voltage converter to be used in Europe

[makintosh]

I will be taking my iMac to Europe. What kind of plug or voltage converter should I buy, has anyone had a similar experience, or any suggestions where to go? Mostly, I'm worried about buying a wrong converter and damaging the computer.

Thank you

 

[swiftaw]

you don't need a voltage converter, all macs are 110-250v You just need the correct plug adapter.

 

[TEG]

Most iMacs have switching power supplies, however some early flat panels and those from 2006 don't. I would suggest searching Apple's support pages just to make sure. Then all you would need is the appropriate cable with the right plugs to work in the different EU sockets.

TEG

 

[Tallest Skil]

Most iMacs have switching power supplies, however some early flat panels and those from 2006 don't. I would suggest searching Apple's support pages just to make sure. Then all you would need is the appropriate cable with the right plugs to work in the different EU sockets.

TEG

What about a MacBook Pro bought last Tuesday?

 

[TEG]

What about a MacBook Pro bought last Tuesday?

All the Notebooks have switching power supplies, as they are expected to travel. However, I recall threads in this forum regarding a person at a US Military base in the UK who purchased an iMac, but ended up frying the power supply because either it was purchased in the UK and the house had US power, or visa-versa.

TEG

 

[scotty96LSC]

Reminds me when I was stationed in Germany in the mid 80s. I had to carry this 20-pound converter everywhere I went to use my razor. And then when I got married, I had to take it on my honeymoon so my new wife could use the hair dryer.
I wish that stuff was dual voltage back then.