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Lake Vostok · Joined: 03 Jul 2004

Hi,
I'm going to be moving to Seoul soon, and had assumed I would need a few voltage converters. However, I noticed that all of the electronics I plan on bringing (laptop, iPod, digital camera) say they can take input of up to 240V--meaning it looks like I'll just need plug converters. I'm still a little wary of plugging such expensive items into the outlets there, however, and was wondering if anyone else had experimented with this?

I was also wondering, is there was anything different about the ethernet outlets in Seoul? Will a standard Cat5 cable--the kind I'd use here--work there without any alterations?

Thanks!

Bulsajo · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

With regard to electricity- where are you coming from?
If North America, you'll have no problems- lots of 110 to 220 converter/adaptor/plug options available.

Yes- modem, ethernet, rj-11, rj-45 connectors and cables are the same.

Demophobe · Joined: 17 May 2004

All of my electronics that said 120~240v had no probs in Canada or Korea. Computer, TV, Stereo, VCR, Razor, Hair Dryer....

jaebea · Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Location: SYD

You shouldn't have a problem, especially if you're coming from NA.

As has been mentioned, if the applicance is rated for a certain voltage range, within 110-250V, you should be fine.

If an appliance is NOT rated for the voltage, this is not fine. Even if the current is.

A quick brush up of electronics theory states (in general), if you don't want your appliance to burn down your house, make sure it fits within the voltage range. Ampere (or mA in most cases) output isn't particularly important.

If you have an appliance that needs DC 5V 600mA of current, and you have bought an adapter that has 5V 1000mA of current, it'll work without hassles. The appliance will simply draw 600mA of current which it needs to function properly.

Electronics wizards, please feel free to correct me.. :)

jae.