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    Question about thinkpad & international travel

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by galt, Jul 8, 2007.

  1. galt

    galt Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've ordered a T60 that will be delivered in two days. It comes with a 90watt power adapter. (I'm in the U.S.A)

    Can I use this adapter in Europe if I go there? Apart from the plug being different, do I need a step up transformer or can I plug in the 90watt adapter into a 230v socket (with socket adapter) ?
     
    galt, Jul 8, 2007
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  2. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    No it should be alright but to be on the safe side ask lenovo if it supports 220-240V
     
    SideSwipe, Jul 8, 2007
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The specifications at the end of the service manual say:

    So all you need is an adaptor for the power plug.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jul 8, 2007
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  4. SkiBunny

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    The T60 comes standard with an international warranty.

    Most T61 do not (cheaper price & build), unless you pay a whole bunch extra directly to Lenovo.

    But you will void your T60 international warranty if you plug it into a non-110 volt outlet over there without an appropriate adapter.
     
    SkiBunny, Jul 8, 2007
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  5. Playmaker

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    It is NOT a cheaper build. The lid material was changed to improve wireless signals. Goodness gracious.
     
    Playmaker, Jul 8, 2007
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    How would using an inappropriate adapter void the warranty? It's not like the adapter is acting like a transformer. I've seen hotels over there where they offer outlets that can accept American style plugs without the need to use a plug adapter.
     
    furrycute, Jul 8, 2007
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    So is the T61 a cheaper build or not?

    I dont know whether to try to steal a T60 or a T61 now ...
     
    klinger, Jul 8, 2007
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  8. unhooked

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    When I travel to Europe I use a Kensington AC/DC power adapter.
    It also works on the planes (the ones equipped with the Empower plugs) and in the cars.
     
    unhooked, Jul 8, 2007
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  9. unhooked

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    Depends on who you ask... :D
     
    unhooked, Jul 8, 2007
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    Read the specifications on your power adaptor. See the input voltage? 100V to 240V. Power bricks nowadays have auto-switching capability, so one brick will work anywhere in the world.
     
    nickmak, Jul 8, 2007
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  11. galt

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    Thanks for all the replies. I got a T60 with a 3 year extended depot warranty. Does that mean it's covered if I'm in ... say switzerland?
     
    galt, Jul 8, 2007
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  14. wearetheborg

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    T61 is better than T60. It has a rollcage in the lid, while the T60 does not.
     
    wearetheborg, Jul 8, 2008
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