Avi

What do i need to be able to plug my laptop and other stuff in when i'm in the states.. Is it a different voltage, or do i just need a travel adaptop thingy.

Thanks

Andy

XT

different voltage (110 volt) gotta get another power supply

AndyC_772

iTrader: (2)

Most laptops etc have power supplies with a universal input - check the label, they're typically OK on 90 to 264V. It's cheaper and easier for manufacturers to use a universal PSU worldwide than it is to make separate, country specific adapters. Only the plug tends to vary, so you'll need a travel adapter.

Jerome

Further to AndyC's comments, check the adapter, if the label on it says something along the lines of the text below, you'll be fine with a travel plug adapter:

Input:
AC 100 - 240V
50-60Hz 93-101VA

OllyK

If not, your Pentium IV 3.2 Ghz is going to run like a 486 SX 33

Avi

Ok, looks like i'll Just need a travel adaptop for the laptop.

The GF is whingeing about her straighteners and Hairdryer etc.. looks like it's tuff luck

Markus

As said by others, most adaptors should be switchable, usually automatically. We've got various macs here, Laptops and Desktops.

All we needed for the laptops was a UK to USA plug adaptor, for the desktops, they have a switch which we simply flicked from 240v to 110v, job done.

matt.bowey

The hairdryer will be pretty useless, as power = (V^2)/R, with half voltage, you will get 1/4 the power.....! I guess the same could be said for the hair tongs!!

When i went a few years back, i seem to remember of having 2 weeks of moaning from the misses (about the hairdryer, to be clear......)!!