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Old Jul 1st, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Do you take a surge protector

Do you take a surge protector to Europe when traveling with a laptop? I am thinking of getting a Franzus All-In-One Adapter and surge protector. Do you think this is necessary?

I will be going to Greece and taking my eee pc
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Old Jul 1st, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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It's not a bad idea at all.
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Old Jul 1st, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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If you really, really, really have to have your laptop, a surge protector is a good idea.

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Old Jul 1st, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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Never, but given the exchange rate these days I do try to bring a splurge protector.
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Old Jul 1st, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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The adapter that came with my Asus EEE has a built-in surge protector. It is printed on the front of the plug.

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I leave my splurge protector at home. He has a fear of flying. Good for me.
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Old Jul 1st, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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AFAIK, all laptops (and most GSM phones) have a surge ptotector. i.e. The adapter. I have used my laptop in so many countries without any problems. One just needs an appropriate adapter depending on the country.
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Old Jul 1st, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Well, I don't ;-) but I don't travel with ANYthing electrical.
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