Hello Friends
Can someone help me out here.
Im buying a battery charger in Canada traveling to China, Thailand, & Egypt.
Do i need to buy a battery charger that converts 220V to 110V, or can i simply buy a regular charger and plug it in using a universal plug ?
Is it the same with my cell phone , I have a Sony Ericsson Z520a ?
Im told this cell phone has a built in converter.
thanx in advance for all your help...........S.B.
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Yes, you need an international charger. Probably not that easy to find in the US/Canada; if it's for a standard battery type it may be easier to pick one up when you get there.
A universal plug is just that; a plug. No electronics in it. Which means if you plug a 110V only appliance into a 230V supply, you'll get some very pretty sparks...
With your phone you need to check the charger itself; more on how to do that in my FAQ under OnTheRoad/Electricity:
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