power adapter in other countries

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by flagella666, Sep 16, 2004.

  1. flagella666

    flagella666 Private E-2

    hello, tomorrow im going to purchase a sony vaio s150 and im going to be taking it to london in a couple weeks. i was wondering if anyone knows if i need any sort of power converter since ill be in another country. i need to write a paper and i dont think my battery life will last more than an hour or two. eeek!
     
    flagella666, Sep 16, 2004
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  2. Insomniac

    Insomniac Billy Ray Cyrus #1 Fan

    I think Britain, the rest of Europe and Australasia use 240/250 volts, while America uses 110/120 volts.
     
    Insomniac, Sep 16, 2004
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  3. flagella666

    flagella666 Private E-2

    hrmmm... i was hoping that the adapters are magical and do the converting for you. i guess thats just crazy talk, that is.
     
    flagella666, Sep 17, 2004
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  4. Insomniac

    Insomniac Billy Ray Cyrus #1 Fan

    A lot of adaptors are dual voltage, as in 110/120 and 240/250.

    Look on the power pack or adaptor label.
     
    Insomniac, Sep 17, 2004
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