Simple stupid question about bringing my laptop to Europe

MacB · 08-07-2006, 03:52 AM

I know nothing about laptops first of all.

I have a 6 month old HP Pavillion DV5000 and am going to Europe for a month.

Was just wondering what I need to use my lap top (ie power converter, power cord....)

Thanks for the help.

alfredw1 · 08-07-2006, 03:57 AM

i am going to europe too. i was told by my dad who has a laptop and travels to europe every year that all i need is a plug converter because of the different plugs overe there. he told me that that laptops already have a power converter in them.is this true? is this all i need?

MacB · 08-07-2006, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfredw1

i am going to europe too. i was told by my dad who has a laptop and travels to europe every year that all i need is a plug converter because of the different plugs overe there. he told me that that laptops already have a power converter in them.is this true? is this all i need?

You're a silver member for god sakes, you should know this stuff.

**The_Other_One** · 08-07-2006, 04:10 AM

Silver, don't ask question in someone's forum...

MacB - Look on your power addaptor for your laptop. If it says 100-240v 50-60Hz, you're fine. If it just says 100-120v 60Hz(or something like that) that's just for the states. Most electronics are fine world wide...

MacB · 08-07-2006, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Other_One

Silver, don't ask question in someone's forum...

MacB - Look on your power addaptor for your laptop. If it says 100-240v 50-60Hz, you're fine. If it just says 100-120v 60Hz(or something like that) that's just for the states. Most electronics are fine world wide...

Oh no, all it says is 125V, that's bad isn't it?

**The_Other_One** · 08-07-2006, 05:18 AM

Yeah... Eh, I don't beleive you can use that over in Europe without some other kind of power converter. Unfortunetly, the cheaper ones aren't made to use many watts nor are they suppose to be used for more than say 15 minutes...

You probably saw the right thing, but just in case, here's a picture of my laptop's power addaptor. I have used it in London...

I must say I'm quite suprised yours doesn't say 240v... My PDA, digital camera, video camera, laptop(both new and old) and Cell phone all have been compatable world-wide needing nothing more than a plug converter.

MacB · 08-07-2006, 05:28 AM

Oh man you're right, it is there but in small print 100-240v.

nice one. So all I need is a power corn and thats it?

Thanks alot for your help by the way

**The_Other_One** · 08-07-2006, 05:44 AM

Ah...so it says 100-240v and 50-60Hz? If it has one, it should have the other, but best to double check

All you'll need is either another cord or just a plug converter. You'll need to find out exactly what is used in the area you're going to, but I used something like this...

http://cgi.ebay.com/AC-POWER-ADAPTER...QQcmdZViewItem
(the large 3 pin one to the left...)

MacB · 08-07-2006, 05:50 AM

Wicked, thanks alot for your help.

tmfreak · 08-07-2006, 04:42 PM

Yeah, The first thing I thought when I saw this thread is powerconverter.. the plugs are different. Also, no question is a stupid question so dont be afraid to ask. There are many experienced people here who can help you out!

08-07-2006, 03:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
MacB New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9	Simple stupid question about bringing my laptop to Europe I know nothing about laptops first of all. I have a 6 month old HP Pavillion DV5000 and am going to Europe for a month. Was just wondering what I need to use my lap top (ie power converter, power cord....) Thanks for the help.

08-07-2006, 04:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,427	Silver, don't ask question in someone's forum... MacB - Look on your power addaptor for your laptop. If it says 100-240v 50-60Hz, you're fine. If it just says 100-120v 60Hz(or something like that) that's just for the states. Most electronics are fine world wide... __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

08-07-2006, 05:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,427	Yeah... Eh, I don't beleive you can use that over in Europe without some other kind of power converter. Unfortunetly, the cheaper ones aren't made to use many watts nor are they suppose to be used for more than say 15 minutes... You probably saw the right thing, but just in case, here's a picture of my laptop's power addaptor. I have used it in London... I must say I'm quite suprised yours doesn't say 240v... My PDA, digital camera, video camera, laptop(both new and old) and Cell phone all have been compatable world-wide needing nothing more than a plug converter. __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB Last edited by The_Other_One; 06-24-2008 at 02:03 PM.

08-07-2006, 05:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,427	Ah...so it says 100-240v and 50-60Hz? If it has one, it should have the other, but best to double check All you'll need is either another cord or just a plug converter. You'll need to find out exactly what is used in the area you're going to, but I used something like this... http://cgi.ebay.com/AC-POWER-ADAPTER...QQcmdZViewItem (the large 3 pin one to the left...) __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

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08-07-2006, 03:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
alfredw1 Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: tbilisi, georgia Age: 21 Posts: 143	i am going to europe too. i was told by my dad who has a laptop and travels to europe every year that all i need is a plug converter because of the different plugs overe there. he told me that that laptops already have a power converter in them.is this true? is this all i need?

08-07-2006, 05:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
MacB New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9	Oh man you're right, it is there but in small print 100-240v. nice one. So all I need is a power corn and thats it? Thanks alot for your help by the way

08-07-2006, 05:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
MacB New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9	Wicked, thanks alot for your help.

08-07-2006, 04:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
tmfreak Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 46	Yeah, The first thing I thought when I saw this thread is powerconverter.. the plugs are different. Also, no question is a stupid question so dont be afraid to ask. There are many experienced people here who can help you out!

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