Traveling to Europe and wondering if my step down converter will be safe for my laptop...Help?
My laptop uses a Sony 19.5V AC adaptor. Says input 100-240V. Output 19.5V. My converter is a Simran step down voltage converter. Says its for use with computers, VCRs, etc. not exceeding 200 Watts. Then says Input 220/240 AC. Output 110/120V. Power 200 Watts. Is this sufficient and safe for my computer? Thanks for any advice!
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Answer 1 :
If your laptop power supply says input 100-240V you do not need a converter to use it in europe, just get a plug converter to let it fit in the socket and your AC adapter will function just fine on the euro voltage.
Answer 2 :
If your Sony AC adapter can be switched to 240V (if there's an actual switch on it or it switches automatically) you do not need that second converter. You'll need just a little adapter for the plug itself, because we have flat prongs and most European countries have round prongs. You can buy a set of them at Radio Shack and other stores like that. If your Sony AC adapter/charger cannot be switched to 240V, use that second adapter with input of 220/240 and output of 110/120 (and the Sony thing set the way it is now in the US.) Looking at the specifications of the devices you have, they are fine. You'll be OK.
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