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Electronics in Europe - rasiMac - 05-05-2011
am planning on a trip to europe this summer (first timer).
am toting cameras (one takes AA's), phone, MBP or ipad, and ipod.
just wanted some suggestions on euro voltage converters - are they all the same?
am thinking about also getting a couple of so-called "world cell phones" for emergency use, just in case.
definitely getting a Eurorail pass.
any other recommendations?
thanks
rasiMac
Re: Electronics in Europe - Manlove - 05-05-2011
Travel light.
Re: Electronics in Europe - nwyaker - 05-05-2011
Voltage converters are usually not necessary, as most device chargers are 120-240 volts.
You will need a plug adapter though, at least one without a ground as a lot of older buildings have non-grounding outlets.
Re: Electronics in Europe - MGS_forgot_password - 05-05-2011
- Don't need a voltage converter for the MBP, just a cheap "adapter".
- iPad/iPod could just charge off the MBP, but you could use adapters too.
- They sell AA's in Europe.
Re: Electronics in Europe - OWC Jamie - 05-05-2011
all I've taken is a plug adapter
most battery charged stuff is 11/220 /50/60 and onlty the plug adapter is required.
some hotel rooms even have a 110/ US plug over the sink for a US electric razor
just in case / not mentioned: make sure your CC company(ies) know where you will be if you plan on possibly using a card there. ( and have their number handy just in case, too)
Re: Electronics in Europe - OWC Jamie - 05-05-2011
Wife just got back from Greece, Turkey, Israel, Crete, and Santorini. She used this and it was perfect.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Macally/POWERPAL/
And ditto on the tell you CC company the dates you will be out of the country using your card.
They still called me to confirm a purchase.No cellphone, texting when on wifi networks was all she needed through her iPad.
Re: Electronics in Europe - Trouble - 05-05-2011
This is what I use http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&pq=kingston+travel+adapter&xhr=t&q=kensington+travel+adapter&cp=4&qe=a2Vuc2dzdG9uIHRyYXZlbCBhZGFwdGVy&qesig=u6WjO8XgV2ECgaM4entU8w&pkc=AFgZ2tnGHuVUPSm5C60WNIFkg3OlmMYoAvleBANpyFA67UjWposhimKG1QnpoqxQCF7kSpllfwBNSWMzIHU6KzKWUo-e8k173w&safe=off&nord=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&ion=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=3923214409037089287&sa=X&ei=_87CTf3DOsrDgQeA6eTdAQ&sqi=2&ved=0CIABEPMCMAM#
No parts to lose
Re: Electronics in Europe - M>B> - 05-05-2011
Make a Xerox copy of your passport and other important documents and store in a separate location. You never know!
Re: Electronics in Europe - Paul F. - 05-05-2011
Put an "emergency sheet" of phone numbers, and account numbers, in a Google Doc (and keep it PRIVATE, of course), so that if you lose all your stuff, or have it taken from you, you can access all your important must-calls from anyplace you can get internet access.
Re: Electronics in Europe - nwyaker - 05-05-2011
Ditto what Paul said ... and copies of immunization card, passport, flight schedule, etc. to Google Docs too.