Making the move?

[stewartlittle]

So I am heading to australia from Canada for a year. I have heard about some peoples batteries getting fried from the voltage difference. Is there any difference in the macbooks themselves, or just the adapters. Should i just buy and australian mac power adapter and that will suffice.. or am i missing something... thanks

 

[YahoKa]

The adaptors are designed to handle voltages from 110-220V and AC frequencies in the range of 50-60Hz. I'm not sure what Australia uses, but this probably means all you need is the appropriate wall plug adapter and you're set.

 

[stewartlittle]

Ive looked online, i think the australian one is 240v. I am not 100% sure though. Can anyone from Australia confirm this please.

 

[Insulin Junkie]

Wow, interesting thread. I'm thinking of holidaying there soon and i'd never heard of the problem before. =O I'm glad I discovered this thread before I exposed my macbook to potentially destructive voltages there.

 

[stewartlittle]

Does anyone know what the voltage is there and if the canadian adapter will work...??

 

[richard.mac]

the voltage in Australia is 240V. theres no problem, most if not all power supplies and notebooks can handle voltages up to 240V.

the MacBook handles voltages of 110-240V AC.

all you need to get is an Australian plug adapter to slot into your battery. have a look at your local Apple Store.

 

[stewartlittle]

THanks richthomas, i will hold you personally responsible if something goes wrong hahah