2007-12-16 02:57:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
voltage / frequency will not be a factor
the power adapter is auto sensing, so no worry
normal rating 100 - 240 volts ac, 50 / 60 hz
some even 90 - 250 volts ac
all you will need is a wall plug adapter, cause they're shaped differently in usa and uk
http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=INPA3&ISOCountryCode=gb
£17.99 ... but then that covers most of the globe
simple usa to uk model should be less than £ 5
other issues you may face is keyboard layout will be different
$ symbol inplace of £ symbol, besides other differences
warranty issues are another angle
does it cover warranty in uk too
2007-12-16 03:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by sεαη 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most laptop power supplies are dual voltage, however you will need a new mains cable as the US two pin plug is no use in the UK where you'll need a proper 3 pin plug but the other end will still be figure of eight or 'clover leaf'.
2007-12-16 03:02:56 · answer #2 · answered by Shiv 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it's a brand-name laptop, you can usually get a UK power cord for it rather than using a converter. Most laptops run on DC power from their cord converters anyway (the "box" on the cord", or their batteries have converters built in, so what you'd need to buy when you get back to the UK is the power cord for it useable in your country.
2007-12-16 03:01:58 · answer #3 · answered by PuterPrsn 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
have a look in the manual cos alot are dual voltage it should say 120v-230v if it just says 120 then look for a dif one cos thay def do them
2007-12-16 03:01:25 · answer #4 · answered by ghandi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a voltage switch on the back of most computers, just flick it over when you bring it home, should do fine, get a power adaptor, or just replace it with a uk power cord!
2007-12-16 03:01:55 · answer #5 · answered by Cap10kirk 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋