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smartwentcrazy
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 Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:52 pm Post subject: Power conversion question! 220v |
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I'll be heading over to Korea soon and I had a question regarding the power output that is used over there. I have MacBook that I use in the States, how would I go about using that in Korea? I've heard of power converters - what are the limitations? Will it damage my laptop if I use it for an extended period of time? Are they expensive/bulky? I plan on using my laptop at school, and I don't want to be carrying around a bulky converter everywhere I go. Any feedback would be appreciated!
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louiloui
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| Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm pretty sure you will just need a small adapter to convert the plug type. I think this is because laptops don't have a problem with the power difference. Not 100% sure about macs though. |
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smartwentcrazy
Joined: 26 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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| louiloui wrote: |
| I'm pretty sure you will just need a small adapter to convert the plug type. I think this is because laptops don't have a problem with the power difference. Not 100% sure about macs though. |
Just a small adapter correct? Nothing bulky like a large converter? I was under the notion that most appliances that work in the states should work in Korea as long as you had the proper converter. How much are these generally? Are there any limitations/downsides to using these converters (decreased longevity, etc.)? |
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Moldy Rutabaga
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| Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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Smart, have a look at the power adapter on your Mac. It should say that the voltage is 110-240V. If so, all you will need is an eighty-cent plug that fits on the end. If not, voltage converters here are cheap and plentiful.
So far as I can tell, the converters do not damage the appliances. But I do find the little plugin ones they sell at the airport or at electronics stores are worthless. When you get here you can go to a market where they sell electric appliances and get converters for twenty dollars or so that will power almost anything up to large televisions or more.
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smartwentcrazy
Joined: 26 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Moldy Rutabaga wrote: |
Smart, have a look at the power adapter on your Mac. It should say that the voltage is 110-240V. If so, all you will need is an eighty-cent plug that fits on the end. If not, voltage converters here are cheap and plentiful.
So far as I can tell, the converters do not damage the appliances. But I do find the little plugin ones they sell at the airport or at electronics stores are worthless. When you get here you can go to a market where they sell electric appliances and get converters for twenty dollars or so that will power almost anything up to large televisions or more.
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Thanks Ken, I appreciate the advice! |
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iisabrane
Joined: 24 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Hi, The Magsafe adapters are all good for 110-240v. You just need to get a little plug adapter. Apple sells a world power adapter kit which is like 30-40 dollars. The much cheaper way is to just buy one of those flat plug to round plug adapters which are like a dollar. You can't use those on the 3 prong long cable though as the ground touches the ground on the plugs in korea and causes some issues now and again so just stick with the little one that flips out of the adapter. |
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