Subject: Re: Electrical Converter for Italy
Hello, Chuang family.

The reference I always check regarding global electricity is They have clear pictures of the plugs for the various countries worldwide. Since you asked about laptops, note the importance of a grounded adapter plug. You may also want to consider an international surge protector for maximum protection. This page has a good discussion of issues specifically related to computers and modems - < http://www.walkabouttravelgear.com/modem.htm>

In my experience with Walkabout Travel, I have found them to be knowledgeable and very customer-friendly.

Cheers, Mark in Los Angeles