Do we just need a voltage adaptor ---or is this not ok for long term use?
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Yes and all she needs is the adapter for the plug. Make sure it is grounded. Not a power adapter but the prong adapter you can find at radio shack and ebay(cheaper). All power supplies will step up from 110 to 240 I used mine in turkey. Like this http://cgi.ebay.com/US-to-EU-Travel-AC-Power-Plug-Adapter-Converter-NEW_W0QQitemZ330255289604QQihZ014QQcategoryZ88759QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem If you look at the powersupply it will say 110/240 so you just need a travel adapter US to UK.
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Your only worry has to be the connection to an electrical outlet. For this, you need to check for two things: you need a converter for the power cable (like you mention before) AND also make sure the Power Supply for the laptop can take the 220V from the UK since by default it will be setup for 110V for the US. If it doesn't have a 110V/220V switch, I'm afraid she won't be able to use it.
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