trying to figure out what i need to use for my laptop/electrical gadgets.
hello all,
I'm about to embark on a trip to Italy from the US and im trying to determine what type of converter i need for all my electrical gadgets. i have the following gadgets that ill need to use over seas
-(2) digital camera battery chargers
-cel phone
-laptop
i found a hi/lo converter that says it will work on the low setting for recharger's (appliances not exceeding 50 watts) and on the hi setting it rattles off hair dryers, travel irons, curlers, etc (appliances from 50-1650 watts) yet looking at the actual converter on the label it says "should not be used with electronic circuitry, i.e. computers, tv's, vcr's etc"
anyone have any insight on this? know of something that will give me 100% confidence to use for my laptop to ensure it wont get fried?
thanks!
Reply to this Hello Geoff
Check the appliance tolerance on the chargers and laptop. For example my one says "100-240V, 50-60Hz", whilst my battery recharger says the same thing. I am not sure of the voltage in Italy, but if it is in this range, it should be okay. I purchased my laptop in Taiwan (the same 110V, 60Hz standard as North America) and took it everywhere (Europe (including Italy), Africa, Middle East, Australia) and have never had any problems. My battery charger came from Singapore, and likewise no issues.
However, mobile(cell) phones can be more problematic. Some brands of phone sell devices that allow you to recharge by using a USB port in your computer - mine is a Nokia. If the computer is able to moderate the flow of energy it receives, than it should mean charging anything via laptop will be okay too (i.e. such as MP3 players).
Reply to this Shane,
the power in italy is 220v (versus 120v in the us)
all my chargers (laptop, both digital cameras) say 100-240v and 50-60Hz. my cel phone is able to charge via my laptop, similar to how yours is... also my ipod is too..
i just dont want to fry any of my glorious gadgets 😊
Reply to this I can understand! I'd hate to fry my gadets, it would be down there with losing my passport!
I am writing to this you on my Fujitsu laptop (purchased in Taiwan - a country with 110V) in my home country - Australia (which uses 240V) and there are no issues. Why not have a chat with the manufacturer of the computer/battery charger/cell phone? I did this before my laptop purchase in Taiwan, and they assured me it would be okay (but I still checked the AC laptop adapter tolerance for myself) - and they were right.
The world would be a simpler place to travel if we all were on the same voltage! :-)
Reply to this The world would be a simpler place to travel if we all were on the same voltage! :-)
haha.. it sure would! :-)
thanks for the insight and that's a great idea to contact the mfg.
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