is it ok to bring a laptop to japan?
i have a laptop thats 120 volts, would that be ok to take to japan?? thanks! :D
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Answer 1 :
Yeah, if you feel like being outdated by 10 years =)
Answer 2 :
Well it is ok to bring your laptop to japan but i have your laptop have built in wifi capability without the access of trying to secure a connection because that will be difficult. Another thing is that Japan uses a standard RJ-11 phone connnector. Its very hard to connect with American Laptops and i recommend that you go to your respective laptop company store in Japan to try to get a connection. More likely to have issues relating to finding an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and Phone line. This applies if you want some form of broadband service, e.g. ADSL, Fibre-optic. See other threads here on Yahoo BB. Also, most Japanese hardware purchased in Japan would require a system that can display Japanese characters, due to the software drivers. e.g. a portable printer. You do not mention your operating system (OS). I had a hard time when i went to japan and i didnt have connection what so ever but once you get around to a local wifi store you'll get it going
Answer 3 :
yes. Voltage will not be at issue - if you look closely at the power supply of your laptop, you'l see that it says 100-240V which covers the voltage available in Japan (100V) Wireless access, Internet access (direct cable), etc. should be fine As someone else though said in jest: you will feel that your laptop is outdated when you see some of the cool systems being sold/used in Japan but other than envy this should not limit your abilities to use your laptop!
Answer 4 :
Japan uses 100 volts,but your laptop should do most things with that. You should take an adapter for the plug,just to be prepared. All you need to know about world plugs - http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/world+electricity+guide.html Laptop in Japan eHow (not sure how useful it is) - http://www.ehow.com/how_2037828_use-laptop-japan.html
Answer 5 :
Most laptops power boxes are fine. In fact if you look at your computer power adapter you will see it will say 100-240v on it. My dell laptop and gateway netbook both work fine in Japan. Note that Japan uses only two prong outlets, if your laptop has a three prong plug (you'll need to go to radioshack and get a 3prong to 2 plug adapter).
Answer 6 :
It is fine. You might need to bring/buy a universal converter that works in Japan
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