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    New Acer 5610z; Should I Plug It In?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by NORTHERN TEUCHTER, Apr 6, 2007.

  1. NORTHERN TEUCHTER

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    Just returned to UK from a few days in New York where I picked up an Acer 5610Z notebook. Seems a great machine at first look at $779 plus tax. Was assured when buying (from CompUSA) that it was dual voltage (UK is 240v) but there is nothing in the instructions/pack to indicate that that is the case. The transformer does say Input 100-240v at1.5A and the power cord states 7A and 125V. Am I safe to proceed do you think? Thanks for any replies.
     
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    And UK electricity is 230-240V, so no problem provide the mains plug fits the UK socket.

    All (as far as I know) notebook PSUs are multi-voltage - it saves the manufacturers from the hassle of having to make different ones for different countries.

    John
     
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    Many thanks for the advice John. It works! N teuchter
     
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