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    power cords for traveling to the uk

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by whablo, Apr 15, 2005.

  1. whablo

    whablo Newbie

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    right, i am off to the united kingdom for the next 3 years and i have just bought a dell inspiron 700m

    i just wanted to know if i can just fit a uk adapter on the end of my u.s power cord , or would i need to get a whole actually power converter/ power cord which is designed to changed the voltage from u.k to u.s levels?

    any help will be greatly appreciated

    thanks
     
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  2. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    i took my i2100 to hong kong a couple years ago. i only needed a converter to fit the wall socket since the transformer (the black box in line with a/c cord) had a variable range that allowed for HK voltage. my new 6000's transformer will handle a range of 100-240 volts. check the transformer and see if it will handle UK spec voltage. if so, all you need is the converter to fit the wall outlet. if not, you will have to purchase a UK spec cord.
     
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  3. Quikster

    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    at most electronic stores you can buy international conversion kits and if nothing else they sell them in airports.

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