Originally Posted by
Pscyclepath
One thing to remember if you're coming from the U.S. is that electricity in Europe is 220 volt, 50 Hz rather than the 110 volt, 60 Hz that we use here in the States. You'll need a transformer (not expnsive, but not light, either) and plug adapters at least.
At any rate, check out the plugs and power adaptability on your laptop before you head over there with it.
Check before you go, but many devices including many laptops have oem chargers that are rated for 120-240 vac and 50-60 hz so no transformer is required just the little plug adapter. That adapter is light weight and cheap.