Laptops in Europe?

MorphineChild

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Got a quick question for traveling abraod, well more of a confirmation of my thoughts.

I have an older HP laptop (n3210) and I am going to be going to germany this fall. The AC/DC adapter I have says:
Input 100-240V ~1.8 A 50/60 Hz
Output: 19V.....

Well what I want confirmation on is that this is safe to just get a plug adapter for european countries and I will be good. This adapter does covert the correct amount of power right? Or do I need to buy a power converter that is powerfull enough to power my laptop. I hope I can get by with just buying the plug adapters.
I just don't want to risk frying my laptop!

Thanks in advance for any help.
 

Mark R

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This is a 'universal' power supply, as is provided with most laptops these days.

It will automatically detect the mains voltage and operate appropriately. No voltage convertor is necessary, although you will probably find that you need a plug convertor to connect a US style plug into a European (or British) socket.
 

MorphineChild

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Thanks, that is what I thought, just wanted at least one more persons knowledge so I don't blow up a laptop! ;) Plug adapters are cheap, a good enough power converter for laptops/computers is not!