L leyte02 macrumors newbie Original poster Apr 5, 2009 5 0 Arizona Apr 5, 2009 #1 Do I need a converter to use Macbook overseas? I am not sure if I can just plug to a 220 electricity or do I need a converter for macbook to do this without frying my computer
Do I need a converter to use Macbook overseas? I am not sure if I can just plug to a 220 electricity or do I need a converter for macbook to do this without frying my computer
miles01110 macrumors Core Jul 24, 2006 19,260 38 The Ivory Tower (I'm not coming down) Apr 5, 2009 #2 Macs can handle 220 VAC without a converter. You just need a plug adapter.
r.j.s Moderator emeritus Mar 7, 2007 15,026 52 Texas Apr 5, 2009 #3 The only thing you might need is an adapter so the plug fits in the socket. I don't know what they use in Egypt, so check it out.
The only thing you might need is an adapter so the plug fits in the socket. I don't know what they use in Egypt, so check it out.
miles01110 macrumors Core Jul 24, 2006 19,260 38 The Ivory Tower (I'm not coming down) Apr 5, 2009 #4 Apparently you need type C, commonly found in continental Europe. http://www.travel-images.com/electric-plugs.html
Apparently you need type C, commonly found in continental Europe. http://www.travel-images.com/electric-plugs.html
L leyte02 macrumors newbie Original poster Apr 5, 2009 5 0 Arizona Apr 5, 2009 #5 miles01110 said: Macs can handle 220 VAC without a converter. You just need a plug adapter. Click to expand... Thank you all for the help. I did found the adapter for my macbook.
miles01110 said: Macs can handle 220 VAC without a converter. You just need a plug adapter. Click to expand... Thank you all for the help. I did found the adapter for my macbook.