Thread: Laptop from USA

Hello,
My brother is coming from US and is bringing a Hp laptop for me. my query is:

1. here in India we have 230volts while in US it is 110volts. do I need to buy any extra cord/adapter etc? I suppose the socket pin is different and i have to buy a plug-converter which costs 20-30 INR. do i need to do anything for the cord (the cord in the lappy is marked 125v while here any cord is marked 250 v)

2. Do i need to do anything extra for the warranty (like filing any online form or calling HP support etc) so that it be honored in India.

3. any other things to check?

thanking you all in advance.

Originally Posted by joyd

Hello,
My brother is coming from US and is bringing a Hp laptop for me. my query is:
1. here in India we have 230volts while in US it is 110volts. do I need to buy any extra cord/adapter etc? I suppose the socket pin is different and i have to buy a plug-converter which costs 20-30 INR. do i need to do anything for the cord (the cord in the lappy is marked 125v while here any cord is marked 250 v)
2. Do i need to do anything extra for the warranty (like filing any online form or calling HP support etc) so that it be honored in India.
3. any other things to check?
thanking you all in advance.

1. yes you will need to buy the adaptor from your own money..
2. warranty may not be honored here as H.P INDIA there H.P U.S.A but you should ask cc and get confirmed..
3. the whole input will change..

(1)
As the plug will be U.S type an adapter plug required.
Power supply usually input 100V~to 240V~ output 19.5V=D.C say 3.9 amps
(2)
If purchased on Credit card International warranty is
available ( usually for double the period ) Check this out.
(3)
Do not pack the laptop in checked-in Boxes. Bring as hand baggage.
( All boxes to be kept unlocked for security reasons)
IGI airport : I lost one laptop when transferring to JetAir.in Delhi airport.


(4)
wifi router also may be useful. ( hope you have an adsl modem now )
(5)
iF Interested in VOIP ( international telephone calls ) Check OOMA.
( you get a U.S Telephone number )

iF Interested in VOIP ( international telephone calls ) Check OOMA.
( you get a U.S Telephone number )[/QUOTE]

hey how to do calls from wifi???

Once set : ( No need for computer/wifi router).
BBconnection==>>adsl modem PPPoE== OOMA==>> Telephone ANY)

From OOMA box Rj45 to wifi router or desktop.
( usually registered with a U.S number . I got it recently .

hey how to do calls from wifi???

not possible.

Originally Posted by essbebe

Once set : ( No need for computer/wifi router).
BBconnection==>>adsl modem PPPoE== OOMA==>> Telephone ANY)

From OOMA box Rj45 to wifi router or desktop.
( usually registered with a U.S number . I got it recently .

not possible.

i asked Vopium guys for direct number in India.. but they said direct dial number is available only in USA and Europe.. ' you can directly call using your wifi and laptop"...

thats why i asked..

@ essbebe and mickey really appreciate the valuable inputs.

ya it has got the standard hp power adapters (110V-240v). but the power cord reads 125v. will that be of any concern. here all my cords (desktop hp printer etc reads 250V) ya i do understand i need to buy an adapter plug as it is US type.

ya bought it from newegg.

Same for my SONY AC adapter. a white label on the power cord shows
125V AC ( marked 7A 125V AC). I m using a plug adapter.

Originally Posted by essbebe

Same for my SONY AC adapter. a white label on the power cord shows
125V AC ( marked 7A 125V AC). I m using a plug adapter.

thanks again. really appreciate.