Laptops/battery chargers overseas
Binoette No 1 is off again in a couple of days, this time to New York. She wants to buy my laptop (Acer Travelmate) off me to take with her. I'm vaguely aware of the fact that the US runs on 110 Volt mains vs Australia's 240V AC.
What does this mean in practicalities? 1. For the laptop, I assume it a simple matter of buying a different power cord? 2. What about the battery charger? Is its cord changeable or does it mean buying a whole new charger, remembering that she is on a minimal budget? If the family she is staying with has a laptop, is it likely their battery charger will fit her computer or do they all have different...err, thingies?
Any suggestions gratefully received.