Question about electricity in Spain.?
The information on my laptop cord, digital camera battery charger cord, and cell phone charger cord all say: input 100-240V 50-60 Hz My alarm clock says: 120V 60Hz Will these work in Spain, as long as I get an outlet adapter I am plug them into the wall? so can someone actually answer my question? Will they or will they not work? I know now the alarm clock won't but what about the others??
Other - Spain - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Your alarm clock won't, but that "240" indicates that they take the higher voltage there. In fact, the clock might just be really funny there. I had a friend who plugged her clock into the wall in Spain. We thought everything was fine at first...it SEEMED to be working okay...then we looked up about ten minutes later, and almost an hour had passed! My experience...somehow, those rechargeable batteries don't charge right afterwards... Check, too, your hair appliances, etc. Those can be bought in dual voltage. In fact, if what you have isn't, splurge the extra $10 or so per each, and get them.
Answer 2 :
CALL THE FIREFIGHTERS! Another American in town! The voltage in Spain is 220 volts. If you plug in your US toys, there will be a big bang, the trip switches will go, and your toy may melt and burst into flames. Forget adaptors, they are often more expensive than buying new chargers which can work in 220 volt areas. Alarm clock? Buy a battery one You will not to need new camera and cellphone chargers if there is a 220/240 voltage switch on the chargers. The voltage on the charger cords does not matter. What is important is what is written on the chargers. IF IN DOUBT CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER. and buy 220/240 volt chargers. They are not expensive. Better safe than sorry. The items you may require are available in in Spain. Have a great time in Spain!
Answer 3 :
I'm using my laptop to write this. I bought it in the UK and everything is fine. You need a European adapter for the plug.
Answer 4 :
I live in Spain and my friend from the US often brings stuff over here. Some things work but others don't. Her crockpot burned out but her laptop works fine with an adaptor but I suppose it depends what type of charger you have.
Answer 5 :
The others - yes. I buy some electrical equipment in the UK that all work in Spain with a 3 to 2 plug adaptor
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
What are the power converter requirements to use my laptop in Europe
What are the power converter requirements to use my laptop in Europe?
Dell D410. Going to Czech Republic, France, and Spain. I've read various things on the Internet. Some say to use a converter, some say don't. And I cannot find anything on the Dell site that answers the question. Have you done this? If so, what is the safest, easiest way? Thanks for the answer. Somebody here suggested I chat with Dell online. They gave me the answer. (No converter needed, just an adapter.)
Laptops & Notebooks - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Been to Europe 6 years. The normal power situation is double.over there. 110 here, 220 there. Power converters or adapters are essential if your laptop doesn't have one. They are actually inexpensive and readily available over there.
Answer 2 :
bon voyage u'r notebook & power adapter are built to operate globally all u gotta get is a plug adapter kit, as below http://www.ciao.co.uk/APC_International_Notebook_Plug_Adapter_Kit_C6_3_Prong_Power_cable_kit__5634012 the reason being that the power plug / sockets in different countries are shaped different true voltage levels are different, but all u got to do is read the power adapter specifications which should read 100 - 250 volts input, 50 / 60 hz your output is constant 19.5 volts dc, irrespect of input voltage check it out & let me know
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Dell D410. Going to Czech Republic, France, and Spain. I've read various things on the Internet. Some say to use a converter, some say don't. And I cannot find anything on the Dell site that answers the question. Have you done this? If so, what is the safest, easiest way? Thanks for the answer. Somebody here suggested I chat with Dell online. They gave me the answer. (No converter needed, just an adapter.)
Laptops & Notebooks - 1 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Been to Europe 6 years. The normal power situation is double.over there. 110 here, 220 there. Power converters or adapters are essential if your laptop doesn't have one. They are actually inexpensive and readily available over there.
Answer 2 :
bon voyage u'r notebook & power adapter are built to operate globally all u gotta get is a plug adapter kit, as below http://www.ciao.co.uk/APC_International_Notebook_Plug_Adapter_Kit_C6_3_Prong_Power_cable_kit__5634012 the reason being that the power plug / sockets in different countries are shaped different true voltage levels are different, but all u got to do is read the power adapter specifications which should read 100 - 250 volts input, 50 / 60 hz your output is constant 19.5 volts dc, irrespect of input voltage check it out & let me know
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
Are you allowed to bring a laptop computer on an airplane with you or is it against security
Are you allowed to bring a laptop computer on an airplane with you or is it against security?
Going to Spain in October 07 and just wondering is this allowed or is it against airport security?
Other - Destinations - 20 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You can bring it with you, just be prepared to have it turned off during take off and landing.
Answer 2 :
I thing is against because if it uses wireless stuff then it could interfere with plane, or so they say.
Answer 3 :
Yes, you can bring it on the plane- it will just have to go through security check.
Answer 4 :
does the ariplane have wireless?
Answer 5 :
You can bring your laptop. You normally have to run it through the x-ray outside of the traveling case though.
Answer 6 :
You are allowed to bring it onto the airplane. The major requirement with bringing laptops on airplanes is that, when you go through security, you have to remove it from whatever bag it may be in and be sent through the scanner by itself.
Answer 7 :
It's allowed I do it every week when I fly.
Answer 8 :
I took one on the plane with me to Canada from the U.S. last week without a problem. The rules seem to change alot so I would call the airlines before I assumed that they would let you take it on. Good luck!
Answer 9 :
Yes you can bring a lap top computer in a plane.
Answer 10 :
ITS OK TO BRING IT IN!
Answer 11 :
You can bring a laptop. They might make you turn it on to show it's working and not a fake. You can only use it during certain times, but they'll let you know.
Answer 12 :
No, you can bring it (unless the laws are different for traveling outside the country-not sure, always traveled in the US). You do have to take it out of the case at the airport though and put it in a seperate bin when they x-ray it. And you can't have it on during take off and landing, but the rest of the time it's usually okay, unless they tell you otherwise.
Answer 13 :
Yes you are allowed to bring a laptop on an airplane. You will have to take it out of its case to get through security but other than that there is no problem. Make sure to bring an extra battery though so you don't run out of power on the way to Spain.
Answer 14 :
You are allowed too but make sure to take it out of its bag/case at the security checkpoint because if you send it through the x ray machine in the bag, they will take it out and bring you to the side for extra security screening. Take it out and you move on through no problem
Answer 15 :
you can take them on board, but keep an eye on it. people tend to steal from the security area, laptops are a main target
Answer 16 :
Laptops are allowed. You just have to take them out of their case before you run them through xray.
Answer 17 :
yes it is allowed they may ask you to turn it on but you cannot use the Internet on the plane but yes i belive that you can
Answer 18 :
It depends on the airlines you are using. If you are using modern airlines you can connect your laptop to the internet too.
Answer 19 :
Yes you are :) I have taken mine to the USA and all over Europe. I got back from a two week holiday in Portugal on monday where I took my lappy. They even allow you to use it in the air, offline of course :) Hope that helps and have a great time in Spain!
Answer 20 :
your allowed but only if your not on internet, e-mailing, or communicating with anyone some laptops have a plane safe mode, its worth checking to see
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Going to Spain in October 07 and just wondering is this allowed or is it against airport security?
Other - Destinations - 20 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
You can bring it with you, just be prepared to have it turned off during take off and landing.
Answer 2 :
I thing is against because if it uses wireless stuff then it could interfere with plane, or so they say.
Answer 3 :
Yes, you can bring it on the plane- it will just have to go through security check.
Answer 4 :
does the ariplane have wireless?
Answer 5 :
You can bring your laptop. You normally have to run it through the x-ray outside of the traveling case though.
Answer 6 :
You are allowed to bring it onto the airplane. The major requirement with bringing laptops on airplanes is that, when you go through security, you have to remove it from whatever bag it may be in and be sent through the scanner by itself.
Answer 7 :
It's allowed I do it every week when I fly.
Answer 8 :
I took one on the plane with me to Canada from the U.S. last week without a problem. The rules seem to change alot so I would call the airlines before I assumed that they would let you take it on. Good luck!
Answer 9 :
Yes you can bring a lap top computer in a plane.
Answer 10 :
ITS OK TO BRING IT IN!
Answer 11 :
You can bring a laptop. They might make you turn it on to show it's working and not a fake. You can only use it during certain times, but they'll let you know.
Answer 12 :
No, you can bring it (unless the laws are different for traveling outside the country-not sure, always traveled in the US). You do have to take it out of the case at the airport though and put it in a seperate bin when they x-ray it. And you can't have it on during take off and landing, but the rest of the time it's usually okay, unless they tell you otherwise.
Answer 13 :
Yes you are allowed to bring a laptop on an airplane. You will have to take it out of its case to get through security but other than that there is no problem. Make sure to bring an extra battery though so you don't run out of power on the way to Spain.
Answer 14 :
You are allowed too but make sure to take it out of its bag/case at the security checkpoint because if you send it through the x ray machine in the bag, they will take it out and bring you to the side for extra security screening. Take it out and you move on through no problem
Answer 15 :
you can take them on board, but keep an eye on it. people tend to steal from the security area, laptops are a main target
Answer 16 :
Laptops are allowed. You just have to take them out of their case before you run them through xray.
Answer 17 :
yes it is allowed they may ask you to turn it on but you cannot use the Internet on the plane but yes i belive that you can
Answer 18 :
It depends on the airlines you are using. If you are using modern airlines you can connect your laptop to the internet too.
Answer 19 :
Yes you are :) I have taken mine to the USA and all over Europe. I got back from a two week holiday in Portugal on monday where I took my lappy. They even allow you to use it in the air, offline of course :) Hope that helps and have a great time in Spain!
Answer 20 :
your allowed but only if your not on internet, e-mailing, or communicating with anyone some laptops have a plane safe mode, its worth checking to see
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
WiFi provider in Spain
WiFi provider in Spain?
Hi. I am visiting Valladolid in Spain in a couple of weeks and need to be able to get online using my laptop. Is there a WiFi provider that will give me Pay As You Go access?
Internet - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
9 hotspots in Valladolid at http://www.jiwire.com/search-wifi-hotspots.htm?command=&ssid=&technology_id=0&venue_group_id=0&city_id=0&narrow_search=&address=&hotspot_name=&city=valladolid&location_type_id=0&country_id=200&provider_id=0&state_id=0&pay_free=both&zip=&radius=10.0
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Hi. I am visiting Valladolid in Spain in a couple of weeks and need to be able to get online using my laptop. Is there a WiFi provider that will give me Pay As You Go access?
Internet - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
9 hotspots in Valladolid at http://www.jiwire.com/search-wifi-hotspots.htm?command=&ssid=&technology_id=0&venue_group_id=0&city_id=0&narrow_search=&address=&hotspot_name=&city=valladolid&location_type_id=0&country_id=200&provider_id=0&state_id=0&pay_free=both&zip=&radius=10.0
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