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    power adapter in foreign countries

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Roger Dodger, Jun 6, 2008.

  1. Roger Dodger

    Roger Dodger Notebook Consultant

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    I'm traveling overseas soon, to China to attend the Beijing olympics.

    I have one question, do I need some kind of special AC/power adapter for my macbook? Because I heard that in Asia the power voltage system is different than the U.S.

    thanks.
    :)
     
    Roger Dodger, Jun 6, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    You need a plug adapter.
     
    Lithus, Jun 6, 2008
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  3. Roger Dodger

    Roger Dodger Notebook Consultant

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    where do i get that? apple store?
     
    Roger Dodger, Jun 6, 2008
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  4. Wishmaker

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    It is not an apple thing. Any store with cables, adapters and plugs will have one.
     
    Wishmaker, Jun 6, 2008
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  6. Roger Dodger

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    You adapter should be world wide adaptable.As it has 100-220V inputs.You just need something to match the plug outline.
     
    The_Observer, Jun 6, 2008
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    Your adapter won't fry, as long as you find the right plug, it'll work.
     
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  10. Roger Dodger

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    i'm confused about that as well.
     
    Roger Dodger, Jun 6, 2008
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  11. QueenOfSpades

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    Any plug adapter will work. Before I left for Australia I bought an international plug kit from the Apple store, I believe it was $40 - but you can use any generic brand for China as well. I got it from Apple because it came with all sorts of adapters and fit perfectly onto my magsafe.

    Good luck.
     
    QueenOfSpades, Jun 7, 2008
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