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Laptop from US Question aboout plugs

  • 20-09-2008 10:40pm
    #1
    sitstill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭


    Total technophobe here, but I'm going to NY in a couple of weeks and plan to buy an Apple MacBook there, but I have a question, they use 2 pin plugs right?
    So how do I get around that..... can I just get one of those normal US-> UK travel adaptors and use that, or does it need something special? Thanks


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  • #2
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,125 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    Normal us to uk will do the job grand.


  • #3
    Soundman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭Soundman


    Or if my memory serves, you could just buy one of THESE and plug it straight into the power supply that you get with the MacBook. You just slide out the plug part from it and it will reveal the socket for the new lead. Would be easier for plugging in so that it doesn't hang from the converter.

    Just make sure that it is the correct amp rating to cover the power required from the power adapter, be it 3A, 5A or 13A.


  • #4
    sitstill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭sitstill


    Ok thanks. If I got this:

    http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=350097872823&Category=4601&_trksid=p3907.m29

    Would it work?


  • #5
    Soundman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭Soundman


    That looks to be the one alright.


  • #6
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    that works. or any other bog standard travel adapter.


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  • #7
    bigstar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,037 ✭✭✭bigstar


    thats an ipod plug mate, it comes in two parts, that part fits into another that receives the usb cord. you just need any usb plug adapter, or im sure a travel adapter will work too


  • #8
    Soundman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭Soundman


    bigstar wrote: »
    thats an ipod plug mate, it comes in two parts, that part fits into another that receives the usb cord. you just need any usb plug adapter, or im sure a travel adapter will work too

    Did you even read the link he posted to eBay? It isn't just for an iPod. It plugs into the interchangeable part of the Mac power supply so you can swap between different plugs for different countries or you can extend the supply with a figure 8 AC cable.


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