Using the AA1 abroad.

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    dhlowe

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    Apologies if I've failed to find this info., elsewhere.
    I have not yet bought the AA1. When I have I intend to use it in several countries in Europe. Can I connect the mains cable three pin plug to a basic travel two-pin mains adaptor or does Acer sell an adaptor with interchangeable heads similar to that supplied by Apple.
    Thank you.
     
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    The AA1 power brick has a standard 'kettle plug' three pin socket for power input. You /could/ buy a cable to fit the outlets for each country you visit, but this would be overkill. A travel adapter would do the job just as well. I've used mine in Europe (2 pin) and the UK (three pin) with no problems, using a travel adapter. There is no earth (ground) connection in the power brick, so a two pin adapter will be fine. There's pictures in here of modified plugs to eliminate the bulky power cord altogether, search for 'bulky cable'

    Keith
     
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    Thanks very much, Keith.
    Regards.
     
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    Use mine in UK and while in suissie on a travel adapter no problems and less bulky. ;)
     
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    Sorry if I'm being thick (actually,I know I am being) but is a travel adapter all I'd need to use my Acer A150 in Canada/USA too?

    On previous trips, I've found my PSP will charge ok in Canada, but my mobile phone won't. Not sure whether the Acer powerbrick will be happy with the voltages in North America.....?
     
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