[Hidden-tech] Question about international travel

John Broglio jbroglio at comcast.net
Fri Dec 15 17:29:59 EST 2006


What you are looking for is called an "adapter" (not a "converter" which 
is for voltage).  It just translates U.S. plugs into foreign plugs.  
Britain uses one kind of plug config, continental Europe  uses another.  
For about $10-$15, you can get an adapter kit (Harlow's in 'hamp has 
them) or  a nifty all-in-one universal adapter gizmo (I got one at 
Staples).    Bon Voyage.

John Broglio
> 1-check the power brick for your laptop first; chances are it accepts  
> voltages in the 110 to 220 or even 240 range at 50 to 60hz- if so ,  
> there is no frying risk. all you need is a converter to adapt the  
> physical shape of the plug. If it only accepts 110 (I've never seen  
> this) then you will probably fry the brick but not the laptop.
> 2-it varies, but I haven't had problems finding either wifi or a  
> computer with internet connection for pay use
> 3-cellphone might work (mine does) but roaming charges are exorbitant.  
> you're better off buying a prepaid fone there, or, if your cellphone  
> is/can be unlocked (I think your provider is required to unlock it)  
> and you have a tri or quad band phone, you can just buy a prepaid  
> simcard at the airport and use it there.
>
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