Buying a laptop from Amazon US for an European user

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3. Other considerations

Power Adapter: You might be able to get away with just a plug adapter: Most power adapters can convert voltage from 110-240. If so, then all you will need is a plug adapter to accommodate the type of electrical plug used in Holland. To be sure, read the labels on your power adapter, which will tell you the input voltage range of your unit.

DVD: If you plan on playing DVDs on your laptop while traveling, be aware of the fact that there are six global region codes for DVDs. You can change the region code but keep in mind that you can only change it a handful (five?) of times.

Modem: Is this even an issue anymore? Anyway, your computer may or may not recognize the dial tone of the country you are in as a "dial tone" which hopefully will just amount to tweaking a setting. In addition to voltage, there's also the physical connection. RJ-11 is what we use here. I have no idea what Holland uses. Of course this is only an issue if you wish to use dial up.

Happy travels.