Wednesday, April 28, 2010

I am going to europe, Im taking my laptop with me

I am going to europe, Im taking my laptop with me. Do I just need to get a converter so i can plug in my own..
adapter which says 110V-240V on it, Or do I need to by something to change the power as well.
Other - Electronics - 4 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
you will need an adapter that changes american plugs into european. they can be bought every where so jsut go to a drug store or something
Answer 2 :
hay the power will be fine all you need is a adapter for the plug so that it will fit in there wall sockets hope i helped
Answer 3 :
That's it.. The laptop brick will adjust to the voltage and the cycles.
Answer 4 :
You want an adapter plug, but not a voltage converter. Some voltage converters may cause damage to your power supply because they do not output a clean sine wave.


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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

How will a laptop come in handy during a trip to europe?

How will a laptop come in handy during a trip to europe...?

Other - Europe - 9 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
maybe email or looking up things to do.
Answer 2 :
If you'll be traveling around a lot, don't take one, trust me. It'll be a hassle. There are plenty internet cafes if you need to research something.
Answer 3 :
Easy access to information and your email. However, with the proliferation of internet cafes, it's not really necessary unless you're doing business while you're there.
Answer 4 :
I can't imagine a reason in the world to take a laptop along to Europe on a trip. I'm assuming a vacation. If it's a business trip then you might want to take it.
Answer 5 :
Not handy, it will just be a pain to lug around everywhere and watch - even if you have a little one that's easy to carry, it's an extra valuable thing that you have to constantly watch and worry about. They have Internet cafes on every corner in the major cities of Europe, and they're really cheap (sometimes less than a Euro for an hour). It really is easier to just do that. Also, finding a non-secure WiFi network in Europe can be a difficult, unless you have one of those networks that you pay for to get it everywhere. In my personal opinion, leave the laptop at home and go into internet cafes - they have them EVERYWHERE, even Moldova which is the poorest country in Europe. That says a lot.
Answer 6 :
If you go to Europe from USA, don't forget that there is a different voltage so you can't use your regular charger. You can buy something like a VOLTAGE CONVERTER (form 220V to 110V) but still ... if you can go without it, I think it's better to just leave it at home.
Answer 7 :
Please don't take it! Last time I had it with me I regret it so-o-o-o much. It is the most useless thing ever in the trip unless you are having a business trip.
Answer 8 :
The only advantage to having your laptop here is the convenience of being able to connect to the internet from your hotel room. However, as others have told you, there are public internet access points widely available. These are generally cheaper than connecting at the hotel, unless you find a place with free internet access. If you're spending a significant amount of time on the internet, what would be the point of being in Europe - get out and see things. Bringing a laptop is not worth the effort unless you're coming on business and need it for that.
Answer 9 :
Don't bother. Jeez, you are traveling! There is internet access EVERYWHERE- why burden yourself with extra weight, and worry about it being damaged or stolen? Unless you are a working travel writer with thousands of photos and articles to work on, there is no need to bring your laptop.


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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

I have a MAC laptop and im going to Europe in the summer

I have a MAC laptop and im going to Europe in the summer. Will I be able to catch internet there?
Is there any point of taking my laptop for the trip. Will my wireless laptop catch internet. Is there even WiFi in Switzerland or Portugal???
Laptops & Notebooks - 4 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
If you go to a place that has wifi, your mac should work fine. Europe is known for internet cafe's and a lot of those do have wifi.
Answer 2 :
Of Course.
Answer 3 :
As long as there is wireless internet (wifi) it should work anywhere you take it but if there is no signal then a cafe or starbuck if availible is your best alternative for guaranteed internet.
Answer 4 :
I can't believe you're asking if there's wi fi in Europe... Come one, it's like asking if there are MacDonalds in the US... Where do you think you're going? Europe had wifi YEARS before the USA, literally every public square or by the vicinities of post offices, town halls, public buildings, there's FREE internet, in ALL european countries, the ones with the highest number of wifi hotspots being, curiously, precisely Switzerland and Portugal. DON'T ask this kind of questions while in Europe, it's very offensive and it damages even more the already bad reputation of americans as being rude and ignorant.

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Thursday, April 1, 2010

Can you take a North American laptop and be able to access internet in Europe?

Can you take a North American laptop and be able to access internet in Europe?
Any advice on where to go or if it's free, etc.?
Other - Europe - 3 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
yes! absolutely.
Answer 2 :
for the most part you need to make sure that your laptop is dual voltage, but i cannot think of abrand that is not. And you will need an adaptor plug that maes your 110 plug a 220 plug. We currently live in europe! So it is not a problem
Answer 3 :
yes you can

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