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flarry

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Jul 8, 2011
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Okay, this may be obvious but, if you are overseas (Hong Kong) and on 240v power, can you still run standard USB hard drives, ipod chargers, etc? I got asked that question recently and I had never really thought about it. Thanks
 
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Yes you can. All apple chargers are ok from 110v all the way up to 240v
 
Yes, you can, as the MacBook (Pro) power adapter has a built in power converter.
I use 220/230V and 50Hz here in Europe and I am fine with my bus powered peripherals (USB and Firewire).
 
USB power from laptop while using 220v 50hz power

Thanks for the confirmation.
 
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