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nico-t · 09-29-2007, 10:59 AM

when i buy a laptop from the US i.e. off of ebay, will i be able to use it here in holland? I read that the power voltages in the US are 110v, here in europe its 220v. I guess its just a matter of buying another adapter (or something??) here in holland or is the whole laptop different? (btw i bet im asking a lot of dumb questions but bare with me!)

GT-Omar · 09-29-2007, 11:03 AM

I'm sure they would have some type of a converter some where in your local appliance stores?

nico-t · 09-29-2007, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Revshare-Omar

I'm sure they would have some type of a converter some where in your local appliance stores?

yea i assume they have, think ill ask some pc stores next week

Vick! · 09-29-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nico-t

when i buy a laptop from the US i.e. off of ebay, will i be able to use it here in holland? I read that the power voltages in the US are 110v, here in europe its 220v. I guess its just a matter of buying another adapter (or something??) here in holland or is the whole laptop different? (btw i bet im asking a lot of dumb questions but bare with me!)

I lol'd.

Ok, sorry the questions was that kinda.

Well, you can use the laptops anywhere in the world .. if its charger requires 110v AC as input, you either can get a different adapter or simply a 220-110v converter.

I don't know of any other thing which can create problem for ya. May be language of BIOS? lol .. but if its not getting shipped from japan, i guess it will be in English.

DamageX · 09-29-2007, 01:41 PM

I don't think the converter is your biggest headache though. You can get one at pretty much any electronics/home appliance store. Your bigger problem will be paying NL VAT and perhaps even customs fees for the laptop.

nico-t · 09-30-2007, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DamageX

I don't think the converter is your biggest headache though. You can get one at pretty much any electronics/home appliance store. Your bigger problem will be paying NL VAT and perhaps even customs fees for the laptop.

yea thats what i was thinking too. however ive ordered various sneakers out of the US and never had any taxes or fees added to them - shoebox size packages and some pretty heavy as well

DamageX · 09-30-2007, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nico-t

yea thats what i was thinking too. however ive ordered various sneakers out of the US and never had any taxes or fees added to them - shoebox size packages and some pretty heavy as well

It's not what the package weighs or what it looks like. It's what the sender says it contains. Shoes may be OK, but I'm pretty sure you'll have to pay VAT and custom tariffs for any kind of electronic equipment.

who · 09-30-2007, 08:48 AM

I don't think it'll work because in U.S.A, the electricity runs from positive, through neutral, to negative, whereas in Europe it runs from negative straight to positive, or, in reverse.
This is where the term 'chargeback' comes from.
If you plug an american device into a socket in europe, you will chargeback the outlet and cause a shortage in the local switching station.

Round of applause for me, anyone?

polish_aristocrat · 09-30-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by who

I don't think it'll work because in U.S.A, the electricity runs from positive, through neutral, to negative, whereas in Europe it runs from negative straight to positive, or, in reverse.
This is where the term 'chargeback' comes from.
If you plug an american device into a socket in europe, you will chargeback the outlet and cause a shortage in the local switching station.

Round of applause for me, anyone?

peterk · 09-30-2007, 08:57 AM

It will work fine but you will need a adaptor from that will convert 220 into 110 V. It would be good if you will get a adaptor from the same manufacturer.

who · 09-30-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

nico-t · 09-30-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DamageX

It's not what the package weighs or what it looks like. It's what the sender says it contains. Shoes may be OK, but I'm pretty sure you'll have to pay VAT and custom tariffs for any kind of electronic equipment.

ah ok. thanks for that info.

klinton · 09-30-2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DamageX

I don't think the converter is your biggest headache though. You can get one at pretty much any electronics/home appliance store. Your bigger problem will be paying NL VAT and perhaps even customs fees for the laptop.

exactly...
and such 110/220 v adapter costs about 5-10 euro

ServerGenius · 09-30-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by who

I don't think it'll work because in U.S.A, the electricity runs from positive, through neutral, to negative, whereas in Europe it runs from negative straight to positive, or, in reverse.
This is where the term 'chargeback' comes from.
If you plug an american device into a socket in europe, you will chargeback the outlet and cause a shortage in the local switching station.

Round of applause for me, anyone?

it WILL work coz adapters and power supplies can do both....he needs
a 5 euro plug converter and he's ready to go

Validus · 09-30-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nico-t

when i buy a laptop from the US i.e. off of ebay, will i be able to use it here in holland? I read that the power voltages in the US are 110v, here in europe its 220v. I guess its just a matter of buying another adapter (or something??) here in holland or is the whole laptop different? (btw i bet im asking a lot of dumb questions but bare with me!)

Just get another power adapter. the device itself doesn't run on 110 or 2220.

That is what did for my Sony Vaio.

Put really, get a tablet!

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who So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ICQ #23642053 Posts: 19,593	I don't think it'll work because in U.S.A, the electricity runs from positive, through neutral, to negative, whereas in Europe it runs from negative straight to positive, or, in reverse. This is where the term 'chargeback' comes from. If you plug an american device into a socket in europe, you will chargeback the outlet and cause a shortage in the local switching station. Round of applause for me, anyone?