How can I find out what wattage my laptop is?
I have a Dell Inspiron 600m and I am traveling to France in a few days and I want to be able to buy a converter or adapter (not really sure which one) so I will be able to use it there, but I don't know how to find out how many watts my computer uses or even if this is the right question to be asking soooo any help is appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
My laptop is 18.5 V and in W, it's 65 W... This is found on the AC Power Adapter. look at the small box. here's a photo>>> http://www.bosity.com/images_catprod/10001788/image.jpg look at Output:
Answer 2 :
sure this answer will help you, http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmH49szNtN.q9c1qXPK8GM3ty6IX?qid=20070501061419AAJjvyv&show=7#profile-info-PVxtqYEyaa so, no worry on account of this no, you do not need any special / different adapter for france ! solution for 'france' specific, i will try posting ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_with_mains_power_plugs%2C_voltages_and_frequencies but am confused as i've never seen anything like the E mentioned in link ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:French_plug_and_socket.jpg lemme get this clarified cause i thought cee7/7 was standard but wikipedia tells me it's otherwise best buy the plug converter in france itself, maybe even the airport shops should have them & should be max. $ 10 else settle for this, http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2119009&CatId=608 $ 19 ___ ___ ___ if u need wattage as in power, u may want to calculate in different ways laptop alongwith batteries & charge regulation ckt laptop with charge regulation ckt, but minus batteries laptop only > minus batteries, minus charge regulation ckt you have not spelled out how many cell batteries u use # since u just mentioned usage in france, i bypassed the wattage issue, as original answer takes care of that from user stand-point ! simple practical solution i offered you, which works on most corners of globe exceptions could be on account of size shape of plug / socket & NOT watts, volts, amps, frequency btw: i do conduct energy audits, so can explain u other side of coin should you prefer to complicate matters !
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Will a laptop have internet access far away from home?
Will a laptop have internet access far away from home?
Will it? If it can, will it also have access on another country, like Morocco,france, etc.? Are there any plans that let you have internet connection anywhere you go, or at least in the same state?Thanks!
Internet - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You have to be within range of a wireless network, or "WiFi hotspot". A lot of places offer their networks for free use.
Answer 2 :
You can get an internet connection anywhere. Much like a telephone connection, they are everywhere.
Answer 3 :
There are several ways to get online with a laptop away from home. The most common today is WiFi. If you have a WiFi card, you can usually get online in hotels (sometimes needing to get a password from the front desk, and other times no password is needed), at many gas stations, in airports, coffee shops, even some McDonald's. Another way is with a dial-up access number from your current ISP. Many ISP's allow you to dial in from almost anywhere. You might have a limit to this, however, like 20 hours per month or so. A third way is with a data cable connecting to your cellphone. The cheapest cellphones (that your provider gives you for free) often will not be capable of doing this, however. Check with your cellphone provider, or a local cellphone store, if this is something that interests you. Additional charges may also apply, and they may be based upon how many KB you download in a month. You may or may not have any luck in foreign countries. That is not something with which I am familiar, except that WiFi is surely also prevalent in many 1st world foreign countries, such as England, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, etc. etc. etc. There are probably not any plans that are "state-specific". Then there are even some truly exotic methods, such as carrying around a satellite dish with you, and pointing it at a satellite to get an internet connection. Some stormchasers and the military do this, because they find themselves in places where there is no other option for getting online. There are also a couple companies that provide satellite internet connections with much smaller antennas, rather than having to lug a dish around, but the baud rate (connection speed) is quite slow, like 9600 bps.
Answer 4 :
There are a number of ways to have internet access far away from home: 1) If your laptop has an internal modem (most laptop have) plug your laptop into a phone line. You can set the laptop for dial up connection. From control panel, then internet connection. 2) If your laptop has Wi-Fi (wireless internet modem), if can try to wonder around to see if there are wireless access points nearby that the signal is strong enough. Try selecting the signal by clicking the wireless icon that appears in the bottom start bar near the right corner.. If you are lucky that the access point has no security, then you can use the internet right away. 3) In the other country, you can use 1) to dial-up to your internet service provider. That is expensive because it is long distance call. 4) Your Internet service provider may have Internet rooming service that you can arrange before you go (with payment, stating the period that you want to have the rooming service) then go can go to the country and dial up a local phone number to connect the internet. 5) Some places, like the airports, have internet access free of change. You can connect by plugging your RJ45 LAN plug to there system and get access, or alternatively use a infra led link to access. 6) In some country like US, the Internet service provider are so keen to get business that they put some set-up CD in motels and hotels. You can set up and have a period of time free of charge. 7) If you are desperate, go to the Internet cafe. They probably allow you to connect your desktop to the Internet as well. Hope that help
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Will it? If it can, will it also have access on another country, like Morocco,france, etc.? Are there any plans that let you have internet connection anywhere you go, or at least in the same state?Thanks!
Internet - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You have to be within range of a wireless network, or "WiFi hotspot". A lot of places offer their networks for free use.
Answer 2 :
You can get an internet connection anywhere. Much like a telephone connection, they are everywhere.
Answer 3 :
There are several ways to get online with a laptop away from home. The most common today is WiFi. If you have a WiFi card, you can usually get online in hotels (sometimes needing to get a password from the front desk, and other times no password is needed), at many gas stations, in airports, coffee shops, even some McDonald's. Another way is with a dial-up access number from your current ISP. Many ISP's allow you to dial in from almost anywhere. You might have a limit to this, however, like 20 hours per month or so. A third way is with a data cable connecting to your cellphone. The cheapest cellphones (that your provider gives you for free) often will not be capable of doing this, however. Check with your cellphone provider, or a local cellphone store, if this is something that interests you. Additional charges may also apply, and they may be based upon how many KB you download in a month. You may or may not have any luck in foreign countries. That is not something with which I am familiar, except that WiFi is surely also prevalent in many 1st world foreign countries, such as England, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, etc. etc. etc. There are probably not any plans that are "state-specific". Then there are even some truly exotic methods, such as carrying around a satellite dish with you, and pointing it at a satellite to get an internet connection. Some stormchasers and the military do this, because they find themselves in places where there is no other option for getting online. There are also a couple companies that provide satellite internet connections with much smaller antennas, rather than having to lug a dish around, but the baud rate (connection speed) is quite slow, like 9600 bps.
Answer 4 :
There are a number of ways to have internet access far away from home: 1) If your laptop has an internal modem (most laptop have) plug your laptop into a phone line. You can set the laptop for dial up connection. From control panel, then internet connection. 2) If your laptop has Wi-Fi (wireless internet modem), if can try to wonder around to see if there are wireless access points nearby that the signal is strong enough. Try selecting the signal by clicking the wireless icon that appears in the bottom start bar near the right corner.. If you are lucky that the access point has no security, then you can use the internet right away. 3) In the other country, you can use 1) to dial-up to your internet service provider. That is expensive because it is long distance call. 4) Your Internet service provider may have Internet rooming service that you can arrange before you go (with payment, stating the period that you want to have the rooming service) then go can go to the country and dial up a local phone number to connect the internet. 5) Some places, like the airports, have internet access free of change. You can connect by plugging your RJ45 LAN plug to there system and get access, or alternatively use a infra led link to access. 6) In some country like US, the Internet service provider are so keen to get business that they put some set-up CD in motels and hotels. You can set up and have a period of time free of charge. 7) If you are desperate, go to the Internet cafe. They probably allow you to connect your desktop to the Internet as well. Hope that help
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
OHARE-Chicago to ALABAMA then finally to Paris, France What is the plane
I have a connecting plane trip from OHARE-Chicago to ALABAMA then finally to Paris, France What is the plane..
What is the plane like and what kind of food will I be served? Are there any TVs on the plane? The airline is Delta? Can I plug my laptop into the plane? Its not alabama its actually atlanta...sry.
Air Travel - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Ok based on when the Delta flights to Paris leave out of ATL here's what you're looking at. ORD-ATL will be an MD-88 if you're on the 1:20 pm flight to ATL. If you're on the 11:31 am flight, it's a CRJ-900 regional jet operated by SkyWest as Delta Connection. Neither plane has an in-flight entertainment system of any kind, no audio, etc. No food will be served. ATL-CDG will be a 767-400 with 41 seats in BusinessElite and 200 seats in coach. It will have overhead TV screens in coach for the movies. One movie will be shown to Paris and two will be shown on the return to ATL. You will be served dinner about an hour after takeoff (about the time you level off more or less) and a light breakfast about an hour before you land in Paris. Laptop plug-in systems are available on 767-400s in both classes of service. The adapter cord is not provided. You will need to purchase one.
Answer 2 :
Look on your reservations and it should tell you what kind of plane you will be on. You can then go to seatguru.com and get information on that plane. The plugs for laptops are usually only in First Class and priority seating.
Answer 3 :
check directly with DELTA, but you must have paid a bundle and you will have wasting several hours on your trip, many airlines have non-stop flights from Chicago to Paris
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What is the plane like and what kind of food will I be served? Are there any TVs on the plane? The airline is Delta? Can I plug my laptop into the plane? Its not alabama its actually atlanta...sry.
Air Travel - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Ok based on when the Delta flights to Paris leave out of ATL here's what you're looking at. ORD-ATL will be an MD-88 if you're on the 1:20 pm flight to ATL. If you're on the 11:31 am flight, it's a CRJ-900 regional jet operated by SkyWest as Delta Connection. Neither plane has an in-flight entertainment system of any kind, no audio, etc. No food will be served. ATL-CDG will be a 767-400 with 41 seats in BusinessElite and 200 seats in coach. It will have overhead TV screens in coach for the movies. One movie will be shown to Paris and two will be shown on the return to ATL. You will be served dinner about an hour after takeoff (about the time you level off more or less) and a light breakfast about an hour before you land in Paris. Laptop plug-in systems are available on 767-400s in both classes of service. The adapter cord is not provided. You will need to purchase one.
Answer 2 :
Look on your reservations and it should tell you what kind of plane you will be on. You can then go to seatguru.com and get information on that plane. The plugs for laptops are usually only in First Class and priority seating.
Answer 3 :
check directly with DELTA, but you must have paid a bundle and you will have wasting several hours on your trip, many airlines have non-stop flights from Chicago to Paris
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Will my laptop fit in the hotel room safe in Paris?
Will my laptop fit in the hotel room safe in Paris?
I'm trying to decide if I should bring my laptop to Paris. We're staying at the Renaissance Paris Hotel Le Parc Trocadero 55-57 Avenue Raymond Poincare Paris, 75116 France Does anyone know if the laptops will fit in the room safe? It's about 14.5 inches by 11 inches. THANKS!!!!!
Paris - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Hotel safes are usually around... Internal Height x 7-1/2 x 16-9/16 x 11-13/16 / W x D x x 11-13/16. If you need to carry it with you...try this pack...http://www.bestcomputerbags.net/product_info.php?cPath=5&products_id=12.
Answer 2 :
My experience in Europe is that the old world hotels either don't have safes or the safes are pretty small. The big international chains, like Hilton, Best Western or Holiday Inn, will probably have a safe large enough to accommodate your computer. You can email the concierge at your particular hotel and ask. If you're worried about your data, back everything up on USB key before leaving and leave the key at home in your own home safe. Then take a USB key with you so that you can back up any new documents as you go. For recovery of the cost of the computer itself in case of theft, look into some inexpensive one-time travel insurance. There are companies that will cover a computer while you travel. Hope this helps and bon voyage!
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I'm trying to decide if I should bring my laptop to Paris. We're staying at the Renaissance Paris Hotel Le Parc Trocadero 55-57 Avenue Raymond Poincare Paris, 75116 France Does anyone know if the laptops will fit in the room safe? It's about 14.5 inches by 11 inches. THANKS!!!!!
Paris - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Hotel safes are usually around... Internal Height x 7-1/2 x 16-9/16 x 11-13/16 / W x D x x 11-13/16. If you need to carry it with you...try this pack...http://www.bestcomputerbags.net/product_info.php?cPath=5&products_id=12.
Answer 2 :
My experience in Europe is that the old world hotels either don't have safes or the safes are pretty small. The big international chains, like Hilton, Best Western or Holiday Inn, will probably have a safe large enough to accommodate your computer. You can email the concierge at your particular hotel and ask. If you're worried about your data, back everything up on USB key before leaving and leave the key at home in your own home safe. Then take a USB key with you so that you can back up any new documents as you go. For recovery of the cost of the computer itself in case of theft, look into some inexpensive one-time travel insurance. There are companies that will cover a computer while you travel. Hope this helps and bon voyage!
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