US vs European voltage
Despoina99
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Hello!
I was thinking about buying a Acer Aspire e15 but since it is not available in my country (Sweden) I will be buying it from the US. The thing is that in the Europe we use 220V , 50Hz and in the US 110V, 60Hz. Most laptops nowadays come with dual voltage and they can work in all countries but I want to know if someone knows if this model specifically is supported in all countries. Thank you.
I was thinking about buying a Acer Aspire e15 but since it is not available in my country (Sweden) I will be buying it from the US. The thing is that in the Europe we use 220V , 50Hz and in the US 110V, 60Hz. Most laptops nowadays come with dual voltage and they can work in all countries but I want to know if someone knows if this model specifically is supported in all countries. Thank you.
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@Despoina99Yes, it shoud work fine in Europe with 220v. Most modern laptops can automatically handle from 100 to 240 volts, which lets them operate without a separate power transformer or converter. The United States generally uses electricity at 120 volts, while Europe ranges from 220 to 240 volts.
To make sure your laptop can deal with the voltage range, look on the chunky block part of the power cord to see if “100-240V” is listed next to Input. You should also make sure the laptop’s power adapter operates with frequencies of 50 Hertz to 60 Hertz. The United States uses electricity at a frequency of 60 Hz, while 50 Hz common in Europe.
But while you may not need a power converter, you’ll probably need a plug converter to slip over the prongs of your American power cord and adapt it for the different European outlet configurations. Most stores sell travel supplies carry plug converters for various electrical outlets, as well as other helpful items like surge protectors to help protect your gear in those countries with somewhat erratic electrical systems.
You can also contact Acer support for any help :
Acer worldwide : http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/
Authorized International Travelers Warranty locations : http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/itw_location.htmHit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!
Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!
I hope this helps! If this was useful, please hit 'Yes' or 'Like'! Thanks! 😊
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@Despoina99Yes, it shoud work fine in Europe with 220v. Most modern laptops can automatically handle from 100 to 240 volts, which lets them operate without a separate power transformer or converter. The United States generally uses electricity at 120 volts, while Europe ranges from 220 to 240 volts.
To make sure your laptop can deal with the voltage range, look on the chunky block part of the power cord to see if “100-240V” is listed next to Input. You should also make sure the laptop’s power adapter operates with frequencies of 50 Hertz to 60 Hertz. The United States uses electricity at a frequency of 60 Hz, while 50 Hz common in Europe.
But while you may not need a power converter, you’ll probably need a plug converter to slip over the prongs of your American power cord and adapt it for the different European outlet configurations. Most stores sell travel supplies carry plug converters for various electrical outlets, as well as other helpful items like surge protectors to help protect your gear in those countries with somewhat erratic electrical systems.
You can also contact Acer support for any help :
Acer worldwide : http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/
Authorized International Travelers Warranty locations : http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/itw_location.htmHit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!
Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!
I hope this helps! If this was useful, please hit 'Yes' or 'Like'! Thanks! 😊
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