What do I need to power my computer internationally?

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  1. Potatochobit, Nov 9, 2015

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    I plan to go overseas
    instead of buying wall socket adapters
    how does mac work?
    can I just replace the end plug on the magSafe 2 box?
    does it automatically switch to 210V?
     
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  2. Moi Ici, Nov 9, 2015

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  3. BrianBaughn, Nov 9, 2015

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    They have been multi-voltage compatible for a long time. My old one says Input: 100-240V.

    So either an adapter or a magsafe cord with the right plug on the end is all that's needed. No fancy voltage step-down device required.

    You can probably get a good adapter for the specific country you're visiting on Amazon for not much.
     
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  4. takeshi74, Nov 10, 2015

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    If you want to search around they're called duckheads.
     
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  5. Meister, Nov 10, 2015

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    A power adapter.
     
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  6. Potatochobit, Nov 10, 2015

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    thanx guys

    I actually plugged an EU playstation in once to an american outlet by just swapping the cord
    and it caught on fire.....
    better to ask, then start fires is my new policy.
     
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  7. Adamantoise, Nov 10, 2015

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    Well technically reading the power input requirements/specifications would be the best policy ;)

    It's written right on the charger. It takes 100-240V.
     
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