Apple Universal Adapter Kit

[chosenwolf]

I want to order this kit for when I go overseas. Now I've been told that adapters just give you the right prong for your power adapter so you can plug it in in different countries. However, you would still need a converter to convert the volts or else you might fry your laptop/iPod.

I've been told that if I use them with my Apple chargers (which I intend to do), I won't need a seperate converter since the Apple Adapters that ship with your laptop can convert volts if necessary. I looked at the volt rating on the power adapter and sure enough it said 110-240 volts. I intend to use it in a country that uses 240 volts - 60 Hz.

I should be alright with just the universal adapter kit no?

 

[Jaffa Cake]

I've used my iPod and iBook adapters in different countries with nothing more than a bog-standard plug adapter, with no problems whatsoever. Granted, it might not look quite as swish as the official Apple kit, but it's a heck of a lot cheaper and does the job just as well.

 

[Benjamindaines]

You will be perfectly fine with the Apple Adapters, after all they are designed for their own products...

 

[chaos86]

there are some weird countries who use, like, 37 volts or something. blagahooshaven or lampathunia or stankonia or something. definately check with someone before you plug anything in anywhere.

 

[chosenwolf]

Thanks for the inputs! I will be visiting a country that uses the same electrical system as germany so I should be fine.

The only thing I was worried about was the different voltages but since the OEM APPPLE Adapters support a range of volts, it should be ok.