i have a laptop and want to roam europe with mobile broadband. whats best?
Cell Phones & Plans - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Find a Euro provider that has prepaid service over there, it'll be much cheaper.
Answer 2 :
Great question. Sprint, Alltel and T-Mobile don't really cater to this crowd right now. However, Verizon and AT&T do. Both have plans that let you roam in Europe with 100 MB per month. That's good for regular web pages and email but definitely not Youtube, downloading songs or music. It can get you the essentials done while still having domestic coverage when you come back. Verizon's is $130 while AT&T's is $140. However, for $230, AT&T will throw another 100 MB on it (200 MB in total). Full details on coverage and cost in the sources. I hope this helps
Answer 3 :
if it were me, i'd get the sprint or verizon 8830 blackberry: http://www.evdoinfo.com/content/view/2051/64/ and when in europe, prolly do a pre-pay sim card.
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Monday, May 28, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Traveling to Europe from US: What kind of international adapter will I need?
Traveling to Europe from US: What kind of international adapter will I need?
I will be in Europe for 10 months for a gap year. I will most likely be bringing a hair dryer, hair straightener, walkie talkie charger, alarm clock, and my laptop charger. What sort of international adapter would I need so that my appliances work with the voltage in Europe?
Other - Europe - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
they have different types in europe most countries like germany,italy,spain.. got this type http://www.prisma-world.com/wDeutsch/Bilder/Stecker.gif it's 220-230 V..so since you only got 110V in the US i*m not sure if the higher voltage won't damage your stuff in the UK they got this type http://www.hardware-rogge.com/images/product_images/popup_images/8279_0.jpg and the voltage is 240V in switzerland they also got another one http://www.weingaertner-kabel.de/img/produkte/stecker%20und%20kupplungen/Schutzkontakt-Stecker%20Schweiz%20CH,%2010%20A,%20230%20V~%20-%20small.jpg the voltage is also 230V you can buy chargers that fit really cheap at amazon, and about the hair straightener, when i went to the US i took mine it wouldn't work very well, cause it didnt get hot at all, so idk if yours would work here
Answer 2 :
Let us start at square one: Firstly check all appliances you wish to bring, if they are marked 110-220 Volts AC all you need is a European Convertor plug - available from Radio Shack for around $2. If the appliance is marked 110 Volts AC you need a step-down transformer and the European Convertor plug. Saying that, if it is just the hairdryer and hair straightener that are 110 Volts AC and you are staying in reputable hotels then you will not need the "Transformer" as all bathrooms have a "Shaver Socket" that operated at 110 Volts AC. DO NOT plug a 110 Volt appliance into our electricity supply without the "transformer" otherwise you will "fry" it or electrocute yourself - possibly both.
Answer 3 :
2 pin to 3 pin converter answer mine: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvnnQ6vIP57Q2lGbPhHTtdLsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100812080525AAUaf1n
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I will be in Europe for 10 months for a gap year. I will most likely be bringing a hair dryer, hair straightener, walkie talkie charger, alarm clock, and my laptop charger. What sort of international adapter would I need so that my appliances work with the voltage in Europe?
Other - Europe - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
they have different types in europe most countries like germany,italy,spain.. got this type http://www.prisma-world.com/wDeutsch/Bilder/Stecker.gif it's 220-230 V..so since you only got 110V in the US i*m not sure if the higher voltage won't damage your stuff in the UK they got this type http://www.hardware-rogge.com/images/product_images/popup_images/8279_0.jpg and the voltage is 240V in switzerland they also got another one http://www.weingaertner-kabel.de/img/produkte/stecker%20und%20kupplungen/Schutzkontakt-Stecker%20Schweiz%20CH,%2010%20A,%20230%20V~%20-%20small.jpg the voltage is also 230V you can buy chargers that fit really cheap at amazon, and about the hair straightener, when i went to the US i took mine it wouldn't work very well, cause it didnt get hot at all, so idk if yours would work here
Answer 2 :
Let us start at square one: Firstly check all appliances you wish to bring, if they are marked 110-220 Volts AC all you need is a European Convertor plug - available from Radio Shack for around $2. If the appliance is marked 110 Volts AC you need a step-down transformer and the European Convertor plug. Saying that, if it is just the hairdryer and hair straightener that are 110 Volts AC and you are staying in reputable hotels then you will not need the "Transformer" as all bathrooms have a "Shaver Socket" that operated at 110 Volts AC. DO NOT plug a 110 Volt appliance into our electricity supply without the "transformer" otherwise you will "fry" it or electrocute yourself - possibly both.
Answer 3 :
2 pin to 3 pin converter answer mine: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvnnQ6vIP57Q2lGbPhHTtdLsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100812080525AAUaf1n
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Monday, May 7, 2012
How can I find out if a laptop is multi voltage before buying it?
How can I find out if a laptop is multi voltage before buying it?
im looking to buy a multi voltage laptop because i will be living in europe for a few years. i like the dell ones ive looked at but i cant find any info on their site on wheather or not any of their laptops are multi voltage (110-240v). where can i find this info on not only Dell computers but other ones as well, considering im shopping online??????
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Almost all laptops have this feature now so really you should be asking which ones don't voltage switch. The best you can do is decide on a model you really like and then call the company to ask them.
Answer 2 :
The online sites should ideally contain the electrical specifications. It is easier if you are in a retail store; just look at the power pack: the ratings will be on it.
Answer 3 :
Any good manufacturer will have the information within the spec's for the laptop that your looking at. The only thing your going to need is an adapter that fit the ac connector.
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im looking to buy a multi voltage laptop because i will be living in europe for a few years. i like the dell ones ive looked at but i cant find any info on their site on wheather or not any of their laptops are multi voltage (110-240v). where can i find this info on not only Dell computers but other ones as well, considering im shopping online??????
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Almost all laptops have this feature now so really you should be asking which ones don't voltage switch. The best you can do is decide on a model you really like and then call the company to ask them.
Answer 2 :
The online sites should ideally contain the electrical specifications. It is easier if you are in a retail store; just look at the power pack: the ratings will be on it.
Answer 3 :
Any good manufacturer will have the information within the spec's for the laptop that your looking at. The only thing your going to need is an adapter that fit the ac connector.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
When you buy a laptop in USA, can it play Region 2 DVDs?
When you buy a laptop in USA, can it play Region 2 DVDs?
If you a buy a laptop/notebook (specifically Apple MacBook) in the USA and import it into Europe, can this laptop play Region 2 (Europe) DVDs? Or is it only configured for reading of Region 1 (USA & Canada) DVDs? Thanks for help!
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You can change the region seven times and then after that, it stays to what it was on the seventh time. This is done just for the reason you asked or for the one-offs you need to change the region.
Answer 2 :
Yes it works.
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If you a buy a laptop/notebook (specifically Apple MacBook) in the USA and import it into Europe, can this laptop play Region 2 (Europe) DVDs? Or is it only configured for reading of Region 1 (USA & Canada) DVDs? Thanks for help!
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You can change the region seven times and then after that, it stays to what it was on the seventh time. This is done just for the reason you asked or for the one-offs you need to change the region.
Answer 2 :
Yes it works.
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