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Sapa
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 Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:50 pm Post subject: Do I need a transformer for everything? |
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Just wondering if I need to use a transformer for things like charging ipod, camera battery, hair straighteners, portable speakers, etc.
I know I will probably need it for my xbox and maybe laptop, I'm just unsure of the smaller things.
Another thing, if my laptop worked fine in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand as well as the UK, will I really need a transformer to use for it? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: Do I need a transformer for everything? |
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| Sapa wrote: |
Just wondering if I need to use a transformer for things like charging ipod, camera battery, hair straighteners, portable speakers, etc.
I know I will probably need it for my xbox and maybe laptop, I'm just unsure of the smaller things.
Another thing, if my laptop worked fine in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand as well as the UK, will I really need a transformer to use for it? |
Laptops and most other ELECTRONICS are USUALLY dual voltage (110-240VAC). Read the label on the device (on the brick in the case of your laptop) and it will tell you the input range.
Most appliances are NOT dual voltage and usually need the transformer.
Again, read the input label on the device.
If it says 110-240vac then you do NOT need a transformer.
IF it says 110-125vac then you DO need a transformer.
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ChinaBoy
Joined: 17 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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wow, no offense, but by asking that question, you're maybe a little unsure.. soooooo, when in doubt, USE a transformer! It won't hurt you to use it if you got all your things from the States or Canada, but will definitely hurt you if you make a mistake
ttompatz did give you the right advice, to look at the labels, but if you don't feel confident (or your item does not have a label - one of mine doesn't) then use a transformer anyway and save yourself some peace of mind |
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Sapa
Joined: 05 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:35 pm Post subject: |
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yeah, of course I'm unsure....that's why I'm asking!
I just wasn't sure if it was only the big power eating electronic items you have to worry about.
Anyway, I have just checked the laptop and external drive, both 100-240V, so no problem with those. The Xbox 360 is 200-240V, so I'm guessing that I most definately need a transformer for this.
Thanks both for your advice. |
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CentralCali
Joined: 17 May 2007
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| Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Look at the label to make sure. Using a transformer "just because" may not be the best idea. Some of those things use a lot more electricity than just the appliance. If the appliance doesn't need the transformer, you shouldn't use the thing, IMHO. |
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Bigfeet
Joined: 29 May 2008
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| Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Sapa wrote: |
Anyway, I have just checked the laptop and external drive, both 100-240V, so no problem with those. The Xbox 360 is 200-240V, so I'm guessing that I most definately need a transformer for this.
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By looking at the online manual for the Xbox 360, I see that it uses a transformer brick already. US voltage is around 120v so the Xbox would definitely need its transformer brick to work. |
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JustJohn
Joined: 18 Oct 2007
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| Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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If the highest number is 220 or higher you're fine. That means your xbox is not only fine, it shouldn't be usable in the states. Perhaps you misread it?
Most thinks with a "brick" should be fine... |
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spliff
Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Sapa
Joined: 05 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:06 am Post subject: |
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| JustJohn wrote: |
If the highest number is 220 or higher you're fine. That means your xbox is not only fine, it shouldn't be usable in the states. Perhaps you misread it?
Most thinks with a "brick" should be fine... |
it's a UK Xbox if that makes a difference? It says input AC 200-240V-2.5A 47-63Hz, Output DC 175W MAX |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:19 am Post subject: |
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| Sapa wrote: |
| JustJohn wrote: |
If the highest number is 220 or higher you're fine. That means your xbox is not only fine, it shouldn't be usable in the states. Perhaps you misread it?
Most thinks with a "brick" should be fine... |
it's a UK Xbox if that makes a difference? It says input AC 200-240V-2.5A 47-63Hz, Output DC 175W MAX |
It will be fine here.
It is the folks who are coming from North America that have problems with the electricity. The N.A. electric standard is 110-125VAC @ 60Hz.
The rest of the people don't need to worry. The electric standard is the same @ 240VAC and 50/60Hz. |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:00 am Post subject: Re: Do I need a transformer for everything? |
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You can buy the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit for your iPod. It's really expensive but elegant. Almost every laptop just needs a plug adaptor.
My portable speakers are the only thing I have on the transformer these days, but that's just because I love them! Otherwise, I'd buy another set in Korea that is 220. |
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I_Am_The_Kiwi
Joined: 10 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:54 pm Post subject: Re: Do I need a transformer for everything? |
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| OiGirl wrote: |
| You can buy the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit for your iPod. It's really expensive but elegant. Almost every laptop just needs a plug adaptor. |
Definitely not necessary, get a standard plug adapter. iPod chargers have a voltage range like your laptop. Its just another way for apple to make some more bucks of you from ya ipod.
or just charge it through your computer.
I gave up of power cables for so many things, PSP, iPod, Vid Camera, Cellphones and just charge all through USB.....less shit to carry around. |
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Sapa
Joined: 05 Nov 2007
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| yeah thanks, I think thats what I will do, just bring the usb cables for ipod and psp and charge them that way. i just bought a new 250gig ext hard drive that is USB powered and is tiny too. cant believe I was even considering bringing my other HDD that is like a brick in comparison, and has to have all the power cables as well as usb. |
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Scarlet13
Joined: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Changwon
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| Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:27 am Post subject: |
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| Is there an issue bringing a Korean Laptop home to Canada? The Input reads 100-240V~1.5 A (1.5A) 50-60Hz. Judging by this thread that range should be fine but just to be sure, am I correct? |
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blackjack
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| Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:42 am Post subject: |
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| Is there an issue bringing a Korean Laptop home to Canada? The Input reads 100-240V~1.5 A (1.5A) 50-60Hz. Judging by this thread that range should be fine but just to be sure, am I correct? |
you are fine |
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