[Prewett]

Approximately how how many watts does an average laptop draw ?

[I'm in Thailand, have a Compaq Presario V2000 laptop bought in the USA. Thailand has 220 volt electricity,... and I intend to buy a transformer. Transformers come with various wattage ratings. So,.... ???]

 

[V0lt]

I would check the power brick to see if it's compatible as-is. A lot of electronics- newer transformers usually- are compatible with just a plug adapter. It was in this way that I was able to charge my mp3 player overseas.

If it turns out that the brick isn't compatible with that voltage, use the wattage quoted on the brick- that's the most current that the laptop can draw from it, so it's a safe bet that you won't need anything higher from the transformer.

 

[Prewett]

I'll check my brick ASAP. Thanks ! jwp

 

[QAndy]

Hi, Prewett. What did you decide? Is my 50 watt transformer enough for the laptop?