As will soon be evident from my question, I'm pretty ignorant about matters technical so I begt your indulgence (feel free to snort in derision as long as you answer my question!):

My mom is visiting and has a Toshiba Netbook(NB505-N508OR) purchased in the USA. If she charges it here in Thailand, without any sort of converter (unless the standard charging cord already has that - which it may for all I know), will there be some sort of catastrophic explosion or a rupture in the space time continuum - or even worse, will it damage Mom's netbook?

Sorry for the stupid question (and even sorrier if relevant info has previously been posted but I could't find it) and I thank you in advance for any answers.

Most all notebook adaptors are AC 110 - 220V. Should be no problem here.

Thanks much. I thought that about the charger - but I'd REALLY not want to ruin the device so I'm hoping to get some confirmation.

Thanks much. I thought that about the charger - but I'd REALLY not want to ruin the device so I'm hoping to get some confirmation.

yes, most devices can accomodate 110 or 220/240 V power.

input and output power specifications are also detailed on the device itself.

Like manarak said, take a look at the text on the adapter and it will tell you what you want to know.

Like manarak said, take a look at the text on the adapter and it will tell you what you want to know.

It occurred to me after I posted my last and went to have a shower that I seemed to recall I had noticed such info on adapters before...stupid of me not to think of it sooner. I shall look tomorrow when I have access to the device.

Thanks folks.

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One issue you might run into, depending on the power plug on your mom's AC adapter, is the 3 vs 2 pin plug. Some US AC power cords use the 3 pin - 2 flat ones and a round one is the grounding blade. The outlets in Thailand provide only 2 flat pins, so you could use plug adapter or simply use pliers to pull out the ground pin (not recommended, but it works, I've tested it )

One issue you might run into, depending on the power plug on your mom's AC adapter, is the 3 vs 2 pin plug. Some US AC power cords use the 3 pin - 2 flat ones and a round one is the grounding blade. The outlets in Thailand provide only 2 flat pins, so you could use plug adapter or simply use pliers to pull out the ground pin (not recommended, but it works, I've tested it )

it can also be sawed off, this method is less likely to damage the plug

One issue you might run into, depending on the power plug on your mom's AC adapter, is the 3 vs 2 pin plug. Some US AC power cords use the 3 pin - 2 flat ones and a round one is the grounding blade. The outlets in Thailand provide only 2 flat pins, so you could use plug adapter or simply use pliers to pull out the ground pin (not recommended, but it works, I've tested it )

it can also be sawed off, this method is less likely to damage the plug

Better to use a plug adapter and not damage it at all.