laptops have this also, but your friend mostly likely did not change it. At least the majority of laptops that I have seen have a switch that does the same thing as the hair dryer switch. As far as fixing it, I would take it down to a computer repair place, because they have tools that can find the problem of where the break in the circuit is and may be able to fix it. They will be able to tell you what to do though. Hope this helped.
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i would say his motherboard is toast or else some of his components are toast and if hes computer is making a beeping noise hes memory(ram) or hard drive is broken
I just got off the phone with one of my friends who was on a trip to Europe. He had the power adapter and when he plugged the laptop in he experienced a spark. Now, whenever he tries to boot his computer he experiences a blue screen very briefly then the computer restarts. I am unsure as to how far into the boot process he gets because he is very computer illiterate. What would be some probable causes of the problem? How could I go about fixing those problems?
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Oh this is probably not going to be good. Although adapters are available and fit in European outlets, there is more you should do than just use the adapter. The spark occurred because there was probably no ground on the item. I don't mean ground as in the third prong on our outlets, but a ground to prevent too many volts into the computer. Unfortunately we have a lower voltage than Europe, so if they try to plug something in here, it will just not run or sound like it's dying. If we plug something in over there it will overload. With a normal adapter, there is still the European amount of voltage going to the computer and this is what caused the spark. The reason that you can use something like a hair dryer in different countries is because they have a switch on them that increases the number of resistors that the electricity passes through to prevent overloading. Laptops have this also, but your friend mostly likely did not change it. At least the majority of laptops that I have seen have a switch that does the same thing as the hair dryer switch. As far as fixing it, I would take it down to a computer repair place, because they have tools that can find the problem of where the break in the circuit is and may be able to fix it. They will be able to tell you what to do though. Hope this helped.
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i would say his motherboard is toast or else some of his components are toast and if hes computer is making a beeping noise hes memory(ram) or hard drive is broken
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Europe!!
Can you recharge a laptop in Europe with only a plug adaptor, or do you need a voltage converter?
I have an IBM X40 laptop and I want to be able to recharge it in Europe. Can I do it with only a plug adapter, or do I need to somehow convert the voltage? Or can I buy a power cord which will allow me to safely charge it overseas?
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you need a transformer if your laptop is 110. Europe run on 220 volts. also their plugs are different for the wall sockets but u can buy adapters for that
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Depends where you are. If your in America, then yes you will need to convert the voltage somehow. If in the UK, then no. Check your local Electrical store.
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Look on the power supply and see if it says 110-240V AC on it. If so just the plug adapter. If not you need a transformer too. You could also call tech support at http://www.laptoppower.net/IBM-Thinkpad-X41_Series/c68_76_315/p762/Laptop_AC_Adapter_60W_(004)/product_info.html and ask these people who sell Thinkpad adapters.
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If your Laptop was made within the last 10 fricken years, then you should be fine. All you need to do to be absolutely certain is look on the charger for your laptop, look where it says input, and as long as it says '100-240V' and '50-60Hz' then you'll be fine and all you'll need is a plug adapter
I have an IBM X40 laptop and I want to be able to recharge it in Europe. Can I do it with only a plug adapter, or do I need to somehow convert the voltage? Or can I buy a power cord which will allow me to safely charge it overseas?
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you need a transformer if your laptop is 110. Europe run on 220 volts. also their plugs are different for the wall sockets but u can buy adapters for that
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Depends where you are. If your in America, then yes you will need to convert the voltage somehow. If in the UK, then no. Check your local Electrical store.
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Look on the power supply and see if it says 110-240V AC on it. If so just the plug adapter. If not you need a transformer too. You could also call tech support at http://www.laptoppower.net/IBM-Thinkpad-X41_Series/c68_76_315/p762/Laptop_AC_Adapter_60W_(004)/product_info.html and ask these people who sell Thinkpad adapters.
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If your Laptop was made within the last 10 fricken years, then you should be fine. All you need to do to be absolutely certain is look on the charger for your laptop, look where it says input, and as long as it says '100-240V' and '50-60Hz' then you'll be fine and all you'll need is a plug adapter
Friday, January 2, 2009
Europe!
What is the best adapter plug or power converter to use in Europe for my Toshiba laptop?
I'm traveling to Greece & Sweden soon, and would like to know what i should purchase to charge my laptop in Europe. and do i need a converter as well? or just the adapter plug? thanks!
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You just need a 110 - 220 plug adapter. Pretty much all computers and laptops are dual-voltage, desktops switch manually, and laptops are automatic. Take a look at the power specifications on the AC Adapter, and you should see something like 100 - 240V by the input.
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Usually Toshiba comes with 100-240V range adapter so u won't need to buy a coverter.C the description in the power adapter.Better to buy a universal adapter so u can plug it in to any socket will cost u around 7$. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028Y4D3G?ie=UTF8&tag=minimini2-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0028Y4D3G
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AndyP is right: if your AC adapter is made for 220-240 V/60 Hz, you only need the plug adapter he linked to. The plug marked Europe will work in Sweden as well as Greece. In the below link, sockets/plugs are either type C or type F.
I'm traveling to Greece & Sweden soon, and would like to know what i should purchase to charge my laptop in Europe. and do i need a converter as well? or just the adapter plug? thanks!
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You just need a 110 - 220 plug adapter. Pretty much all computers and laptops are dual-voltage, desktops switch manually, and laptops are automatic. Take a look at the power specifications on the AC Adapter, and you should see something like 100 - 240V by the input.
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Usually Toshiba comes with 100-240V range adapter so u won't need to buy a coverter.C the description in the power adapter.Better to buy a universal adapter so u can plug it in to any socket will cost u around 7$. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028Y4D3G?ie=UTF8&tag=minimini2-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0028Y4D3G
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AndyP is right: if your AC adapter is made for 220-240 V/60 Hz, you only need the plug adapter he linked to. The plug marked Europe will work in Sweden as well as Greece. In the below link, sockets/plugs are either type C or type F.
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