Please tell me whether my American laptop would work in Belgium; i.e are the power units compatible? If not what do I need to buy and where to buy?
Laptops & Notebooks - 7 Answers
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yes
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yes most european plug outlets don't accomodate american technology. try best buy
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you will need an adapter, avalible from radioshack, if i am not mistaken, you will also need a voltage converter, but they can tell you for sure. be certain to take your laptop and power cord with you to radioshack so they can get you exactly what you need.
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Just take a voltage convertor (110v - 220) with you, that's what i think you might need.
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the sharper image I believe sells adapters that you can use that will convert the electrical current. If not sharper image, brookstone. You may even be able to find them at an airport, not sure if your airport as mega shopping.
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It has been few years since i was there, but i do think you will need a transformer, do to the difference in power out put there
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yes ypur laptop will work on belgium or anywhere in europe, regarding your power adapter usually most of the power adapter are autovolt menas it works on 110 V or 220 v just look at your power adapter label there is a voltage specifications when you see 110-240 vac means it is a autovolt converter no need to change buy you have to buy a adaptor plug converter most european socket use a different plug the us standard
