Posted by
nessa3111
19 yrs ago
should i bother to bring my electronics from the states? are the plugs completely differrent, or can i buy adaptors?
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788
19 yrs ago
Plugs are completely different. We have 7-8 adapters floating around the house for various things. You can bring anything that has a built in adapter which says Input- 100-240volts like a laptop, iPod/Bose speaker or simple things like pda and phones(gsm) which you can charge with simple adapters. We also got our Dell desktop since they have a voltage switching mechanism at the back. Don't get anything that requires a transformer.
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thanks-what about smaller things like a curling iron? i have a chi(flat iron) that i was planning on bringing, and some various lamps. can you get a plug adaptor for those or just buy new ones?
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788
19 yrs ago
See if they can take inputs from 110-220 volts. The plug adapters only work if the stuff can handle the voltage change. If not, then don't get them.
We did not get any our lamps:( and toaster (really cute one and brand new on top of it) Transformers are useless- heavy to be lugged around/ and burn out fast and could spoil your stuff. Plus you don't want that curling iron near your hair if the change does not work out.
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thanks-i just didn't want to buy a $150 chi again.
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It's not the adaptors; it's the voltage (okay and the Hz). Here's a handy guide.
http://www.voltageconverters.com/voltageguide.htm
If you buy a 220v appliance here, the good thing is that you will be able to use it on your travels around the region (except Japan) and Europe.
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