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European voltage converter??
« on: October 16, 2009, 08:27:03 AM »
This is not directly "taping" related though it is power related.  I am traveling abroad and need to take my laptop.  I have a voltage converter that is rated for 50W +. It says to ONLY use it with "heat producing products rated 500-1600W".

If I use it with my laptop (rated 85W) is that bad??  Should I buy one rated with a lower wattage?  I would prefer not to blow the AC adapter on my shiny new Macbook Pro....
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Re: European voltage converter??
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2009, 09:52:18 AM »
This is not directly "taping" related though it is power related.  I am traveling abroad and need to take my laptop.  I have a voltage converter that is rated for 50W +. It says to ONLY use it with "heat producing products rated 500-1600W".

If I use it with my laptop (rated 85W) is that bad??  Should I buy one rated with a lower wattage?  I would prefer not to blow the AC adapter on my shiny new Macbook Pro....

If you have a macbook power adaptor, it should just require a pin adaptor and not a full blown voltage adaptor. I had an icebook when I went to Italy and I used an adaptor to change the pin configuration from US to Euro, but left the voltage at 220.
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Re: European voltage converter??
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2009, 09:56:19 PM »
Many (most? all?) laptop supplies these days are universal voltage. You could either use a simple plug adapter, or an AC cord with the appropriate plug.

Check your adapter - if it specifies a voltage range of 100-240V, you're good to go with the plug adapter or power cord. No converter needed.

As for the converter you mention, if it's only for heat-producing appliances, then it's really meant for hair dryers and such. Its output probably won't be suitable for electronics, nor for motor-driven equipment.
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