Acer Aspire One help

A couple of things. I have an Asus which is completely compatible with 220v. However, I took a quick peak at the Acer web site and it appears that you do need to buy an appropriate adapter. I would buy their's. Since it is a new machine and if you have problems you don't want them to say that the you broke it with the wrong converter. One of the ways they make things cheaper is to pull out the bells and whistles. Don't think you have any choice.

Well, that's not good news since they won't have them for another 8 weeks. Thank you for your replys.

Lisa

First, you've got your machines mixed up.

Lisa, look on the power cord. Is there a "brick" like object on the cord? If so, anywhere on it does it say 110-240 or numbers similar?

Is it an 8 inch or 10 inch. Can you give us the product number? Where you got it? The product number should be on the bottom. It will be something like A0A110-1234 or AOA150-1234

It is an Acer Aspire One AOA150-1887 8.9-Inch Netbook from Amazon. I don't see 110-240 anywhere. (Or maybe I do. On the back of the AC "block" in says (after all the Chinese) under input: 100-240v~1.2A(1.2A0 50-60Hz. No brick but there are 16 other symbols, no joke.. At this point I think I only the "cable." If you are familiar with type of thing perhaps you can tell me if I'm correct. The part is here
http://www.techstore.co.uk/detail_82292.html

I'm trying to do this on dial-up so it's taking forever. I did call Acer, got somebody in India, who made it sound like a snap to pick up the part(s) in London. That doesn't really seem to be the case... I'm trying to figure out if I need the AC adapter too or can use the one it came with. The (really bad manual) that came with it make it sound like we only need the cable. Can you tell I'm confused and desprate? I owe you a pint or six if you can figure this out.

Lisa

Lisa, the "brick" is the same as the "block" you found. The big heavy rectangular thing between the outlet and your computer. If it says 110-240, you're fine. In fact, I have not heard of a laptop recently not rated as such. Laptops are meant for travel, and they try and make it easy for people to use them worldwide. I know I've read other posts here by people who travel with the Acer Aspire One, so I'm sure someone who has used theirs in Europe will chime in.

I think they're wanting to sell you a cord with a UK plug on the end, rather than have you use a cheap plug converter that you plug what you already have into.

Lisa, we travelled last september to europe with our Acer Aspire One purchased in Canada. We used our regular converter, and had no problems. We did not even known they we're selling their own. Make sure your converter will take the 3 prongs cord.

Thank you so much everybody! We needed a magnifying glass to read those numbers. And thank you Martine for saying you used yours with an adapter without blowing up the hotel. What a refief. We promise to toast each and every one of you from the top of Beachy Head--sun, rain, blizzard, or hurricane won't deter us. You guys are the best.

Lisa

As everyone said, you're good to go. (That input: 100-240 was the key.)The only thing you will need is an adaptor plug which can be found at any travel, hardware or big box store. They run anywhere from $1-3 each depending on where you get them.

Most of Western Europe uses the two round prong type, while the UK uses the three rectangular prongs.

If you need an adapter (ie: US to Euro) you can pick one up at the airport. I thought it would be expensive at the airport, but found out it was cheaper than gettnig it at Target!