[Hidden-tech] computer connections while traveling

[Jim Ussailis]

Look at your laptop power supply. It probably says something like 100V - 
240V, 50 - 60 Hz. That means it works almost everywhere if you change the 
plug.

I have used US Compaq and IBM laptop power supplies in Germany, Austria, 
Switzerland, Iceland (220V, 50 Hz), and  UK (240V 50 Hz), as well as here 
& Canada (120V 60Hz).

A very few places in the world use much higher voltages like 380V and 
440V. Japan uses 100V, 60 Hz. I have seen a 360 volt label on a heater in 
Newfoundland once.

Plugs are available at U-Do-It electronics (Needham at 128 and Rt9) and 
the Radio Shack, although I have never bought them there. I just get a 
plug where I am, and change it.

Often stores in these countries sell an adaptor plug that accecpts a US 
plug & converts it to the appropiate wall plug. This will 
work just fine IF the power supply says the voltage & frequency are OK.

WARNING. DO NOT use an adaptor plug on for any appliance or lamp that 
doesn't have the host country's voltage & FREQUENCY on it's label. If you do 
smoke and a fire will result.


Jim Ussailis

jim at nationalwireless.com
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