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    Is a US Macbook safe for use in Europe?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Inflictionmitch, Oct 7, 2006.

  1. Inflictionmitch

    Inflictionmitch Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would think that you're safe as long as you have the right adapter, but would I also need a voltage converter? Any info would be great as this is an extremely time-sensitive question!
     
    Inflictionmitch, Oct 7, 2006
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    xbandaidx Notebook Deity

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    Apple sells these adapters for other counties power outlets for US notebooks, I would imagine these adapters also take in account of different voltage as well.
     
    xbandaidx, Oct 7, 2006
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    Airman Band of Gypsys NBR Reviewer

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    Well US and Europe Macs are made in Shanghai China in the same facility the only difference between the two being certain wireless regulations and the voltage adapter. If you get the adapter you will be fine, though your wireless may interfere in certain countries with other devices.
     
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    AlanY Notebook Enthusiast

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    All you need is a plug-in adapter. You don't need a voltage converter. The reason for this is because Mac laptops use switching power supplies.

    You can use either Apple's plug-in adapter, or you can buy a plug in adapter from Radio Shack or a similar store. It doesn't matter. There is nothing special about Apple's plug in adapter except that it integrates nicely with the power brick. If you go to Radio Shack, watch out for clueless salespeople trying to sell you a voltage converter that you don't need.
     
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    Presumably, since you can buy the "world adapter kit" or whatever they call it, which is just a collection of duckheads for Apple power adapters, all Apple adapters should be able to work all over the world as long as you have the correct duckhead.
     
    Starlight, Oct 7, 2006
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