Voltage Converter Question

[Pstreet1 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pstreet1]

Any recomendations for a good voltage converter which is able to handle a computer's needs? We're heading to Rome the last of the month.

[vintner Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close vintner]

Laptop I assume-check the power rating on the power adapter. It is likely rated 100-240VAC 50/60Hz. If so, the only thing you would need to do is to find a power cord to plug into the adapter (if it is an IEC plug) or an power adapter connector to change the standard straight plug into their power plug style.

[Pstreet1 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pstreet1]

Thanks. I've heard horror stories of computers being fried, so I assumed we needed a voltage converter. Not needing one gives me one less thing to "make sure I've covered" before we go.

[Hostelling Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hostelling]

If your hair dryer will work on your converter, the laptop requires far less amperage. Check your lap top transformer, on laptop power cord, should by 50/60 cycles.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

Amazon has then fairly cheap

[vintner Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close vintner]

Were you able to check the power supply to verify the rating?

If it is a universal supply and has the ratings I listed above, you will be fine, other than the cord end will need to be corrected for the country power.

[Pstreet1 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pstreet1]

All our settings on the transformer are good, so all we need is the adaptor plug.

Thanks.