U.S. laptop use in Germany. Am I okay with just an adapter or European (German) power cord?
I’m buying a new laptop here in the U.S. but will be moving to Germany for a few years. (For several reasons I rather not buy it there) - My understanding is I can safely buy a adapter for their outlets, or supposedly better, buy a whole new power cord once I’m there and the laptop will run fine/safely. Is this understanding correct? Thanks in advance!
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I'm sorry not to know the U.S. power supply system but I can give you details of our German one: Voltage: 230 V Frequency: 50 Hz (=50 1/s) I just researched and found out, that your system is completely different. Ask an technician but I think that the transformator, belonging to the laptop, is only useable for 100-127V /60 Hz (unsure information because I'm no electrician). If you won't find further information I would recommend to buy a German transformator e.g. with an output in the span from 15-24 V and current up to 3,5 A(15-20 V)/2,9 V(22-24 V) costs less than 35 Euro in a shop I know. Addenda: I've read that the power supply unit I presented you above, is also usable for 100 V. I suggest to ask the laptop seller whether you can use the power supply or not.
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Most new U.S. laptops are dual voltage and just require a 3-prong plug adaptor. (It will accept the American 3-prong plug that is typical on laptops and has the 2 round prongs for using in German outlets). These run me around $4. 2 prong versions are also available. Right on my power cord, it says "110-220V" which means it will run on USA 110v or European 220V. I've used American laptops in Germany for 10 years and using the little plug adaptor is all I've ever done. I don't think you need a different power cord
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