How can I use and charge my Dell laptop aboard?
I have a a Dell Inspiron 1505 and will be traveling to Ireland and Italy for almost 3 weeks. I'd like to take it with me if possible, but was wondering about the power differences and what kind of convertor or adaptor I might need? I am sure that Dell will try to sell me something super expensive...would Ebay be a better solution here?
Power adapters for your laptop are sold through Circuit City, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Staples, Etc. Look around on their sites and compare some prices.
From my extensive travel experience, the best adapters are sold by the vendor who sold you your laptop (Dell). You pay more, but you get a company that stands behind its product that will ship you replacements. 
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