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Hi! I am travelling to Japan and I have a hair straightener that has a 110-240 voltage and 50/60 Hz power. Do I still need an adapter or converter? Thank you!
You don't need I Bonds for this. As of the date of your comment (Sep. 27, 2024), the guaranteed annual real return on a 30-year TIPS bond held to maturity is actually 1.95%, for example.
1. The needs are different. I do love gaming and I do CAD work, so I need a more beefy computer. 2. You will reach a point of diminishing returns, where it would make sense to buy a new PC instead of constantly upgrading. I had my old i7 4770K system for over 10 years. It wouldn´t have made sense to upgrade it as instead i could get the new DDR4 or even DDR5 RAM modules etc. 3. If you want to save even more, get a PC in a big box. Easier with cooling, more performance, easier to service and replace stuff.
1. It's true this this old ThinkPad won't handle everyone's computing needs, but it's still in service as a daily driver right now in September 2024! It works great if you're a "normal" computer user. 2. That's true. We probably won't be doing many more upgrades on this ThinkPad X220 in the future, but it's still got lots of life left! 3. Interesting! Personally, we're always traveling and focused on small, lightweight laptops for our needs.
Thanks for your tips! Question: You said that if you have an appliance that doesn't accept the full range of 100V to 240V, you'll need a voltage converter. I have a hair curling iron that lists a range of 110-240V, with 50/60Hz. Do I still need a voltage converter because it lists 110V instead of 100V? Just thought I'd double check!
I’m sorry I’m still confused and worried too I have a very similar outlet adapter just like the black one in your video, and I’m going to use it in the Philippines but I’m worried it might fry my iPhone 14 and go pro
@@eythora_24 If you're plugging those things into the USB ports, you're fine! Here's more info: www.tripofalifestyle.com/gear-and-tips/international-plug-adapters/
False. Since at least 2008, all electronics with external power supply support up to 250vac. It's called being cost-effective, the only item that would've needed to be changed between regions was the wall cord.
@@vskizl It's still extremely common for light bulbs, hair appliances, and electronics with heating elements like kettles and coffee makers to require a specific voltage input. Please be careful and read your labels!
@TripOfALifestyle Who in their right mind travels with any of the items you listed?? You spoke explicitly about a laptop power supply. I say let people figure it out if they don't want to read anything, just like the difference between NTSC and PAL devices. If a traveling person doesn't already know power differences between countries exist, they should just stay in their parents' basement.
The X220 was also the last laptop they made with that particular keyboard. For that reason alone, it's great. On mine, the fan stopped working -- IDK if it's a hardware or software problem. I will try to replace the fan. And thanks for a very pleasant and helpful video.
Thank you for the excellent video, I will definitely use some suggestions on my X220T. Quick question though, is it really necessary to replace the charging port in order to use a GaN charger? I am in the market for one to save me the hassle of taking several chargers when travelling but I would rather just get a 2$ type-c to barrel port adapter, the reason being that I also have a slice battery and can't replace the port on that, being a sealed unit. So is the port replacement really necessary, as in, will it tell the charger what is the correct wattage and voltage in order for everything to work as supposed, or can I safely connect a type-c cable to the stock port using an adapter dongle?
@@algavone You're not actually upgrading any of the existing USB ports. You're ADDING 2 extra USB 3 ports via the ExpressCard slot. The card needed to do this is linked in the video description! 😊
Great video guys. PEI is definitely on my list. I really appreciate how you compare the two ways to experience the island. Did you guys get a drone? I like the footage. Cheers!
This definitely doesn't apply to every item everywhere all the time. PPP falls apart for things that cannot be traded easily across borders, like real estate or in-person services. Those will probably be priced much differently in Bangladesh. Standardized, shippable items, like an ounce of gold or a brand new Honda Civic, will still likely be priced with near-perfect parity in Bangladesh.
It was definitely a relaxing place to visit. And yes - you caught us! We switched camper vans just a few days before leaving on this most recent road trip. Planning to make a video about both vans soon. ☺
