Will the charger work in Europe? HiI'm looking at the VPC-CG10 for my friends when they come over to visit Europe. The provided powercable will only fit in US outlets and I'm also curious about the charger.What will I need to purchase extra so the device will work in Europe? Links to the stuff I need would be very helpful..TIA! Will the charger work in Europe? HiI'm looking at the VPC-CG10 for my friends when they come over to visit Europe. The provided powercable will only fit in US outlets and I'm also... » Read More Will the charger work in Europe? HiI'm looking at the VPC-CG10 for my friends when they come over to visit Europe. The provided powercable will only fit in US outlets and I'm also curious about the charger.What will I need to purchase extra so the device will work in Europe? Links to the stuff I need would be very helpful..TIA! « Show Less
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Well i went to radio shack and got the converter and extra plugs i needed for london...they worked on all my camera/video camera/battery chargers and portable dvd player. The only thing i had trouble with was hair straightner but anyways just look up power converter in search engine even here on amazon and that will give you some idea of what you need. Just make sure you get a converter and the plugs. Plus if you live close an electronic type store they can explain things alot better. Hope this helps
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Hi,Thanks for the reply. I did some research and looked at some unboxing videos of the CG10. There I saw that the charger and the powercord are separate. If I'm right I only need to buy an european powercord in order for the charger to work in Europe.Thanks again!
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the battery charger is 100-240V so you are OK. You just need a plug adapter (no need for a power converter).
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I only know what I have read in the reviews about voltage. Apparently, though the US voltage is stated on the device, this model will also work in Europe. Someone talked at length about this. Sorry I can't site the location but it should be easy to find if you use the correct search words.
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Although we only used this in the U.S. ( we live in U.S.), it shipped with all sorts of electric adapters which seemed to be for use in foreign countries, so I imagine that the U.S. model would work fine for you in Europe.
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The one I bought from the Amazon US site only comes with a US cord, but the unit is marked as compatible with UK voltages and the cord attaches with a normal "figure 8" style connector that come with other kinds of devices/chargers. If you're like me, you'll have a bunch of them lying around. You could, of course, also just use a plug adapter.
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It comes with US power adapter. It will require an international power adapter to work with European plugs. I got one and it works perfectly.
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I believe that even with an adapter, this wouldn't function properly in Europe. I researched it before our Italy trip and bought a surge protector with about 4 or 5 outlets for plugs (power strip style) designed for European electricity to charge my iPad and camera plus my hubby's CPAP machine. Didn't take a phone. It was very long and heavy, but worth it for peace of mind. I think Magellans sells a 2-outlet surge protector you might take a look at, but keep the 360 Power Curve for North American travel.
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I do not have first-hand experience using this transformer in Europe, and it might depend upon the country in EU in which it will be utilized. However, I used this transformer in the US to step-down from 220 to 110/120, and it worked very well. I was in Italy and Greece in June of 2012, and used a travel type charger for electronics (low capacity; small size). You are doing the same (220 > 110), but at a higher capacity for the tool battery charger. If you research the maximum current draw potential for your battery charger, you may find that you can use a smaller transformer size (e.g.; 1000 or 2000 watts). Good luck ! David Chaplin. I do not have first-hand experience using this transformer in Europe, and it might depend upon the country in EU in which it will be utilized. However, I used this transformer in the US to step-down from 220 to 110/120, and it worked very well. I was in Italy and Greece in June of 2012, and used a travel type charger for electronics (low capacity; small size). You are doing the same (220 > 110), but at a higher capacity for the tool battery charger. If you research the maximum current draw potential for your battery charger, you may find that you can use a smaller transformer size (e.g.;... » Read More I do not have first-hand experience using this transformer in Europe, and it might depend upon the country in EU in which it will be utilized. However, I used this transformer in the US to step-down from 220 to 110/120, and it worked very well. I was in Italy and Greece in June of 2012, and used a travel type charger for electronics (low capacity; small size). You are doing the same (220 > 110), but at a higher capacity for the tool battery charger. If you research the maximum current draw potential for your battery charger, you may find that you can use a smaller transformer size (e.g.; 1000 or 2000 watts). Good luck ! David Chaplin. « Show Less
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Excuse my ignorance about which voltage is used where, but the charger works in the states but would require a converter for use in Europe or elsewhere
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The charger that comes with it says that its suitable for European voltage. You might want to need a simple fit to size socket adapter depending on the country. Actually the out connection is the standard 5 volt USB which means it can be charged off of a USB socket.
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Everything you use the outlet for in Europe you will need an adapter. No need in a special one, just a simple basic adapter , that is what I used and had no problems.
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I live in Europe. and don´t understand the wallcharger. To me it's a strange thing.I wanted the product for the cable: to have a spare one. But is the wrong cable and doesnot fit the up24.You can use the PC with the usb cable, and If you have a wallcharger you don't need a PC to charge your up.
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Hello: I got this set with the "European Plug", as seen in the picture - but this is just an adapter plug! The actual charger as a "fold-in/fold-out" flat-pin plug (USA), and the additional adapter so you can use it on travels in other countries that accept the round-pin plug. If you are worried about using it in the US, do not worry: check the extra images on the Amazon.com site, and then you will see that it actually is a USA-standard flat-pin plug, and as a bonus, you get the round-pin adapter.
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Hi Anais, The plug on the charger is good for the US and Japan. The charger will work in every country with the proper adapter. So if you are in Europe, UK other countries you do not need anything else .
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I think you would need one of those connectors that will fit with the outlet in Europe. Sorry, not really sure.
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Joel, there's no issue with using the charger across different regions - as you stated, it just needs a necessary plug adapter as for example here in the UK we use a three rectangular pin socket rather than a two pin round one. But these adapters are widely available.Robert
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It comes with a universal charger (100V-240V). But you will have to use a pin adapter for European outlet. Should be pretty inexpensive (http://www.amazon.com/Generic-EU-6PK-American-European-Adapter/dp/B0036VJ1OQ/ref=pd_sim_e_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0R1SGK2YKZSZ3T1NT7J0)
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I can't definitely answer about Europe, but this power strip has worked just fine to charge my Kindle and Ipad in Central America, and in Hong Kong. A colleague of mine has used the same power strip in Canada, Iceland, and Australia, with no problems. With 3 outlets and a USB port, I use this to power a laptop, and keep my iphone, ipad, and kindle charged, whenever I travel.