do i need a travel converter or a travel adapter to plug my laptop while im on vacation in europe?
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Yes you should. I would just to be safe, but most likely you will need one.
Answer 2 :
yes you will need a set of plugs and possibly a voltage converter I have tried to help you by answering your question, now it's your turn to help... Would you vote for my niece Eileen Friedman (2nd from the left) online? Every vote for her bring us one step closer to a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. http://abcnews.go.com/abcnewsnow/PictureOfHealth/
Answer 3 :
In my experience you wont have to worry about a transformer. However that doesn't mean you should just try to plug your laptop right away. Check the power supply of your compter's plug on it there should be a sticker with a bunch of writing. If you see "INPUT 100-240V" that means you can plug your computer in with just a simple plug adaptor like this one http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/StaplesProductDisplay?&storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10051&partNumber=575638&cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Shopping-_-Technology_%253E_Batteries_-_-575638-AC5&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=575638 However if it is only marked for 100-120 then you'll have to look into getting a transformer as well since you're going to an area that uses 220 voltage which should be something like this or even larger. (we had some in germany that were like cinderblocks good thing they were cheap) http://www.international-electrical-supplies.com/international-voltage-converters.html But from what I've seen on most laptops you'll only need the simple plug adaptor so if you got a US plug it can fit into the european round styled. http://concierge.typepad.com/cntraveler__80days/images/2007/05/10/plug.jpg Hope this helps and that you'll have a good time over there.
Read more discussions:
