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Overseas Use: Is Plug Converter Only Thing I Need?

Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 1:49 am
by Wolfie
This may be a stupid question, but I'll be traveling to Hong Kong and will be bringing my X60s with me. Is a plug coverter the only thing I need? Or will I need a different powersupply?

Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 6:17 am
by sugo
I have used thinkpad in Hong Kong. Yes a plug converter is all you need since the ac adapter supports 220V AC.

Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 8:27 am
by pianowizard
For AC adapters that say "100-240V" and "50-60Hz", all you need is a plug adapter. I just went to France last week and recharged my PDA and cell phone through a plug adapter without any problem.

Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 6:49 pm
by roblim
Most laptops can convert voltage correctly but i always carry a volt. converter/plug adapter combo. unit that I picked up from radio shack. I use it for devices that I am not sure about such as my digital camera battery charger and cell phone charger. It's a little heavy but worth the added security.

http://spacs.k12.wi.us/mallorca/images/ ... verter.jpg

Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 4:13 am
by Wolfie
Thanks guys. That's what I thought.

Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 4:16 am
by Trolle
Just purchase a cord that fits into the wall socket and your power box. No need to carry an heavy plug. That is what I do between the US and Europe all the time.

Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 10:26 am
by tourist.Tam
just nick a power cable from another electric device such as (but not restricted to) a portable hifi system, a toaster, or an old radio. I'm doing that at the moment. If it fits physically, you're all good. And yes the charger says 220v on it.

Tam