Studying abroad in Spain -- what adapters/converters do I need?
I'll be living with a host family in Spain during fall semester. I know I need to buy an adapter for my laptop, as well as an adapter and a voltage converter for my hairdryer. Can you tell me specifically what adapters and converters I need to buy? I heard that I also will have to buy extenders for my adapters, as the prongs in Spain are changing yet again. True?
Packing & Preparation - 1 Answers
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Don't take anything that needs a voltage converter. Also, appliances like hairdryers usually don't work properly via a converter. Just buy the items in Spain - it will cost about the same as buying a voltage converter and will work better. Luggage shops in the USA sometimes sell hairdryers that are dual voltage and all you need is an adapter. However, travel hairdryers are usually small. Also check: www.travelsmith.com As far as I know, outlets in Spain use the standard Continental European 2-round-prong plug. Outlets are often recessed, but all of the adapers I have ever bought were designed for a recessed outlet.. Regarding your laptop, check at stores like BestBuy and CompUSA for a multi-adapter that is also a surge protector. It costs more than a straight adapter but not cooking your power supply is worth it. Whatever adapter(s) you get, make sure they fit your USA plugs (try them on the plugs - don't just buy some adapters and toss them in your suitcase). For example, laptops almost always require an adapter that accepts a USA 3-prong plug. Hope you have a good trip
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
need to use my laptop for the internet in Spain
need to use my laptop for the internet in Spain?
does anyone know the cheapest way I can use my laptop on the internet in rural spain, I dont have a phone line and am unable to connect that way, I know can buy a modem dongle thing here in the uk but the rental costs are staggering!!
Laptops & Notebooks - 1 Answers
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Can you set up a wifi service with your mobile (cellular) provider that will also work on the continent? You should then be able to buy your own access antenna (maybe that's what the modem dongle is but the term is new to me) if it is not provided by the service provider. Of course, rural Spain may be it's own problem for phone service, let alone wifi
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does anyone know the cheapest way I can use my laptop on the internet in rural spain, I dont have a phone line and am unable to connect that way, I know can buy a modem dongle thing here in the uk but the rental costs are staggering!!
Laptops & Notebooks - 1 Answers
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Can you set up a wifi service with your mobile (cellular) provider that will also work on the continent? You should then be able to buy your own access antenna (maybe that's what the modem dongle is but the term is new to me) if it is not provided by the service provider. Of course, rural Spain may be it's own problem for phone service, let alone wifi
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Monday, September 14, 2009
Traveling to Spain, what kind of outlet adapter do I need and where can I get one from
Traveling to Spain, what kind of outlet adapter do I need and where can I get one from?
I really do not know anything about this stuff so pleas be as specific as possible. I will need to plug in things like my laptop, cell phone charger, hair dryer, flat iron, and like other little things.
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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An adapter is nice but it will only allow you to plug a US item into a Spanish socket, it won't convert the voltage, for that you need a converter, a must for your laptop Spain works on 220v http://international-electrical-supplies.com/spain-plug-adapters.html Adapters http://www.dvdoverseas.com/voltage_converters.htm Converters
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If you're bringing devices like a cell phone charger, camera charger, laptop or other electrical device, you'll need a plug adaptor to plug it in. If you're coming from North america, you need something like this for most of Europe (the UK is different): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie… . these will be available in places like Radio Shack, Walmart, Brookstones, most luggage stores or airport shops. You can also find the adapters here in Europe. Although the voltages are different here, you will not need a voltage converter if your devices are designed for both electrical standards. You can verify this by checking the power supply of your laptop and other devices. The label will say something like Input: 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz. That's telling you that it's designed to work with both the voltage & current in the US and in Europe. If you have something like a curling iron or hair dryer, it may not work with both voltages. In that case, you would need a voltage converter to avoid damage. I have several laptops and other things like camera chargers here and have never needed a voltage converter; most modern electronic devices are designed to work with both standards. What you might need the converter for are the hair dryer and flat iron. Again check the product literature for the input voltage and current. If you can use them with the higher voltages here, you don't need a converter. If not, then you can either buy a converter or just pick up an inexpensive iron and hair dryer when you arrive (that's what I did)
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I really do not know anything about this stuff so pleas be as specific as possible. I will need to plug in things like my laptop, cell phone charger, hair dryer, flat iron, and like other little things.
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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An adapter is nice but it will only allow you to plug a US item into a Spanish socket, it won't convert the voltage, for that you need a converter, a must for your laptop Spain works on 220v http://international-electrical-supplies.com/spain-plug-adapters.html Adapters http://www.dvdoverseas.com/voltage_converters.htm Converters
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If you're bringing devices like a cell phone charger, camera charger, laptop or other electrical device, you'll need a plug adaptor to plug it in. If you're coming from North america, you need something like this for most of Europe (the UK is different): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie… . these will be available in places like Radio Shack, Walmart, Brookstones, most luggage stores or airport shops. You can also find the adapters here in Europe. Although the voltages are different here, you will not need a voltage converter if your devices are designed for both electrical standards. You can verify this by checking the power supply of your laptop and other devices. The label will say something like Input: 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz. That's telling you that it's designed to work with both the voltage & current in the US and in Europe. If you have something like a curling iron or hair dryer, it may not work with both voltages. In that case, you would need a voltage converter to avoid damage. I have several laptops and other things like camera chargers here and have never needed a voltage converter; most modern electronic devices are designed to work with both standards. What you might need the converter for are the hair dryer and flat iron. Again check the product literature for the input voltage and current. If you can use them with the higher voltages here, you don't need a converter. If not, then you can either buy a converter or just pick up an inexpensive iron and hair dryer when you arrive (that's what I did)
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Monday, September 7, 2009
Do I need a converter with US appliances in Spain
Do I need a converter with US appliances in Spain?
I am going to Spain tomorrow and I need to quickly know if a converter is needed or not. Say for a laptop charger and a phone charger or other things. And if a converter is needed, what type do I need? ~Thanks
Other - Spain - 4 Answers
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Yes, you will need a converter. A really good travel store will carry a set that you can match to the plug in whatever European country you're in. I was able to use my set in France, Italy, Switzerland and England. Just had to match the converter out of my kit to the plug!
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We have 2 round pin plugs and you have 2 flat pin plugs and for this you can buy adapters many places including airports. Far more important is your voltage in USA is 110 v and ours is 230v so your equipment must be able to deal with this higher voltage or ......... you get a smell of burning and smoke. For electronic stuff it is also important that your frequency is 60 cycles and ours is 50 so anything which uses the mains frequency (mostly things like tvs, radios etc) will not work.
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Yes yo do...
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Mmmmm...yes. The same one as for anyother European country (continental, that it, UK not included)
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I am going to Spain tomorrow and I need to quickly know if a converter is needed or not. Say for a laptop charger and a phone charger or other things. And if a converter is needed, what type do I need? ~Thanks
Other - Spain - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
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Yes, you will need a converter. A really good travel store will carry a set that you can match to the plug in whatever European country you're in. I was able to use my set in France, Italy, Switzerland and England. Just had to match the converter out of my kit to the plug!
2 :
We have 2 round pin plugs and you have 2 flat pin plugs and for this you can buy adapters many places including airports. Far more important is your voltage in USA is 110 v and ours is 230v so your equipment must be able to deal with this higher voltage or ......... you get a smell of burning and smoke. For electronic stuff it is also important that your frequency is 60 cycles and ours is 50 so anything which uses the mains frequency (mostly things like tvs, radios etc) will not work.
3 :
Yes yo do...
4 :
Mmmmm...yes. The same one as for anyother European country (continental, that it, UK not included)
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