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Chloroform · 08-18-2007, 09:03 AM

Hey all,

I'll be going to the UK in September for Grad School and I'm taking the laptop my parents just got for me (Dell Inspiron 1720 in case it matters). I'm coming from the US. Now, my question is, will I need a current converter for my laptop? The US uses 110v/60hrz while the UK uses 220v/50hrz (I believe). But I heard from someone that newer electronic devices, including notebook computers, can run on either voltage. If a converter is required any suggestions as to a particular brand or model would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much for the help.

08-18-2007, 09:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chloroform Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 12 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium	Going abroad with new laptop. Will I need a current converter? Hey all, I'll be going to the UK in September for Grad School and I'm taking the laptop my parents just got for me (Dell Inspiron 1720 in case it matters). I'm coming from the US. Now, my question is, will I need a current converter for my laptop? The US uses 110v/60hrz while the UK uses 220v/50hrz (I believe). But I heard from someone that newer electronic devices, including notebook computers, can run on either voltage. If a converter is required any suggestions as to a particular brand or model would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for the help.