[PLUG-TALK] Voltage/Frequency Converters: Available Locally?

[Keith Lofstrom]

On Mon, Sep 08, 2008 at 11:51:46AM -0700, Rich Shepard wrote:
>   While I have a few months to prepare, I'll need to purchase a converter
> and plug adapter so I can run my notebook computer and charge my satellite
> phone from 230V/240V @ 50Hz (New Zealand and Australia). Does anyone know if
> these are available locally?

I've seen these lots of places, hardware stores, Home Depot, Radio
Shackm and I recall seeing something at REI. 

Many laptop AC adapters are 100-240V, so you can get by with just the
plug adapter.  In Sweden, I was suprised to find many bathrooms had
110V plugs - Sweden is too small a market to make 220V shavers for,
and 110V is safer anyway.  So find out in detail what is available.

Keith

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