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traveliing with a laptop to europe...

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Valhalla1

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i want to bring my laptop on my upcoming europe vacation but I dont know how I'll power it, and I am leaving thursday so I dont have time to order anything online... i need an ac adapter that is compatible with the voltage and plugs in france, the netherlands, germany and other european countries..

anyone know if u can get something like this somewhere like a fry's electronics or other store that I could find in Dallas (where we are flying out of)?
 
Valhalla1, Staples has this "universal" set of power plugs that cost about $100.00 for the whole set. Take in mind that this set comes under their 30 day return policy if you're not happy w/ it 🙂
 


<< Take in mind that this set comes under their 30 day return policy if you're not happy w/ it >>



ahh.. that sounds nice, i am sure i can find something wrong with it once i get back in 2 weeks that would let me take it back for my money 🙂 thanks for the quick reply
 
Actually you might try the return trick also at Wal-mart and you won't have to front as much money because, I'm pretty sure you can grab just one adapter😎
 
The internet cafe scene is pretty well set up there...and the entertainment just keeps on coming. When I went, I barely thought about computers at all
 
mos tlaptops have a universal ac adapter for 220 or 110 volts. all you need is a new cable (lots of laptops just have a cable with a prong at the end, with a figure 8 connector on the other end)
 
well on my laptop's ac adapter, it says 120-240 volt, but there is no switch or anything, will it automatically adapt to europe power? also aren't the plugs there different, so would i need some plug adapters ?
 


<< well on my laptop's ac adapter, it says 120-240 volt, but there is no switch or anything, will it automatically adapt to europe power? also aren't the plugs there different, so would i need some plug adapters ? >>



RTFM!

Just kidding 😛 Yeah if there is no switch then it probably senses voltage automatically. But it wouldn't hurt to check!
 
so all i need is a plug adapter, you are sure? I dont want to blow up my laptop when i plug it in if all i have is a 5 dollar adapter... 🙁
 
Most laptops have auto-sensing adapters that will run on any voltage specified on the AC adapter. You will need the plug adapters so that you can actually plug the laptop into the wall.
 
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