Guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 I'm planning a trip to LOS in a couple of months, and I need to find out what sort of AC power adapter I will need to connect my laptop to the outlet in the room. Is there a specific name for the device, and also, is the power supply 110 volts, or 220? Appreciate any help on this. Regards. BKK22 - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 the power here is 220v so if your machine runs on 110 you might need a transformer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danish30 Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 Hi, Most likely your laptop will run on both 110 and 220v 50/60 Hz. Check the label on the back of your laptops powersupply. I have never seen a laptop not able to run on both 110 and 220. The plugs used here are flat or round, so you shouldn't have a problem there. Best regards, Danish30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 Danish30, Thanks for the information. From what you say it sounds like the outlets will accept either two or three pronged connectors. I'll be sure to check my new laptop for the power requirements. Regards BKK22 - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 it sounds like the outlets will accept either two or three pronged connectors. No. Most outlets will accept either flat two pin (US/JAPAN) or round two pin (EUROPE) style plugs. Some newer places will also accept these with a ground pin but not all will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidy Ho Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 Lopburi is correct. If you are coming from USA, you need to have an adaptor for for TWO prong - same design as USA minus the round ground pin. This will work most everywhere. Three prong adaptors are rarely found and typically at high-end hotels. Check the black rectangular *thing* that is between your laptop and the plug. Normally, the power regulator should accept 110 -220 voltage without any problem. Power Supply is unnecessary weight/luggage - I never used one in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidflux Posted December 3, 2002 Report Share Posted December 3, 2002 Any recommendations on where to pick up a cheap adatper? I'll be bringing my laptop as well and the plug for the power supply is the 3 prong variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted December 3, 2002 Report Share Posted December 3, 2002 Any recommendations on where to pick up a cheap adatper? I have never seen an adapter as such but every department store, computer store, discount store sells outlet strips that accept three prong plugs but have a two prong plug to use into the wall outlet. These cost under 100 baht; but of course don't provide a real ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short-time Posted December 3, 2002 Report Share Posted December 3, 2002 Come on guys, where is your American ingenuity? Forget about that worthless damn ground pin and just break the mother off. No problem. Oh, one trick that does comes in handy? before you leave, take a pair of pliers and twist the two prongs in a slight 'S' fashion. No - do not spread them or press them together. This tweak helps make a good solid connection when the outlet you use is old or worn out. Absolute necessity with a hairdryer!! ST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidy Ho Posted December 4, 2002 Report Share Posted December 4, 2002 Well, since your location is Cali .. I would suggest Radio Shack. I actually have an international kit full of different prongs as I used to travel quite a bit for work. Singapore Airline sells a plug kit in the airplane and I'm sure others do as well .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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