France trip questions......?
I am 13 years old and I am travelling to France with my school for a fun trip in the summer. This is my first time going alone and I have a couple of questions: 1. What kinds of cell phones are compatible there? 2. The plug-in's are different, what do they look like and how do I get the plugs for them? 3. If I brought 6000 dollars, how much money in euros would that be? 4. Can I bring my laptop?...(the plug problem) Thanks sooo much :)
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Answer 1 :
The plug is not the only thing different, the power is too. You will need a converter plug. If you bring 6000 dollars that is 4800 Euros, more or less. You can bring your laptop if you buy a converter. This is what French plugs and pin look like (scroll down to see the pictures): http://www.levoyageur.net/prises.php?paysfr=France Have a nice trip
Answer 2 :
Hi there, 1. Cell Phones using the "tri-band" system are compatible in France and most of Europe. However, most newer phones are compatible both in the USA and Europe. My Motorola "Razr" is compatible in the US, for example. The best thing to do is to check at your nearest electronics shop or where you bought your phone 2. The plugs in France are commonly called the "Europlug". The plugs are made of two prongs that are rounded as opposed to being circular. You can get a plug adapter from most travel stores and at most International Airports 3. Today at 19:25 CET (13:25 EST) 6000 Dollars is 4701 Euros. It is best to check before you leave what the exchange rate is at because it changes frequently 3. You can bring your laptop on one condition. Take the transformer (the big box-like thingy) and look for the label with all the energy/safety compliance signs. Somewhere on it you should see the word "Input AC" or something along those lines. If you want your laptop to work in Europe it MUST say "100 รข€” 240 V". This also applies to your Phone Charger. Europe uses 220 to 240 Volts whereas the US uses 100 to 110 Volts. This means that the transformer (the box-like thingy) for your laptop or phone must be able to accept both voltages. However, this should not be a problem as most modern electrical appliances can adapt both voltages. Hope this helped, JPJ
Answer 3 :
you have already received a conversion of the dollars in euros,and on the lap top and phone, so no need to answer you again on this. but ? i just wanted to add? i hope you do not bring that in cash with you? there are other ways to get cash while in France,such as a debit card which would work in France.
Answer 4 :
6000 dollars...and you 13 !!!!! My parents gave me maybe 10 bucks when I was a kids and I went to camp for 3 weeks!!!
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