DerViking,

No need to be confused. If you look at the link Greg provided above the key line says: "100-240V AC AutoSensing Adapter"

I don't know why they would have told you it wasn't 'dual voltage' as it certainly will work fine both at home and in Europe.

The only thing you'll need is an adapter for the plug to fit European sockets. Target, RadioShack, Walmart and any decent travel/luggage store will have them. Don't get an all in one multiheaded adapter as they're often too big to fit a socket.

Rob

The vast majority, but not all, modern electronic device charging systems have the ability to automatically switch from 100-240v / 50-60 hz AC input. This includes almost any reputable cell phone, laptop/netbook, camera power supplies and even most name brand battery chargers.

Yes, be certain to check. It is normally printed on the power device, whether that is a separate module or the actual plug-in.

Yes, you will need the adapter to go from the North American plug to the European Plug design. Something else you might want to pick up, if your power supply uses a 3 prong grounded plug is one of those 3 prong to 2 prong adapters.

Since I bring along so much electronic crap on my trips, I also bring along at least 1 multi-tap extension cord. For my Christmas trips I bring 1 cord for the dual voltage stuff and another, with converters, for my little plastic christmas tree and lights.

Semantics, perhaps - the agent you spoke with on the phone is likely limited to responding what appears on their screen prompts, and "dual voltage" isn't listed in the index. Strictly speaking, it is not dual voltage but any voltage between 110 and 240. Not to worry, as noted above the range of 110-240v will be fine in Europe with just an adapter plug for the outlet configuration. I've used my Acer netbook this way in Europe multiple times without problem.

I also use my Accer in Europe with just a plug adaptor, works great, no problems...great little computer for traveling.

I don't even know where to begin looking for this on my Acer One -

Is it bluetooth compatible?

I just bought my first bluetooth due to the new rules of the road in my area.

Now that I have the device, I'm trying to find with what other items I can use it.

I was thinking it would be handy with Skype.

The two main problems we have had when travelling with our netbook (mini laptop in my mind) is having to carry it around all the time because most places we stay do not have room safes. Also have had trouble with poor wireless connectivity and always take the ethernet cable as a back up. The netbook can be very useful.

Kay

You can take a locking cable and attach your netbook to a fixed object in the room. Locks cost around $25-30... I prefer the combo lock over keys...

Example:
http://www.adorama.com/TGPA410.html?...60724789361330

I am a new owner of a Sony VAIO which I recently took to Italy. It is light, compact and fits into hotel safes easily. I used a combination converter/adaptor and it was great for sending/receiving emails and checking flights, etc. The hotels where I stayed charge to use their wireless connection from €5.00 for an hour up to €5.00 for 24 hours.

Moldy,

The first place to look for info is on Acer's website.

Bookmarking

Bookmarking.

I don't bother with the locking device b/c it weighs as much
as the Acer! At 2 lbs. it fits into almost any purse/backpack
without any awkwardness. Love it!

I offered that b/c the poster above me didn't like carrying the pc around (nor do I)..

I just left my netbook locked in my (soft-sided) backpack. If you don't leave cables lying around, and aren't seen with it, why would anyone look for it?