specs ibm thinkpad?

Question

I have an IBC Thinkpad. I am traveling to Europe in 6 months and need to know if it can be safely plugged into 220 and other European outlets..

Answer 1

You may be able to get an alternate power adapter, but you will have to be more specific. There are thousands of variants of Thinkpads, I own several kinds myself.

Answer 2

you don't need to buy anything expensive, just a set of plug adapter. You can buy these at Radio Shack, or even Target Stores for $15 or less. Read the label on your IBM AC adapter. The adapter is an auto-switching power supply operating at 110-220V and 50-60 cycles. in the us it operates at 110/60, in Europe 220/50.
You didn't say where you are traveling in Europe. The UK uses a different plugs than the rest of Western Europe. Eastern Europe uses a different one altogether. So, don't buy one adapter, get the whole set -they're cheap.

Answer 3

Nope. You need to either convert the power to the US standard by using a good transformer, or buy a new power cord. I strongly recommend buying a new cord. The cord you have now has two lengths of cord with a brick in the middle. The ones for Europe look pretty much the same, but the brick handles the 220 volt current.

Find a computer store in the area where your going. If you're going to Scotland, there's one in a big purple building just down the street from the Edingburgh Marriott. Otherwise, you're on your own.

Answer 4

NO, You need a 120 outlet. or a voltage converter. Most hotels that i have stayed in in Asia have 120 outlets as well for US type plugs , but I can not swear to that in Europe. Be carfull not to buy a cheap travel converter as they may not be recomended for PC use. also I do know that in the places I did stay in Europe they did have you can use for this and other purposes. You can call ahead and ask. Also you can contact IBM and get the charger/adapter for your pc for 220v and just get a plug adapter kit.