Where to buy power converter when I'm already in Argentina?

[lostravenblue]

I got this one off Amazon before we came, and it's pretty good. We plug two laptops into it, and it's been fine except for how we're on top of each other all the time. I'd like to get a second one, but I'm not sure where to go. Will any electronics store do? Should I go back to the airport and look there? I'm in Palermo, I think, on Guemes and Vidt.

 

[Neil]

I got this one off Amazon before we came, and it's pretty good. We plug two laptops into it, and it's been fine except for how we're on top of each other all the time. I'd like to get a second one, but I'm not sure where to go. Will any electronics store do? Should I go back to the airport and look there? I'm in Palermo, I think, on Guemes and Vidt.

Most electronics switch from 110v to 220v automatically, check your power supply labels. You might just need a plug convertor...available everywhere cheap.

 

[lostravenblue]

Most electronics switch from 110v to 220v automatically, check your power supply labels. You might just need a plug convertor...available everywhere cheap.View attachment 8612

I was told plug converters are for short term use. I use my laptop 18 hours a day some days.

 

[sts7049]

i have had this place saved but never visited.

Alamtec SRL

Alamtec SRL · Paraná 220, C1017AAF Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

âââââ · Electrical supply store

goo.gl

 

[lostravenblue]

i have had this place saved but never visited.

Alamtec SRL

Alamtec SRL · Paraná 220, C1017AAF Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

âââââ · Electrical supply store

goo.gl

I'll check it out. Thanks.

 

[FrankPintor]

If it's just for a laptop (not MacBook), how about this? https://planetazenok.com/productos/AC100W-cargador-universal-notebook-cargador-universal/

The shop is in the Alto Palermo shopping centre (top floor), close enough to you, I think.

 

[TXinBA]

Most hardware stores around town have power strips that converts the plug (not step up/down) or just adapters posted above for a buck and change. We've been here a year plus and rely on those adapters for everything that can handle up to 220v (look on the device/charge block) and it is totally ok.

 

[lostravenblue]

If it's just for a laptop (not MacBook), how about this? https://planetazenok.com/productos/AC100W-cargador-universal-notebook-cargador-universal/

The shop is in the Alto Palermo shopping centre, close enough to you, I think.

Oh, that's like 5 minutes! Thank you!

 

[andreasj]

I was told plug converters are for short term use. I use my laptop 18 hours a day some days.

Your laptop charger should 100% be ready for 110-230v so you can use a cheapo plug adapter and you’re good to go. Read the small text on the laptop charger and you’ll see…

 

[brandon]

Most battery powered appliances accept 110-220v, check small print on the power brick or device. I have used various laptops plugged in directly to the wall with only a plug adaptor for years. Laptops last the typical 4 to 5 years before they need to be replaced.