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april
Joined: 23 Oct 2009
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 Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 3:57 pm Post subject: Bring an adaptor? |
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| I am anticipating arriving in Korea and wanting to plug in my laptop without going out to buy an adaptor. I have read a few things-that there is North American oulet types and European outlets. What would you recommend? Bring both or whats the real story? |
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debinoxford
Joined: 10 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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| your information is incorrect. the outlets in Korea are not like North American nor European. It's a two prong round plug that is needed. If you want to be able to use your laptop immediately, then i would suggest getting an adaptor from an airport shop on your way out. They often will carry various adaptors. Just make sure you get one for South Korea. You will not need a transformer for your computer though, unless you're working with an ancient computer that doesn't convert the voltage. Hope this helps! |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:32 pm Post subject: Re: Bring an adaptor? |
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| april wrote: |
| I am anticipating arriving in Korea and wanting to plug in my laptop without going out to buy an adapter. I have read a few things-that there is North American outlet types and European outlets. What would you recommend? Bring both or whats the real story? |
You need an adapter that converts from 3-prong (your laptop) to a 2-prong round).
The more expensive ones look like this:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b374/denverdeath/Sell_Travel_Adapter_Adaptor_Plug_AC.jpg
but these work just as well:
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm77/ttompatz/plug2.jpg
(yes, I know the ground plugs sticks out if you use this but it isn't connected to a ground here anyway - it is not energized.)
You WON'T need a power converter for your laptop (it already has one built in - read the label on the power brick - input 110-240VAC.
IF you bring other electronics, CHECK the power label to ensure they can take 110-240 VAC.
Voltages here are 220-240VAC.
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crapolaho
Joined: 24 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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The plugs are the same like continental Europe, the round, two-pronged kind.
http://z.about.com/d/goeurope/1/0/c/l/1/plug-adapter.jpg
Edit: Unless your laptop is old as shit you won't need a voltage converter.
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Weigookin74
Joined: 26 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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Dude, if you're from North America, you must bring a convertor. The rest of the world needs one too, but most countries use 220 V of electricity. So, a british hair dryer, computer, shaver, will work with a small travel adapter that you can buy anywhere. But, for North Americans, our electricity is 120 V. So, we need a convertor that will convert the Korean electricity from 220 V down to 120 V. Otherwise, you'll ruin what you own. Go to Radio Shack or Circuit city, tell them you're going to Korea and that you want a voltage convertor. Don't let them tell you that you don't need it. You Do! Also, buy one for maximum wattage. It will cost you more, but save you more grief here in the long run. I spent $50 back in 2006 for a better one, when I could have bought a cheaper one for $20. But, I'm glad I bought the better one. I still use it today.
Also, if you're coming for the first time, bring 6 or 7 sticks of underarm deodorant. Then you're set for life. |
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waseige1
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:44 pm Post subject: Wrong.............. |
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| Weigookin74 wrote: |
Dude, if you're from North America, you must bring a convertor. The rest of the world needs one too, but most countries use 220 V of electricity. So, a british hair dryer, computer, shaver, will work with a small travel adapter that you can buy anywhere. But, for North Americans, our electricity is 120 V. So, we need a convertor that will convert the Korean electricity from 220 V down to 120 V. Otherwise, you'll ruin what you own. Go to Radio Shack or Circuit city, tell them you're going to Korea and that you want a voltage convertor. Don't let them tell you that you don't need it. You Do! Also, buy one for maximum wattage. It will cost you more, but save you more grief here in the long run. I spent $50 back in 2006 for a better one, when I could have bought a cheaper one for $20. But, I'm glad I bought the better one. I still use it today.
Also, if you're coming for the first time, bring 6 or 7 sticks of underarm deodorant. Then you're set for life. |
WRONG
In my second year. I have about 10 things running just fine that ARE MARKED ON THE TRANSFORMER 110V - 250V. If it says this, you are fine. If not, then you need the adapter/transformer.
Otherwise all you need is a $1.00 plug changer. You can buy them anywhere over here including the dollar stores that are everywhere.
For my laptops (I have two) I invested a few dollars and bought new cords that plug into the transformers. All the HomePlus stores have them. |
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