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especially for Switzerland.......
We want to get our son a new computer to take with him to Switzerland......
can we just use a regular ol' computer from here (US) and get an adapter there?
I am guessing we can get an adapter here?
anyone know???
I need to order the PC today or tomorrow.
Stef....you were just there recently.....is that what you did?
Thanks!
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my hubby has a couple of adapter and converter sets for europe. i'll post more when he gets back.
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Thanks, stef!
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are we talking laptop or desktop? you will need a converter to convert the current from 220 to 110. these come with laptops as part of the surge protector/cord. the adaptor is a small thing that goes on the plug to make it into a plug that will fit in switzerland. i know england is different than eastern europe, so i am not sure which one switzerland will have. they usually sell them in a pack of 5 or 6 different ones and they are labeled on the plug for which region they are.
for desk tops, i dont know what comes with them. we have had only laptops for a long time
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laptop.....really, it comes with it?
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My laptop (Dell) is dual voltage. You can see this in the fine print; it will say 110/220v, 50/60Hz. All I need is a plug adapter. Switzerland has the European two round prong plugs.
BTW, most cameras are also dual voltage - that makes it easy to recharge the batteries.
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for switzerland you will need a "J" adapter. our laptops were also dual voltage so we just used an adapter. he gave me the links and i'll post them in a bit.
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here you go
there are other choices -- i can't find the exact set he has -- we got it at a local travel store.
6/27 -- Chari, I edited the link. And here's more info:
Electricity Around the World
and Type J at wikipedia
what you need to look for
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okay, I am sorry I am so simple-minded...but i am 
so, if I am sending him with a brand new dell pc...all he needs is the J adapter???
please forgive me......I am sure even SPELLING it out may not be simple enough for me....just give me a book to read 
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oh, i forgot to say thanks.....thanks for helping me! 
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Chari, that is correct. I checked with my dh. We purchased a new HP before we moved over. It has dual voltage and I believe that most computers (as well as cameras as Nancy pointed out), have dual voltage. So all you need is the adapter which makes the American plug end look like a Swiss plug end. The world of electronics is beyond me ...
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me, too, carole...just tell me what to do
And you all have...thank you so very much!
What a great resoucre we are....for ANYTHING & EVERYTHING!
I got an email that the new laptop has shipped from dell...yay!
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