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l33tminion) wrote2007-02-28 02:08 am
l33tminion) wrote2007-02-28 02:08 am
Voltage Valet
One of the things on the packing list for IES is power converters for electronics. While Japan uses similar outlets to the US, they run at 100V, as opposed to the 110V US standard. I'm bringing my laptop and external hard drive, so today I tried to figure out what sort of converters to buy.
I found the product I thought I needed at Voltage Valet, but I called them to ask if it handled grounded (3-prong) outlets. They responded to my message with the following (paraphrased):
"A laptop? You don't need anything! Check the specs on your AC adapter."
Indeed, when I examined the label on my AC adapters, they were rated for 100-240V. So, props to Voltage Valet for being very helpful and for giving excellent advice even at the cost of a sale.
I found the product I thought I needed at Voltage Valet, but I called them to ask if it handled grounded (3-prong) outlets. They responded to my message with the following (paraphrased):
"A laptop? You don't need anything! Check the specs on your AC adapter."
Indeed, when I examined the label on my AC adapters, they were rated for 100-240V. So, props to Voltage Valet for being very helpful and for giving excellent advice even at the cost of a sale.