Electrical Power in Australia and NZ

On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:37:32 GMT, "Rudy"
wrote:

Since you have an adapter [ / \] plug, thats all you'll need. Look on your
laptop Powersupply/charger specifications plate/decal. You should see:

input 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz or similar which covers North Americas 115-120/60
Hz and Aussies 240V/50Hz as well.


Thanks. That takes care of Australia. What about NZ? Is that the same?



Their system worked fine with my Dell North American laptop and Philishave
(cordless) razor chargers.

Dont try to plug in anything from "over here" like a blow dryer or electric
razor that doesnt have its own "power supply"/transformer though...


Yes thanks, I know.




It'll work..run FAST. but for a very short time


I live in the US, where we have 120V 60 cycle electrical power. What
is used in Australia and NZ? Is it 240V 50, as in most of Europe, or
something else? My laptop can use either, and I have a plug converter
for Australia, but do I also need a transformer?


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Ken Blake
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