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[madprops]

I have been asking a lot of questions and realize I should have just put them in one thread. I swear, this one is useful! I am planning on bringing my laptop to Korea. I was wondering whether a standard converter will do or whether I need something special and complex? Also, should I purchase the converter in Canada or in Korea?

Thank you!

[polonius]

All recent laptops, 5 years or younger have transformers in them. So the power is not an issue. You can buy a little convertor for 50 cents here. The only thing is it won't have the 3rd grounder. I use it, and have for 4 years with no problem. If you are weary about it, pick up a convertor that will change a 3 prong to a 2 prong, then once here you can get one that changes the flat prong to round.

Or you can buy a transformer here. The cheapest I have seen them is 35,000 won at a place called Home Ever. But the transformer is not mandatory to protect your computer.

[MollyBloom]

what is a 3rd grounder?

Is it just a prong converter?

What things use that plug?

[Satin]