Traveling to the Netherlands for the first time from the US.?

Question

Will Ipod, cell phone, digital camera charges etc, (electrical items), be compatibal with the power supply in Euorpe?
Or will I need some kind of power converter to be able to recharge these items?

Answer 1

Yes, I would think you would need a travel power converter with multiple adapter
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/europe/netherlands?a=facts
Electricity
220-240V 50HzHz

Electric Plug Details
European plug with two circular metal pins

http://dyna.magellans.com/cgi-bin/mitcus/dyna/dynaFCvQER
We now need to determine if your appliance is "dual-voltage." Some appliances are dual-voltage; they are designed to operate on voltage between 100-250 volts without damage to the components. These appliances do not require transformers. Many North American-made appliances, however, are designed to operate only within the 100-125 volt range. These appliances will suffer damage if plugged into 220-250 volts.
To determine the voltage requirements, you'll need to look at the appliance. Power requirements are usually displayed on the appliance on the back where the cord is attached. Laptops and other equipment that have a detachable cord often have a box in the middle of the cord or a large box at the plug end that displays the input power requirements. If the appliance lists 110, 115, 120 or 125 volts only, it is not dual-voltage. If the appliance lists 100-240 or 110-230 or something similar, it is dual voltage.

http://www.travel.org/cellphone-holland.html
Holland, like most countries in the world, uses the 900/1800 GSM frequency, so, you will need to obtain this type of GSM phone.

Answer 2

Not quite no. You need power converters but if your electrical stuff is made in China you might experience problems with power converting too. Your cell phone should have dual frequancy so it would work in Europe. Don't forget any phone call will be costing you double and more if you keep your own SMS from the U.S. on your cell phone.

Answer 3

I'm going there in less than 3 weeks time as well.
It's 240 volts over there.
You'd better check all your power supplies to see what's written on them to see if they'll work there since you're on a different voltage in the USA.
Your cell phone may not work there so you need to check that as well.

Answer 4

You are going to want to get an adaptor to convert your electrical items. Also i would not recommend bringing any expensive electrical items(not like a charger) but like a hair straightener. i brought my CHI to amsterdam and had a converter and still it broke it. but everything else worked. just something to keep in mind.

Answer 5

No and yes! You will need power lead adaptors and pin adaptors.