[TechAssist] Re: Computer in England -What to consider

  • From: "Joe blanks" <jblanks2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 10:49:37 -0400

Check here for conversion units and adaptors
http://www.110220volts.com/
and as a previous reply stated CHECK WITH CUSTOMS
some cpu versions cannot be exported.
you could also check with the manufacturer of your laptop.


Joe Blanks
Monmouth Stereo
450 Hwy 35
Shrewsbury, N.J. 07702
732-842-0595


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "George" <grndmstrg@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 3:55 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer in England -What to consider


> Roger,
>
> Check your ac battery adapter for input  working voltage range. The newer
> ones usually will work from 100-240vac, the frequency is not an issue with
> these units, just get an ac plug adapter.  The modem line connector plug
is
> also different, you can get an adapter for both online. The modem itself
> should work ok although it's suppose to be  BABT approved for use in the
> UK.. Check this website for good info:
>
> http://home.worldonline.dk/andersa/technotravel/usinuk.htm
>
>
> George
> Afana Electronics
> Moreno Valley, CA
> grndmstrg@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Roger G/ Mr Fix-It" <rogerfixit@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2003 8:14 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Computer in England -What to consider
>
>
> > Aside from the  voltage difference, what else should be considered if
> > sending a laptop to England?? There is the 50 to 60 Hz condition.
> > Also, what about modem connection??
> > Assume AOL is available there. If not, another ISP would work.
> >
> > Roger G.
> >
> > Mr. Fix-It     Harrisburg, PA 17110    WebSite-
> > http://mrfixit.netfirms.com
> > rogerfixit@xxxxxxxxxxx  (alternate - rogerfixit@xxxxxxxx )
> > FAX 801-705-3748 ; Tel: 717-763-7098 (shop) 717-652-1703(home)
> >
> >
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