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Getting monitor home from the States

  • 26-12-2006 7:06am
    #1
    dbnavan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,610 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,


    I am spending Christmas with the in laws in the states and my wife bought me a 19" widescreen over here, without fully considering getting it home. I am looking at options of shipping it(ie. Fedex) or trying to bring it as carry-on luggage.

    Any suggestions, she says it was too good of a deal to pass up.


Comments

  • #2
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    I don't know if you would be able to fit it through the x-ray machines in the airport for carry on luggage, you ought to call your airline about bring it on board also as they might make you check it. Maybe get a quote from the USPS for regular airmail first to get an idea on price.
    Would it operate in Ireland okay? I mean, would it be as simple as just getting an Irish power cord for it, a step-down transformer or are there any other factors involved?


  • #3
    dbnavan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,610 ✭✭✭dbnavan


    Yea it will work in Ireland, might call the airline thats a good idea.


  • #4
    dbnavan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,610 ✭✭✭dbnavan


    Got to checkin desk asked if i could carry it on they said, no problem, got it home safe and sound and it works with irish power cable.


  • #5
    rogue-entity
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,664 ✭✭✭rogue-entity


    I assume you are talking about a 19" computer monitor and you are powering it with a 230>115 step down transformer, because I have never heard tell of US electrical goods being compatible with 230V (with exception to some appliances).


  • #6
    gamer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,227 ✭✭✭gamer


    you.ll need usa/220v transformer avaidbable in peats or maplins.the us voltage is lower around 110/130,if you just plug it in you,ll damage it.you devices have 110/220 transformers built in.


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  • #7
    Mountjoy Mugger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,487 ✭✭✭Mountjoy Mugger


    OP said it's working fine...no need for a transformer.


  • #8
    dbnavan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,610 ✭✭✭dbnavan


    rogue-entity wrote:
    I assume you are talking about a 19" computer monitor and you are powering it with a 230>115 step down transformer, because I have never heard tell of US electrical goods being compatible with 230V (with exception to some appliances).
    You have now. Power outlet says 110-220v just used Irish cable. It has worked since last friday, no need for any transformer


  • #9
    colm_c
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭colm_c


    Most laptops (and some PCs) will work the same on both sides of the atlantic by just changing the plug...


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