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    Travelling to Europe

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by S123, Mar 11, 2007.

  1. S123

    S123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have a Compal HEL80 and I live in North America. What do I need if I'm travelling to Europe and need to use my laptop?

    Thanks,
    S123
     
    S123, Mar 11, 2007
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    check ur power adapter - if it says input = 100 (or above) to 220 (or above) then all u need is adapter for the power plug to the wall socket

    wifi readiness is a plus, since there r so hotspots almost everywhere

    have fun in europe

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Mar 11, 2007
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    Hotspot availability depends largely on which country you're going to, trust me, I live here.
     
    Nicke, Mar 12, 2007
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    Thanks! Power adapter seems fine, I will go get a wall socket.

    I'm going to Brussels, don't know about the hotspots over there, hopefully there are a few of them.
     
    S123, Mar 12, 2007
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    Ice-Tea MXM Guru NBR Reviewer

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    You can find Telenet Hotspots right here. Gemeente = county so should be "Brussel"
     
    Ice-Tea, Mar 12, 2007
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    There are a lot of unsecured wifi networks ready to be used :D
    For Telenet you have to pay if I'm not mistaken.
     
    alphagamma, Mar 12, 2007
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    I used a plug adapter with my laptop when I went over to England, because it took 110-240V in. Just a data point for you ;) You don't need a voltage stepper or anything, just the plug adapter(s).
     
    Pitabred, Mar 13, 2007
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