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    P6860 in Europe

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by WysockiSauce, Aug 23, 2008.

  1. WysockiSauce

    WysockiSauce Notebook Consultant

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    I'm going to be moving out to Europe soon and was wondering if I will need a power converter to run my P6860 there? If so can anyone recommend one? Would also like a plug adapter/surge protector.
     
    WysockiSauce, Aug 23, 2008
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    The power supply is dual voltage, but I'm sure you'll still need a tip converter. Those crazy Europeans and their weird plugs. :D
     
    Dook, Aug 23, 2008
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    Awesome. Any recommendation for a mini surge protector/tip converter combo? That would be sweet.
     
    WysockiSauce, Aug 23, 2008
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    I suppose one option would be to just replace the power cord with the local cord. You can easily detach the plug side of the PSU and the use the local cord instead.
     
    Archawk, Aug 23, 2008
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    that wont be efficient, if you need surge protector, go to a local shop and get one on site

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 23, 2008
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    sound suggestion, :cool:

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 23, 2008
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    There are a million places in Europe where u can get one man.. don't worry for it.
     
    victorusua, Aug 24, 2008
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  8. WysockiSauce

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    Alright, thanks for the advice!!!
     
    WysockiSauce, Aug 24, 2008
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    I think American plugs are weird hehe :p Im from Poland heh but u know what Irish plugs are worse :p have u seen one :p
     
    ZBIGPL, Aug 26, 2008
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    Just make certain you get the right cord ends. The top one is what I have on my Gateway PS. The bottom is a very standard connector, while the top is less common but still a standard.
     
    Tybalt39, Aug 26, 2008
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