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Tundra_Creature
Joined: 11 Jun 2009 Location: Canada
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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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I know this has been answered a million times, but I'm another person with one of those converting/transformation questions.
I'm from Canada, so I know that I need to get the little transformer that changes the plugs (two blades and a round to the Korean circular prongs), but I'm also wondering about the whole voltage adaptor thing.
I have a Samsung Q320 and the AC adaptor says the input is 100-240V~50-60 Hz 1.7A
Output is 19V-3.16A.
So, from what I understand it should be find, but then I also read about people having the whole cable pop and smoke? I'm a little confused as to why that's happening? |
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swoodman
Joined: 24 Sep 2009 Location: Reading, United Kingdom
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:28 pm Post subject: Help! |
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Hi I am using my British laptop in Korea. I had a couple of adaptors sent over and they seemed to work fine for about 2 hrs. They then completely stopped working and the green light on the brick went dimmer before going out. Could I have damaged my laptop? What exactly do I need and where's a good place to get it? A voltage transformer?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
PS I also have a plug in alarm clock that seems to run fast when I use the adaptor |
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JMO
Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: Daegu
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Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:13 am Post subject: |
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I'm looking to buy a laptop online from the states. In the specs it is listed as having a 65 Watt AC adapter. Will that present a problem here in Korea? |
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hagwonnewbie
Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Location: Asia
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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 2:06 am Post subject: |
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your adapter should have a little plug in for 110 or 220 volt cables.
I just bought a 220 cable from youngsan market.
It cost 3000 won or about 2.50 US |
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Koreanbear
Joined: 03 Nov 2009
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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Hi all -
I am moving ot Korea in a couple of weeks and I am planning on bringing my UK laptop. My US girlfriend is deciding whether it is best to buy a laptop in the US or wait and buy a new laptop in Korea.
Having skim read this thread, it seems that...
1/ If you are about to move to Korea from the UK or the US, then bring a laptop with you as the ones in Korea is more expensive and there can be hassle getting an English version of Windows.
2/ Macs seem unpopular and are not an option buying in Korea.
3/ If you are bringing a UK laptop, then you will need to buy an adaptor when over in Korea as the voltage is different.
Can anyone "in the know" confirm if I have interpreted this thread correctly? |
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marina_ballerina
Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Nowon, S. Korea
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Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:51 am Post subject: |
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From what I've heard, if you have to ship from the U.S. you should declare the item "used" and make sure it's out of it's original box, ship it with some old towels or something...
I've also heard that if you have a military address, they won't make you pay import taxes. So, join up! Haha. |
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jrabernethy
Joined: 14 Jul 2010
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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I'm thinking of buying a macbook before I head to Korea, but after reading this thread, I was wondering if there will be much support for Macs? Is software available, or is it ever even an issue since everything is usually digital distribution nowadays? Do people with macbooks ever experience any issues with their Macs that are hard/impossible to resolve in Korea? |
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DolsotDan
Joined: 23 Aug 2010
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:07 am Post subject: |
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Ive just arrived back in Korea only to find that my laptop has decided to stop working again. As you can appreciate, with no ARC card and therefore no phone for the first week or so, the internet was going to be my only link to those out of earshot, so a breakdown could'nt have come at a worse time.
My laptop is a Dell XPS running Vista I bought in Korea a couple of years ago. Ive known the hardrive has been having troubles for a few months now and I think it will completely die some day in the new future. Right now it just says there is a disk read error on start up. Oh and being the muppet I am, I lost my Windows Vista CD a long time ago.
I've just arrived and havent got enough money to think about replacing the laptop altogether at the moment. So a repair is my most realistic option.
So I'm asking those with experience of computer repairs in Yongsan, for some advice.
a) Do I go and ask them just to reload Windows. if so, where and how much would it be likely to cost?
b) Do I ask for a new hardrive with Windows on it. Again prices and who?
c) ??? (I'm not that into the tech stuff, I might be missing a trick somewhere. But I do know for sure, after just 3 days I can't face another PC Bang. Suggestions?) |
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:58 am Post subject: |
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Dolsot Dan, do you have any warranty remaining on your Dell? |
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DolsotDan
Joined: 23 Aug 2010
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:01 am Post subject: |
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That I dont know - I bought it Oct 2008 from the korean site and didnt pay for anything extra in the way of aftercare. I think therefore they only warranty it for a year. |
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:05 am Post subject: |
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DolsotDan wrote: |
That I dont know - I bought it Oct 2008 from the korean site and didnt pay for anything extra in the way of aftercare. I think therefore they only warranty it for a year. |
okay check your PMs. |
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RSwanson26
Joined: 03 Nov 2010
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Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2010 1:03 am Post subject: |
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Is there any way to purchase the laptop power cord in the US(from the wall to the brick) that will work in Korea? Obviously it seems that people who have problems just bought a plug adapter (between the socket and the power cable) as opposed to a new power cord (from the socket to the brick). I'd rather have the cable when I go than have to search around and be without a computer for a few days. |
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2010 2:59 am Post subject: |
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RSwanson26 wrote: |
Is there any way to purchase the laptop power cord in the US(from the wall to the brick) that will work in Korea? Obviously it seems that people who have problems just bought a plug adapter (between the socket and the power cable) as opposed to a new power cord (from the socket to the brick). I'd rather have the cable when I go than have to search around and be without a computer for a few days. |
I'd say the chances of finding one are slim unless you have a korea town or a particular store that deals with international travelers. Maybe check online. |
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lionesse
Joined: 13 Dec 2010 Location: Long Island
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Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: Laptops in Korea: Questions Answered |
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Thanks for posting this helpful website about WiFi locations! |
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lionesse
Joined: 13 Dec 2010 Location: Long Island
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Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:38 pm Post subject: Buy Korean or Bring |
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Did anyone answer this for you, Koreanbear?
What did your girlfriend decide to do? I have the same question she did. Should I buy here or wait until I get to Korea in Feb.
Thanks for any advice
Koreanbear wrote: |
Hi all -
I am moving ot Korea in a couple of weeks and I am planning on bringing my UK laptop. My US girlfriend is deciding whether it is best to buy a laptop in the US or wait and buy a new laptop in Korea.
Having skim read this thread, it seems that...
1/ If you are about to move to Korea from the UK or the US, then bring a laptop with you as the ones in Korea is more expensive and there can be hassle getting an English version of Windows.
2/ Macs seem unpopular and are not an option buying in Korea.
3/ If you are bringing a UK laptop, then you will need to buy an adaptor when over in Korea as the voltage is different.
Can anyone "in the know" confirm if I have interpreted this thread correctly? |
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