I am from the U.S. and going to travel to Europe, do I need a power converter for my laptop in europe?
I have a Sony Laptop
Other - Europe - 5 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
YES.. go to any RADIO SHACK and BUY the converter WITH THE TRANSFORMER and buy the package of adapter plugs to go with it and you will be OK just about anywhere you care to go in the world
Answer 2 :
Yes, you would. Normal voltage in Europe is 220/230 volts. I understand the US has 110 volts. Ask for a converter and plug set - as not all European countries have the same plug system.
Answer 3 :
I just bought a converter plug from Walmart. Its was like $10.00 and its a surge protector. Look for it in the travel area where the suit cases are. It has the ability to plug into like 3 different plugs.
Answer 4 :
It depends. Check the box on your cord (the power converter). If it says Input 110-240v, then you only need a plug adapter to change the physical shape. If it says 110v only, you will need a new power converter/transformer. If your laptop is under warranty, it is best to get one with the same manufacturer brand. UK plugs look like this: http://www.zj-yunhuan.com/products_img/British_UK_plug_with_fuse_Y006.jpg And continental Europe like this: http://www.global-b2b-network.com/direct/dbimage/50106782/Power_Cords___Europe.jpg Most likely, you will just need the plug adapter (about $10 at an electronics store), since most newer laptops are dual voltage. Mine comes in several pieces, and looks like this: http://img.alibaba.com/photo/208179300/International_Plug_Adapter_Smart_Multi_Adapter.jpg
Answer 5 :
I've lived here in Italy for 9 years and have 5 Sony laptops. You DO NOT need a power converter. The power supply that comes with the computer works with both voltage/frequency ranges. You can verify this by reading the label on your power supply - it will say something like Vin : 100~240VAC 50 / 60 hz. It would be very rare for a laptop not to have a switching power supply that could be used both in Europe and the US. What you do need is a plug adapter in order to plug the computer in.
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