CoolHead Tech, LLC

Traveling to another country can be a life changing adventure, providing new perspectives of the world and its cultures. It can also be a big problem for those of us who want to stay connected abroad using our laptops and cellphones. Every country seems to want to use different outlet plugs, and much of the world outside of the US uses either 110 or 220 volts. Luckily, most newer laptops are designed to automatically adjust the input voltage, with the output voltage to the system remaining constant.  This means you probably won’t have to worry about converting from 110 to 220 – but please confirm that your computer is capable of this before plugging in!

You will need plug adapters depending on the country you plan on visiting. Here’s where it can get complicated, if you want it to. You can try and purchase the individual plug adapters you’ll need, accumulating various odd plugs that’ll get lost and never used again, or you can enjoy the simplicity of this Kensington Travel Plug Power Adapter .  This all-in-one unit provides plug adapters for use in more than 150 countries. Simply slide out one of the built-in plugs and plug in a laptop, cell phone, battery charger, or similar electronic device. And its safety release button and built-in fuse ensure safe operation for most consumer electronic devices.

Wait there’s more! Don’t forget that many flights now offer the convenience of a car lighter power outlet under each seat. With this AC Anywhere, DC-AC inverter for Laptops , you’ll be able to power your laptop in the car or while flying.  It is perfect for charging batteries for your cellular phone, portable computer, electric shaver, TV, or virtually any device while traveling. The inverter features fuse protection along with an audible alarm that sounds if the vehicle battery becomes too low.