tbarker13 Posted June 6, 2007 Share #1 Posted June 6, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Leaving for a two-week trip to Scotland next month. This will be my first time traveling abroad with digital equipment. I know I've got the adapter for my leica battery charger to use in Scotland. And I know I need to get something for my laptop (dell xps). Should I bring a surge protector? And do I need one of those transformers that converts 220v to 110v? Or will that be handled by the computer's power cord? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wparsonsgisnet Posted June 6, 2007 Share #2 Posted June 6, 2007 If you look at the power supply for the Dell, it should tell you it's good for 110 - 220 or 240. The charger for the M8 says similar things. A surge profector wouldn't hurt. Per the other thread, if not a surge protector, then an extension cord. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tashley Posted June 6, 2007 Share #3 Posted June 6, 2007 Leaving for a two-week trip to Scotland next month. This will be my first time traveling abroad with digital equipment.I know I've got the adapter for my leica battery charger to use in Scotland. And I know I need to get something for my laptop (dell xps). Should I bring a surge protector? And do I need one of those transformers that converts 220v to 110v? Or will that be handled by the computer's power cord? Hi Tim, You need a three square pin plug adaptor, voltage is 240V ac and I don't bother with surge protectors in the UK other than on desktop computers. YMMV! Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted June 6, 2007 Share #4 Posted June 6, 2007 Reminds me that 75% of people in the US have never ventured beyond their shores. I love this Third World view you guys have. The only problem you'll have is that Scottish electrons move in the opposite direction to normal so that your pictures will appear upside down.... More seriously, most power "bricks" these days handle the weedy 100v of Japan all the way through to the 240v in the UK which will cook you rather more easily than the 117v in the US. You will not need a surge protector, if anything, you'll need a whip to get Jimmy to pedal harder... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpierce Posted June 6, 2007 Share #5 Posted June 6, 2007 Tim, I had no trouble during travel last month to France with laptop and camera recharging without a surge protector. However, the first time plugging-in an item is not without some anxiety. One caution, however: Reading the fine print on the wall-plug/power-supply for my AA battery recharger prior to travel showed that it only worked at 120 v 60 Hz, so I took non-rechargable batteries for my flash and did not bring that charger. As mentioned by others, carefully read all the fine print on the plugs, power supplies, chargers, etc. that you take to make sure they will work up to 220 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz. If you look around for a surge protector, then it should also state its range-of-operation. If this info is not printed on any item, then I would not use it. I believe this type of range-of-operation info is a requirement for the sale of any plug-in electrical items in the US. Have a good and safe trip, Bob Pierce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhulsenbeek Posted June 6, 2007 Share #6 Posted June 6, 2007 Hi! I stayed a week on Corrour estate end of April 2007: no Cellphone, no Internet, only one phone at the lodge. (West Highlands; just off the Glasgow-Fort William railway line.) But the Leica charger worked fine with the 3-pronged extension. Do not worry: just enjoy. So did my Sony Laptop. Indeed: no third world, heaven rather! A few panorama's: Scotland: Corrour 2007 More, including Leica M8 pictures, coming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted June 6, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks for the advice guys. Not quite sure where that "third world'' comment came from. I'm just worried about the sensitivity of my laptop to different voltages. It is hardly my first trip abroad. For the record, I was married in Dingwall, outside of Inverness, five years ago. It's just that this time I'll be traveling with my M8 instead of the M6 and M4 that came along last time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WPalank Posted June 6, 2007 Share #8 Posted June 6, 2007 Reminds me that 75% of people in the US have never ventured beyond their shores. I love this Third World view you guys have. I resent the comment as well Norton! Having been born of a US seviceman in France and travelling abroad several times a year, it's an unfitting comment. Might you have predjudices of other races and nationalities? Cheerio, you .......! (removed under fear of webbie censorship). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptruman Posted June 6, 2007 Share #9 Posted June 6, 2007 Shouldn't be concerned about the comments as many English consider Scotland to be full of wild beasties, cottages warmed by peat fires and rain that never stops. Conversely many Scots have a rather dim view of England! It is in fact a very civilised part of the world that I travel to whenever I can (from England!), where public internet access is widespread, food is great, people are welcoming and above all its stunning mountains, wildlife, lochs, cities, etc. My favourite place on earth. You will find that cellphone reception is poor, although we English call them "mobiles". In the cities you will probably get a signal, but in the Highlands a mobile will stay blissfully quiet! My M8 charger is marked for 100V - 240V, so shouldn't be a problem. You will not need to bring two week's worth of charged batteries, just enough to supply you with juice for a day (or more if you go camping of course). You do not need a surge suppressor for your laptop, but do check the charger is rated for 240V. Have a great time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share #10 Posted June 6, 2007 Thanks. I do love the place. We pretty much keep to the Highlands, seeking some of the less-traveled areas. Spent much of our last trip at two locations - Berriedale and then a little village called Glenelg (near the end of 9 miles or so of single track road). This time, we're staying in a small cottage 10 or so miles north of Loch Ness. Not our first choice, but we didn't get to plan the trip until much later than we wanted. By the time we could firm up our dates, many of our preferred choices were booked up. Now, if I can just aquire a taste for Scotch. I've sworn to give it a good try this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwfreund Posted June 6, 2007 Share #11 Posted June 6, 2007 Mostly I would beware of the tasting rooms. I have lost many pounds there. The highlands are beautiful, I wouldn't worry about the power a bit. -bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted June 6, 2007 Share #12 Posted June 6, 2007 Now, if I can just aquire a taste for Scotch. I've sworn to give it a good try this time. I think you'll be fine, though my own taste is for Australian Shiraz and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. If you're one of the citizens of the US who doesn't suffer from a chronic attack of Xenophobia or "the Macdonalds at home is so much better!", I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted June 6, 2007 Share #13 Posted June 6, 2007 Hi! I stayed a week on Corrour estate end of April 2007: no Cellphone, no Internet, only one phone at the lodge. (West Highlands; just off the Glasgow-Fort William railway line.) But the Leica charger worked fine with the 3-pronged extension. Do not worry: just enjoy. So did my Sony Laptop. Indeed: no third world, heaven rather! A few panorama's: Scotland: Corrour 2007 More, including Leica M8 pictures, coming. Hey Sander . . . you can't do that! Landscape WITHOUT A TRIPOD It's a criminal offence! What lovely shots Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted June 6, 2007 Share #14 Posted June 6, 2007 Reminds me that 75% of people in the US have never ventured beyond their shores. I love this Third World view you guys have.QUOTE] Well ... personally, I'm doing all I can to make up for those 75%. I sincerely hope they appreciate all I'm doing to widen their perspectives. I they would just vote the way I do it would all be worth it. And, Mark, you've got it confused, it's the part of the USA that comprises that 75% that is the third world. Don't go there if your life depends upon it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share #15 Posted June 6, 2007 Well, I don't really care much for McDonalds here or anywhere else for that matter. Last time over, I learned to like coke without ice. Loved the chips with vinegar. But I had a hard time adjusting to the way they put butter on the bread of sandwiches. Too odd. As for liquor - my personal preference is tequila - Don Julio Blanco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecaton Posted June 6, 2007 Share #16 Posted June 6, 2007 Leaving for a two-week trip to Scotland next month. This will be my first time traveling abroad with digital equipment.I know I've got the adapter for my leica battery charger to use in Scotland. And I know I need to get something for my laptop (dell xps). Should I bring a surge protector? And do I need one of those transformers that converts 220v to 110v? Or will that be handled by the computer's power cord? I think you already got good advice on the chargers. Concerning your cellphone, though, and depending on the carrier you are subscribing to in the US, you might want to check whether your phone works on the bandwiths covered by carriers in Scotland and whether your US carrier has roaming arrangements with (one of) them. Enjoy your trip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveEP Posted June 6, 2007 Share #17 Posted June 6, 2007 They have power in Scotland now ? We only just got it in Yorkshire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjago Posted June 7, 2007 Share #18 Posted June 7, 2007 Well, I don't really care much for McDonalds here or anywhere else for that matter. You'll find quite a few McDonalds in Glenelg. It is a local name. There is even a crofter called Ronnie McDonald.... Glenelg = the world's most beautiful palindrome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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