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Going overseas with my macbook pro and need adapter

The thing is I've heard horror stories of people's electronics dying/frying. I figure this way at least its backed by apples
 
AppleFreak89 said:
The thing is I've heard horror stories of people's electronics dying/frying. I figure this way at least its backed by apples
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Not really. There's nothing particularly special about a plug adapter. If a faulty outlet fried your machine it wouldn't matter which plug adapter you were using. If the Magsafe itself fried it also wouldn't be the plug adapter's fault.
 
I purchased:) the International Travel Kit several years ago and found it very helpful. I still am using it and don't regret the purchase. I did buy additional adapters for other items I carry: Electric Toothbrush, and Electric Shaver, etc. Often my travel companions would come to me for an adapter.

The important thing is that your device states that it will work with the voltage you are using. ie. 100-240 volts. Look on the device or the transformer/power block for the information.

I've used my MBP all over Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and South America--never had a problem.
 
rkuntze said:
I purchased:) the International Travel Kit several years ago and found it very helpful. I still am using it and don't regret the purchase. I did buy additional adapters for other items I carry: Electric Toothbrush, and Electric Shaver, etc. Often my travel companions would come to me for an adapter.

The important thing is that your device states that it will work with the voltage you are using. ie. 100-240 volts. Look on the device or the transformer/power block for the information.

I've used my MBP all over Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and South America--never had a problem.
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so you used the one that i linked?? great! cause it says its for ipods so I wasn't sure! how about the plane adapter:

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB441Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDEwMQ&mco=MTA4NDE2Mjc

has anyone used this? and is it worth it, or should I just get a DC to AC power inverter and connect my laptop to that?
 
you can get one from the street at any country. I made my friend get a mbp for me from the US and I'm using it in Turkey. (European plug) with a $2 converter. don't worry' the power brick is capable of regulating anything inbetween 100V and 240V. Alternatively the thicker end of the power brick can be changed with wherever you're going's outlet type. also at least in europe surges are rare, I have yet to see any surge protectors in homes.. We have stable electricity mostly.
 
Like others have said, the powersupply will work between 100 and 240. Just go to Radio Shack and get the adapter. You don't need a actually voltage transformer, just the adapter to adapt your plug to the appropriate plug you need for wherever you're traveling. The adapter will cost you around $5 if I remember correctly. When I first traveled to Europe I bought 3 or 4 of them for the various devices I needed to plug in. Just about anything electronic chances are will work between 100 and 240, just check the input voltage stamped on it. Things such as blow drivers are voltage specific. Just look at the label.
 
Also, be aware that you might experience *minor* electrical current transfer from the metal case of your MBP when using an ungrounded plug in another country. It's nothing to worry about, but can be annoying / unnerving if you don't know why it's happening.
 
AppleDNA said:
Also, be aware that you might experience *minor* electrical current transfer from the metal case of your MBP when using an ungrounded plug in another country. It's nothing to worry about, but can be annoying / unnerving if you don't know why it's happening.
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Somehow that just sounds ODD.
 
rkuntze said:
I purchased:) the International Travel Kit several years ago and found it very helpful. I still am using it and don't regret the purchase. I did buy additional adapters for other items I carry: Electric Toothbrush, and Electric Shaver, etc. Often my travel companions would come to me for an adapter.

The important thing is that your device states that it will work with the voltage you are using. ie. 100-240 volts. Look on the device or the transformer/power block for the information.

I've used my MBP all over Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and South America--never had a problem.
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I also travel lots (recently Africa, Korea, UK, China and US) and haven't had a problem.
I use a regular "Figure " power cable plugged into my white power brick.
 
it says its for iphones/ipods, but since the magsafe power adapter can doe 100-240 I though that all i need is the plug adapter, which this is it right??
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Yes you need the adapter but that $39 USD kit is all you need to travel with your MBP. I bought one a year ago and so far so good, my MBA has been with me on two continents.

If you read the fine print in the product description: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB974ZM/A

The Kit is designed to work with iPod, iPhone, Apple MagSafe Power Adapters, Portable Power Adapters, and AirPort Express.
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You just replace the slide off power plug with the correct one for wherever you are going. The instructions in the box tell you which plug works for which country's electrical outlet.
 
miles01110 said:
Not really. There's nothing particularly special about a plug adapter. If a faulty outlet fried your machine it wouldn't matter which plug adapter you were using. If the Magsafe itself fried it also wouldn't be the plug adapter's fault.
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I too am traveling in a few weeks to Ireland. I have a macbook and a 60w MagSafe power adapter. So you think I won't risk frying anything if I just get a standard adapter for the UK plugs, and not buy an actual power converter?

Thanks in advance!
 
seza08 said:
I too am traveling in a few weeks to Ireland. I have a macbook and a 60w MagSafe power adapter. So you think I won't risk frying anything if I just get a standard adapter for the UK plugs, and not buy an actual power converter?

Thanks in advance!
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Absolutely no need for a power converter.
 
no power converter necessary, good luck on your trip! let us know how the mbp holds up!
 
no converteres required. I live in Turkey and use my Macbook Pro power adapter with a $1.15 plug adapter. I have used the same on my 27 imac and 13 black macbook for years. We have the same power here and my adapters works while in all of Europe, i was just in Germany last week and was in Italy before that! Your mac power adapter is good for 100-240V and 50-60HZ. This will be the same with most all video cameras and digital cameras as well just look on your charger for the 100-240 50-60hz and plug that bad boy in:)


I attached a picture of my adapter!

Also, if you are leaving in more than 2 weeks you can send me your address to rmitchell248 @ yahoo . com and I will even put one in the mail to your house for you no cost I can buy them here for a about 1.15 USD like I said and would be more than happy to send one your way:)
 

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Cheap and practical and no voltage converters needed.
 

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rmitchell248 said:
no converteres required. I live in Turkey and use my Macbook Pro power adapter with a $1.15 plug adapter. I have used the same on my 27 imac and 13 black macbook for years. We have the same power here and my adapters works while in all of Europe, i was just in Germany last week and was in Italy before that! Your mac power adapter is good for 100-240V and 50-60HZ. This will be the same with most all video cameras and digital cameras as well just look on your charger for the 100-240 50-60hz and plug that bad boy in:)


I attached a picture of my adapter!

Also, if you are leaving in more than 2 weeks you can send me your address to rmitchell248 @ yahoo . com and I will even put one in the mail to your house for you no cost I can buy them here for a about 1.15 USD like I said and would be more than happy to send one your way:)
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hi! are you turkish or expat?
 
Good thread. I'm moving to Oxford this September and I was just thinking about doing a search for adapters and such.
 
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