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uvox

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Jul 25, 2012
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Hi, I am relocating from the UK to the US and want to ship my 27 inch Thunderbolt display.

It has an AC cable for the UK. Can I use it in the US with an adapter or do I need a voltage converter too?

UK specs here: http://www.apple.com/uk/displays/specs.html

Input voltage: 100-240V AC; 50-60Hz
Maximum power: 250W (Thunderbolt Display while charging MacBook Pro)

I use it with my MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
 
you answered your own question with this line
Input voltage: 100-240V AC; 50-60Hz

the US is 120v 60Hz

if a device says that it will work anywhere in the world, you will only need a "dumb" adapter to make the prongs fit. pretty much all modern electronics are like that, like cell phone chargers.

if you don't want the adapter sitting on your desk, you can get a new cable, might even be cheaper than an adapter, looks like the new imac uses a standard IEC cable, which you can get on amazon for about $1 and probably a few dollars more at any electronics store, or probably several dollars more at an apple store. check to make sure it will fit before purchasing as i'm not 100% sure this is the right cable.
 
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