Question about power voltage and charging in other countries

[Moogoo112]

i have a averatec 3225 and i was wondering if i went to say taiwan/china/japan, would i need to buy a special converter or can i just plug in normally. i remember we use like 120 volt and they use 230 or something. anyone?

 

[vegetation]

Check your power supply tag, it should tell you the input voltages allowed. Most power supplies I've seen are universal and so can handle 110 - 240v @ 50-60Hz. There could be a problem with the plug though, they often wont physically fit in other countries. You can pick up a pack of plug adapters at any travel supply store.

 

[kami333]

Japan uses the same plugs, 100v at either 50 or 60hz depending on switch side of the country you are on.

 

[Abhi]

Dell laptop bought from USA works fine in India (With a physical convertor)

 

[Dnana]

Brookstone or maybe Radio Shack sells a multi adapter that allows you to interface your U.S. unit with multiple plug outlet types of different countries in case you are visiting more than one.

 

[cy7878]

Taiwan uses 110V 60hz just like in the USA. China should be 220, but most A/C adaptors should be able to handle that as well.