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    Traveling to Germany

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by TherosFear, Sep 20, 2010.

  1. TherosFear

    TherosFear Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys, i need help seriously in something and i thought that this was the better place to ask:

    In 2 weeks i will travel to Germany (i will stay there aprox. 7 weeks), but i know that the voltage is different there (220v) than here in Mexico (110v, as far i know that the voltage is the same in all continent).

    I know too that i need an adapter because the plug there is different, here comes my question: Apart from that adapter (i dont know which they use in Berlin), i need an additional voltage converter for the laptop? (Alienware M15X), i know that if in the input says 110-240v there i should not see any problem, but i preferably like to ask than ending with a fried laptop (is going to be my communication method with my family).

    And another thing, like i will bring my Sony Ericsson Satio and probably a charger for my ipod do i need a converter?

    Thanks
     
    TherosFear, Sep 20, 2010
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  2. Trottel

    Trottel Notebook Virtuoso

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    Neither your laptop nor your ipod need a voltage converter.
     
    Trottel, Sep 20, 2010
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  3. J&SinKTO

    J&SinKTO Notebook Deity

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    I use both (laptop and IPOD Touch) on 220 volt systems in South Korea with only the plug adapter. Just ensure the power brick is rated for 110-240v and you should be fine.
     
    J&SinKTO, Sep 20, 2010
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  4. ramgen

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    This is how the european wall plugs look like:

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    You may need an adapter for that if your plug is not compatible. You can buy one in every airport.


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    ramgen, Sep 20, 2010
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  5. musho3210

    musho3210 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Completely off topic but have a great time in Germany. I love that country.
     
    musho3210, Sep 20, 2010
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