How useful is an American laptop in the UK?
I am studying abroad in London. Will my US laptop acutally work and be compatible with software/internet there?
Laptops & Notebooks - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Just as useful as anywhere else. Only issue is making sure you have an adaptor so you can plug it in to recharge. The difference in voltage is not a problem because the charger steps it down.
Answer 2 :
Yes -- it should work fine. Video DVDs you buy in the UK might not play on it, but other than that everything should work. Just buy an adapter so you can charge it over there and you'll be set.
Answer 3 :
The only catch is that they use 220 power while here in the states, most is 110. Check your power adapter for your lap top and see if it will work with 220, if not you need a power converter. A good one will run you 60 bucks or so. If you do find you need a converter, buy it there as the radio shack special isn't worth your time (I lost an XBox to one). Enjoy your time there and have a pint for me.
Answer 4 :
Apart from having to buy a new power cord (check your ac adaptor will do 220/240V) and getting a £ sign on the keyboard being a bumache (use charmap), not a problem. You can change the DVD region code (once) to Region 2 if you buy Region 2 dvds in Europe. Note that you only get 5 chances to change the region code. After that you are stuck with the last region code selected.
Answer 5 :
You will need a power adaptor, contary to the above statements the voltage is not the only difference, british AC current runs at 240V at 50Hz, american supply is a 60Hz.
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