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JonboyE May 4th 2008 5:49 am

Re: what can't we take?
 

Originally Posted by walkerv05 (Post 6306672)
on the back of my computer it says 100-240 does this mean it will work?
feeling blonde today!:D

Yes.

walkerv05 May 4th 2008 5:54 am

Re: what can't we take?
 

Originally Posted by JonboyE (Post 6306696)
Yes.

woweee!!! thanks

robert_masters May 4th 2008 5:58 am

Re: what can't we take?
 
HI!

If this is the case it has an auto transformer inside, so yes!!!

Rob & Angela

Caitilin May 4th 2008 6:13 am

Re: what can't we take?
 
If you remember to flip the switch to 110, yes. I've had 'em go boom if switched to 110 and on a 240 network, and while i doubt it would happen in reverse...be aware.

ireland2canada May 4th 2008 6:47 am

Re: what can't we take?
 
Er, 'boom'?! I have a laptop. It says 100-240V on the AC/DC adapter - I assumed this would be ok to use in Canada with a plug adapter. I don't have any switch to flip! Am I missing something :confused:

Surrey Expat May 4th 2008 6:52 am

Re: what can't we take?
 

Originally Posted by ireland2canada (Post 6306942)
Er, 'boom'?! I have a laptop. It says 100-240V on the AC/DC adapter - I assumed this would be ok to use in Canada with a plug adapter. I don't have any switch to flip! Am I missing something :confused:

Most laptops don't have a toggle switch for dual voltage. Should be OK, check with the instructions before trying it though.

robert_masters May 4th 2008 7:01 am

Re: what can't we take?
 
Hi!!

Rotten luck I say!!

Like the other person says check it out before hand.

You can change the plug as long as you have an auto transformer or remember to flip that switch!!

ireland2canada May 4th 2008 7:07 am

Re: what can't we take?
 

Originally Posted by Surrey Expat (Post 6306969)
Most laptops don't have a toggle switch for dual voltage. Should be OK, check with the instructions before trying it though.


Cheers for that, seems it will work just fine. I can put it down now & stop hoking around for a switch that doesn't exist ;)

manningl May 5th 2008 12:37 am

Re: what can't we take?
 

Originally Posted by ireland2canada (Post 6307037)
Cheers for that, seems it will work just fine. I can put it down now & stop hoking around for a switch that doesn't exist ;)

Your laptop will be fine :thumbup: I've used mine in the US plenty of times with just the adaptor for the plug. You'll have no problems....

nikki dreaming May 5th 2008 1:51 am

Re: what can't we take?
 

Originally Posted by manningl (Post 6308628)
Your laptop will be fine :thumbup: I've used mine in the US plenty of times with just the adaptor for the plug. You'll have no problems....

Glad re this, about to take mine on recce trip!

rain426 May 8th 2008 6:47 am

Re: what can't we take?
 
Just wondering, my wife and I have a few ornamental swords. Replica of the Headless Horseman's sword from Sleepy Hollow, and a couple of Kit Rae ones. Would these be allowed through?

Oakvillian May 8th 2008 7:03 am

Re: what can't we take?
 

Originally Posted by rain426 (Post 6324878)
Just wondering, my wife and I have a few ornamental swords. Replica of the Headless Horseman's sword from Sleepy Hollow, and a couple of Kit Rae ones. Would these be allowed through?

I'm sure somebody else was talking about ornamental or ceremonial swords a while back - was it the Bells (Ben & Zoe)? They may be able to advise...

Dave+Jules May 8th 2008 3:29 pm

Re: what can't we take?
 

Originally Posted by Caitilin (Post 6304998)
no porn? they actually list that? *Grins*

Bet a load of teenagers are dissapointed. :lol:

Not just teenagers :D

Dave+Jules May 8th 2008 3:31 pm

Re: what can't we take?
 

Originally Posted by rain426 (Post 6324878)
Just wondering, my wife and I have a few ornamental swords. Replica of the Headless Horseman's sword from Sleepy Hollow, and a couple of Kit Rae ones. Would these be allowed through?

I brought in my collection of daggers and knifes with no bother, actually I have to admit I didn't really list them in great detail (I forgot 'onest guv)

rain426 May 8th 2008 11:02 pm

Re: what can't we take?
 

Originally Posted by Dave+Jules (Post 6326558)
I brought in my collection of daggers and knifes with no bother, actually I have to admit I didn't really list them in great detail (I forgot 'onest guv)

That's really helpful to know, thanks very much! :) I imagined us having to bake a very long cake and smuggle the swords in through them. Mmmm... cake....


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