I am traveling to England from the US for 3 months and need to take my computer. Does anyone have any suggestions for converters that worked on their own computers, or any info on converters in general? Thanks.
Posted by
OP
Staunton, VA, USA
12 posts
It says 125v. So that's ok? I've been strongly cautioned about plugging in US electronics into British outlets without a voltage transformer...
Also, does anyone know if there are any converters that receive 3 prong US plugs, or if I can plug a adapter so I can plug my three pronged computer cable into an international converter? Confusing, I know.
Posted by
Edmonton, AB, Canada
668 posts
What Steve says is absolutely correct, but are you sure it only says 125V? Since you are taking it with you, it must be a laptop (notebook/netbook). How old is it? What make is it? Virtually every laptop made in the recent past is dual voltage, so I am really surprised that it only works with the lower, North American voltage.
Posted by
OP
Staunton, VA, USA
12 posts
It said 125v on the converter. Its a Gateway that is a little over a year old...
Posted by
Grass Valley, California
506 posts
I don't have a lap top, but I know our camera, cell phone and GPS, and curling Iron convert over internally. Just need a bring prong plug converter. Look closely because it seems like a lot of electronics are made that way now.
Posted by
OP
Staunton, VA, USA
12 posts
Ah!
I was looking in the wrong place...The chord says 125v, the pack says 110-240v - which I assume is the voltage it sends to the computer. So it looks like I am ok with the computer, and I just bought an adapter...but do you think its advisable to buy a voltage converter anyway?
Posted by
Bloomington, IL, USA
9371 posts
Since your computer is already OK for world voltage, a voltage converter would be worthless to you. You just need the plug adapter.
Posted by
NC, United States
970 posts
Find out if you need to switch your machine to the different voltage. Most are automatic, but you never know.
You will need a UK-style plug converter.