Taking macbook to Shanghai, China

[GodofDeath]

So taking my baby to Shanghai, China.
Do I need a transformer/watt converter thing or w/e it is called? I want to charge it of course lol.

Thx

 

[shady825]

So taking my baby to Shanghai, China.
Do I need a transformer/watt converter thing or w/e it is called? I want to charge it of course lol.

Thx

I would assume they might have different outlet plugs over there.
A quick google search might return faster results..

 

[shady825]

2 seconds of searching

http://treehouse.ofb.net/go/en/voltage/China

 

[GodofDeath]

i thought it has some magic device installed in the mac that does it automaatically if you use it over there

 

[shady825]

i thought it has some magic device installed in the mac that does it automaatically if you use it over there

Yea plug your mac into that 220 volts and you'll be able to cook eggs on it

 

[fuzzycuffs]

Yea plug your mac into that 220 volts and you'll be able to cook eggs on it

Not really.

Magsafe adapters take 100-240V. Most laptop power bricks can handle multiple voltage inputs, and output to what your laptop needs.

And China also uses the same 2-prong plugs that are in the US and Japan, but they are always 220V. But since magsafe adapters can handle that, you'll be fine.

 

[iVeBeenDrinkin']

Your MacBook should feel right at home in China.

 

[thomahawk]

this may seem a bit offy

dont leave your macbook in the hotel apartments.
even though your not a military or government official the chinese government searches all of your personal items in your hotel room whether you like it or not when you are not in the room. scary huh? they take your information and stuff.

other than that. the output charges are similar to that of japans which are similar to that of europes then to AMerica

 

[shady825]

Not really.

Magsafe adapters take 100-240V. Most laptop power bricks can handle multiple voltage inputs, and output to what your laptop needs.

And China also uses the same 2-prong plugs that are in the US and Japan, but they are always 220V. But since magsafe adapters can handle that, you'll be fine.

My mistake.

 

[NewMacbookPlz]

Not really.

Magsafe adapters take 100-240V. Most laptop power bricks can handle multiple voltage inputs, and output to what your laptop needs.

And China also uses the same 2-prong plugs that are in the US and Japan, but they are always 220V. But since magsafe adapters can handle that, you'll be fine.

Only one issue though...

Is there a 3rd hole for a ground in China as well?

 

[fuzzycuffs]

Only one issue though...

Is there a 3rd hole for a ground in China as well?

No. It's 2 only. well, for the 2 pronged part, there are two parts for Chinese power plug.

Top part accepts American 2 prong, the bottom is their own.

From wikipedia

CPCS-CCC (Chinese 10 A/250 V)

Although the pins on the Chinese plug are 1 mm longer, the Australian plug can be used with mainland Chinese socket. The standard for Chinese plugs and sockets is set out in GB 2099.1–1996 and GB 1002–1996. As part of China's commitment for entry into the WTO, the new CPCS (Compulsory Product Certification System) has been introduced, and compliant Chinese plugs have been awarded the CCC (China Compulsory Certification) Mark by this system. The plug is three wire, grounded, rated at 10 A, 250 V and used for Class 1 applications.

In China, the sockets are installed upside-down relative to the Australian one.

China also uses American/Japanese "Type A" sockets and plugs for Class-II appliances. However, the voltage across the pins of a Chinese socket will always be 220, no matter what the plug type.

 

[steamtoy]

A set of world traveller adaptor would be nice for you

 

[filman408]

So taking my baby to Shanghai, China.

From whence it came. Haha!

You could get this:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M8794G/B?mco=MTIxODk3Mw

 

[ryanfong]

this may seem a bit offy

dont leave your macbook in the hotel apartments.
even though your not a military or government official the chinese government searches all of your personal items in your hotel room whether you like it or not when you are not in the room. scary huh? they take your information and stuff.

other than that. the output charges are similar to that of japans which are similar to that of europes then to AMerica

I'm Chinese, currently live in the UK.
No offence, what you said is totally Bull*****..I don't even want to explain why..just please stop being a frog in the shallow well..

For OP, in China we use the one below in this picture:

 

[The Samurai]

Yep, the above pictures are true. Was in China three months ago and I had to use a convertor.

 

[StuBeck]

Yea plug your mac into that 220 volts and you'll be able to cook eggs on it

You are so incredibly wrong. I plug my MB into 240 volts every day and its just fine.

 

[Nobita]

I should warn you that you won't be able to access porns with China's internet...

 

[aethelbert]

I should warn you that you won't be able to access porns with China's internet...

Or websites referring to Taiwan's independence.

 

[alphaod]

Or websites referring to Taiwan's independence.

Have you tried?

 

[aethelbert]

Have you tried?

No, but I've watched someone try. I wouldn't do it myself in fear their watching eyes.