[Techtalk] Adapters:US to AU

[Patricia Fraser]

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Hi Shirrell,

> We will be visiting our son and family in Australia and would like
> to bring our laptop.  I am having trouble finding information on
> what sort of adapters/plugs are needed so we can charge the
> battery.

Your laptop probably has a switch-mode power supply, so voltage
shouldn't be a problem; you'll only need an adapter for the plug. If
you look here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_plug

you'll see that Australia uses a Type I plug; you just need an adapter.
If you can't find one at the airport on the way out of the country,
they'll have them at any Australian airport when you arrive!

AU has 220V power; if you're wanting to use any other appliances
(hair-dryer for instance), be aware that the voltage will be too high
for them.

All the best,

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Trish Fraser, GWQTF RP4GD
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