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    M11x Global traveller (planes/airports/abroad)

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Hello_Moto, Nov 7, 2011.

  1. Hello_Moto

    Hello_Moto Notebook Evangelist

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    Going to the Far East this Christmas to sight-see and say hello to relatives.

    Contemplating taking my M11x for the ride to stave off inevitable boredom during layovers etc.

    Just want to get your seasoned opinions on whether i actually need to purchase a separate step-down transformer for my UK 240v AC adapter or can i simply get away with getting a travel adapter (changes pin configuration only) and let the M11x AC adapter handle the stepping down/stepping up.

    Did a quick google search and the general consensus is that most modern laptop AC adapters are able to step down/up by themselves without the need for a transformer....the last thing i want is my M11x to fry :(

    I'm already aware of the customs and data sensitivity issues regarding the M11x and HDD respectively when travelling abroad.

    thanks in advance.
     
    Hello_Moto, Nov 7, 2011
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  2. manu72

    manu72 Notebook Consultant

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    I just checked my M11x R3 AC adapter and it supports 100-240V AC.
    So you only need a "pin adapter" to be able to plug it in the various AC outlets around the world :)
     
    manu72, Nov 7, 2011
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  3. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Yeah, just get the pin adapter. I went to Iceland for a week with my m11x and just used the pin adapter (Im from the US)
     
    ejohnson, Nov 7, 2011
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    I went to South Korea with my M11x, and all I needed was a pin adapter. Worked like a charm.
     
    Noah14, Nov 7, 2011
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  5. Hello_Moto

    Hello_Moto Notebook Evangelist

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    nice :)

    thanks for the input. Much appreciated.
     
    Hello_Moto, Nov 7, 2011
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  6. Rishwin

    Rishwin Notebook Deity

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    I brought my Asus G73 on my holiday to the US, and found it WAY too bulky and inconvenient.

    So while i'm here, i bought an M11x and absolutely love it. On-the-go, i couldn't possibly recommend any other laptop. Definitely take it with you, and i'm fairly certain a pin adapter is all you need.
     
    Rishwin, Nov 7, 2011
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