Will a 2-Prong US to Spain Power Adapter work with my 3 Prong Laptop Power Cable?
I have a power adapter that changes the tip of a power cable from the US standard to the Spain standard. My laptop has 3 prongs and the adapter accepts 2. It fits into it, but the 3rd prong just rests outside. I know the voltage over there is twice as strong, so will this work correctly?
Other - Electronics - 5 Answers
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NO! You will have no grounded electricity and will blow the inverter on your laptop in which case it will be useless. Do NOT even attempt this. Spend the $20-$30 and save yourself the trouble.
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i hope to goodness this is not just a gimmick that changes from round plugs to flat plugs...make sure it down-steps the voltage too!!! but otherwise, yeah. the third prong is not essential in any country, it's just a "safety feature" - many homes in the US even don't have it. my one friend installed fake electrical sockets that have the hole for the third prong (but the hole is not connected to anything) and her laptops work fine.
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The third is a ground, you should try and find an adapter that will accept a 3 prong plug. It' s not necessary, but its good to have. Your laptop should accept the voltage, look on the power adapter thing inline with the cord and look to see what its voltage rating is. It should have a bunch of written stuff , one of the lines will say "input AC 100-240v 1.5A" or something similar. If it does not read 100-240 but instead reads 110v, then DO NOT plug it in, the second you do it will break. my friends plugged in an xbox to a 220 volt system, they didn't even turn it on, something exploded inside almost immediately.
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Yes it should work.... BUT you will not have any ground protection. So, if something goes wrong with your laptop power supply, it's going to fry. ADDED --- Never directly said the 3rd prong was to protect the equipment. Although it does limit the damage to the device while protecting you from electrocution.
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Houjo and another correspondent seem to think that the earth ("ground") connection is to protect the equipment. It isn't. It is to protect you. If the laptop was designed to be used with an earthed mains lead (the handbook should tell you) it will still work with a two-core one but in the, albeit unlikely, event of certain type of fault in the laptop you may be exposed to mains voltage on any conductive part of the laptop
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Saturday, February 28, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
What adapter do I need to use my UK Laptop in Spain
What adapter do I need to use my UK Laptop in Spain?
Hi, I have a SOny Vaio VGN-FE28H and will be taking it to Spain from the UK. DO I need to purchase any electrical connections etc? Many thanks in advance.
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You will need an adapter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_with_mains_power_plugs,_voltages_and_frequencies
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Hi, I have a SOny Vaio VGN-FE28H and will be taking it to Spain from the UK. DO I need to purchase any electrical connections etc? Many thanks in advance.
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You will need an adapter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_with_mains_power_plugs,_voltages_and_frequencies
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Saturday, February 14, 2009
Where can i buy a gaming laptop in spain
Where can i buy a gaming laptop in spain?
I want to buy a gaming laptop and i currently live in spain, i'm willing to buy online, the only requirements are that the operating system is in english, i want to buy a gaming laptop and i currently live in spain, i'm willing to buy online, the only requirements are that the operating system is in english, i do not wish to buy from the US because of higher postal charges, i tried looking on google but not much luck, So whoever posts links will get a big chance of best answer
Laptops & Notebooks - 7 Answers
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teh internetz
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i don't know y won't u go on the google and type in spain laptops
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Chor bazar, spain
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I suggest you get it in U.S. because usually it is more expensive in Spain because it came from the U.S. or if it is made in Spain usually it won't work here in U.S.
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Well, what if i built you a laptop. I live in Florida, USA, but my laptops, particularly gaming laptops, are always so much cheaper that you would still save money after I ship it to you in spain. Just let me know how much you are willing to spend, then I will build up a configuration. Also, do you want 17" screen, 20" screen, 15" screen................. What video card and CPU do you want/prefer? Thanks and I am hoping to hear from you soon
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try cyberpowerpc.com
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The US has a couple Military Bases in Spain, anyway if you are near Roda Spain there is a Navy Exchange or also a Post Exchange on the Air Force Base in Spain, I am sure you can meet a Sailor or Airman who would not mind taking you to the Exchange to see what they offer in Laptops.
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I want to buy a gaming laptop and i currently live in spain, i'm willing to buy online, the only requirements are that the operating system is in english, i want to buy a gaming laptop and i currently live in spain, i'm willing to buy online, the only requirements are that the operating system is in english, i do not wish to buy from the US because of higher postal charges, i tried looking on google but not much luck, So whoever posts links will get a big chance of best answer
Laptops & Notebooks - 7 Answers
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teh internetz
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i don't know y won't u go on the google and type in spain laptops
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Chor bazar, spain
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I suggest you get it in U.S. because usually it is more expensive in Spain because it came from the U.S. or if it is made in Spain usually it won't work here in U.S.
5 :
Well, what if i built you a laptop. I live in Florida, USA, but my laptops, particularly gaming laptops, are always so much cheaper that you would still save money after I ship it to you in spain. Just let me know how much you are willing to spend, then I will build up a configuration. Also, do you want 17" screen, 20" screen, 15" screen................. What video card and CPU do you want/prefer? Thanks and I am hoping to hear from you soon
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try cyberpowerpc.com
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The US has a couple Military Bases in Spain, anyway if you are near Roda Spain there is a Navy Exchange or also a Post Exchange on the Air Force Base in Spain, I am sure you can meet a Sailor or Airman who would not mind taking you to the Exchange to see what they offer in Laptops.
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Saturday, February 7, 2009
Shipping laptop to Spain, will I have customs problems
Shipping laptop to Spain, will I have customs problems?
I need to ship a laptop from US to Spain. Any recommendations for avoiding customs problems? Is it safe to ship to Spain?
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Please be very careful it could be a SCAM. 1. Did you receive the money yet or are they asking you to ship first? 2. if you do have the money, was it paid by cheque/money order? (these are most definitely fake as you will find out in a few weeks). 3. Don't fall for emails that tell you that "someone" is holding the money for you and "go ahead and ship the laptop" 4. Did the person pay you MORE than you were asking for? Just some questions - sorry if this answer is irrelevant; I do not want to see you scammed.
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If you're selling it, don't ship it unless you have the cash IN HAND. no checks, money orders, etc. CASH. and it may take some time to pass through customs but maybe not. more than likely, no
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I need to ship a laptop from US to Spain. Any recommendations for avoiding customs problems? Is it safe to ship to Spain?
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Please be very careful it could be a SCAM. 1. Did you receive the money yet or are they asking you to ship first? 2. if you do have the money, was it paid by cheque/money order? (these are most definitely fake as you will find out in a few weeks). 3. Don't fall for emails that tell you that "someone" is holding the money for you and "go ahead and ship the laptop" 4. Did the person pay you MORE than you were asking for? Just some questions - sorry if this answer is irrelevant; I do not want to see you scammed.
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If you're selling it, don't ship it unless you have the cash IN HAND. no checks, money orders, etc. CASH. and it may take some time to pass through customs but maybe not. more than likely, no
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