Definitely take your laptop, video camera and perhaps the projector if its not too big. The cellphone charger will work - but will your cellphone? If you use Verizon or Sprint it cannot be made to work there, just isn't compatible.

Of the appliances you listed all should have a dual 120/220v power supply except maybe the printer. I'm assuming you're talking about an inkjet and not laser printer :) The printer may be a hassle anyway unless it's a real generic HP model because the selection of ink cartridge types available locally is not as wide.

Sourcing a projector bulb there will be difficult - might have to have it mailed to you. The projector may or may not display color when fed a local video signal because Uruguay and Argentina sort of do their own thing compared to the rest of the world.

Your best bet for a plug adaptor will be the European 2-pin variety as it will fit 2 of the 3 most commonly-encountered outlets. Plug adaptors are quite cheap and very commonly available.

For local appliances there's a store called Carlos Gutierrez that has their own brand called Panavox. They would be a good bet for a TV, air conditioner or refrigerator. They service what they sell, too.

Electricity is very expensive there. You'll catch the tail end of winter... It was a bit unsettling for me to deal with propane heaters indoors at first and I bought a little electric heater for like 18 bucks in a supermarket. I used it to keep warm for a month until the electric bill came - and it was US$150 more than expected.

Also keep in mind the more electronic crap you have with you, the more likely you are to get inspected, questioned and perhaps taxed by customs.

Good luck with your move.

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Hey John, I'm not sure if you're here already or not, but if you need some information on electricity in Uruguay check out www.ExploringUruguay.com If you have any questions after you read that page, just hit me back.

Peace,

-B-

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