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    taking my uk laptop to japan

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by jacktheladisback, May 15, 2007.

  1. jacktheladisback

    jacktheladisback Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have a sony sz450, with a uk supplied power adapter. it says in the ac adapter that it accepts inputs of 100-240v, and 50 or 60hz frequency. japan is 100v, 50hz or 60hz as far as i can find out. does this mean it is fine to use in japan, given a simple socket convertor? or do i need to do something else??
     
    jacktheladisback, May 15, 2007
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Looks like your set.
     
    usapatriot, May 15, 2007
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    I used my 460NC in Japan, China and Hong Kong a month ago and it works fine in those places.

    I don't think you will have any problem w/yours too
     
    fastorange, May 15, 2007
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    ~fastorange, what type of converter/transformer did you use in China (was it Beijing/Shanghai)?

    thanks...I'm going there in a few months
     
    justlivelife, May 15, 2007
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    inputs of 100-240v can use everywhere in the world
     
    wuruoyu, May 15, 2007
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    I m not sure about Beijing, but I remembered I was in Shanghai 2 years ago and I was in GuangDong (Canton) last month, I don't need any type of adatper/transformer at all!

    China's electrical outlets accept almost all the plug types from around the world. At least the hotels, factories I have been to have similar electrical outlets which looks weird but can take almost anything
     
    fastorange, May 15, 2007
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    All your power supply questions are answered here.

    Japan is 100V 50/60Hz. That site even explains what types of power sockets are normally used. Very use if you are going to strange places.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 16, 2007
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    I think those is same, When I was at China yesteryear with my TX1, that did work great.. did visit ShangHai, Xiamen, what I know is whole china got same volt, I do believe it shall work at Japan to. there is no worries
     
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    Good info!!! Saved in my favorites
     
    fastorange, May 16, 2007
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