[ClaraT]

Hi,

Can I use my ibook in Germany if I get some special adapter? Can this adapter be purchased at a nearby Apple Store (DC area)? Do I need to be aware of voltage differences or anything that could harm my ibook? Will the battery recharge?

Searched this forum for info on this topic and found someone went to Australia but need to know if it's the same for Germany/Europe.

Thanks

Clarat

[jaimzedup]

You should be fine if you get the correct adapter. The adapter will convert the voltage used in Germany to that of the US and essentially your ibook won't know the difference.

I don't remember seeing any adapters in the Clarendon Apple Store but you can find them at a Best Buy or a Radioshack. Just be sure to find out the voltage that Germany uses.

[Dr.Michael]

Originally posted by ClaraT:
Hi,

Can I use my ibook in Germany if I get some special adapter? Can this adapter be purchased at a nearby Apple Store (DC area)? Do I need to be aware of voltage differences or anything that could harm my ibook? Will the battery recharge?

Searched this forum for info on this topic and found someone went to Australia but need to know if it's the same for Germany/Europe.

Thanks

Clarat

In Germany we use 220 Volts. The power adapters here switch automatically between 110 and 220 Volts (check the specs on the label). I think they are identical with the ones you use in the us. The only thing thats different is the plug.

Have a good time.

[molala]

Hi. Your iBook power adapter works from 110V to 240V, so it would work in any country - for you, you just need the prongs to fit the German wall socket. You can either buy a cheap adapter (US plug to German plug) or get a new figure 8 cord you plug into the brick with a German socket plug at the other end.

the apple store might have the world adapter set, it's quite overpriced ($39) unless you travel a lot. but if you check out the box, you'll know what plug you would need for Germany.

Originally posted by ClaraT:
Hi,

Can I use my ibook in Germany if I get some special adapter? Can this adapter be purchased at a nearby Apple Store (DC area)? Do I need to be aware of voltage differences or anything that could harm my ibook? Will the battery recharge?

Searched this forum for info on this topic and found someone went to Australia but need to know if it's the same for Germany/Europe.

Thanks

Clarat

[sgb]

the only thing you need is an adapter plug for your plug, no worries about converting the voltage. try to get the adapter in the US since it is kind of hard to get one in Germany. Over here, you only get the other way, eur-->us.

[ClaraT]

Originally posted by sgb:
the only thing you need is an adapter plug for your plug, no worries about converting the voltage. try to get the adapter in the US since it is kind of hard to get one in Germany. Over here, you only get the other way, eur-->us.

Well thanks again, Forum friends.

You have made this sound real easy. . .just find a plug) that works with the electrical outlets in Germany that will fit on the end of my "figure 8" (the white plug and cord that came with my ibook). I don't need to worry about frying the computer?! No special settings? Wunderbar!

Vilelen Danke!!

Clarat



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[Dr.Michael]

Originally posted by ClaraT:
Well thanks again, Forum friends.

You have made this sound real easy. . .just find a plug) that works with the electrical outlets in Germany that will fit on the end of my "figure 8" (the white plug and cord that came with my ibook). I don't need to worry about frying the computer?! No special settings? Wunderbar!

Vilelen Danke!!

Clarat



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Nein, das ist alles (thats all). No special settings, no battery problems, no airport issues.
Germany is perfectly compatible with Macs ;o)
Where do you go?

[robby818]

It is true that your ibook will not require a voltage converter. There is a difference between voltage converters and plug adapters. Some electronic devices need both a converter and a plug adapter. Your ibook just needs the adapter bec the power brick can detect teh voltage and switch automatically.

Becareful because many electronic devices do NOT convert voltage automatically and you never want to use just a plug adapter on a device that cannot convert the voltage as well- for ex. the recharger for your digital camera may not convert voltage. When I went to europe, including Munich- lots of fun by the way, my favorite city by far, I took this $25 device with me and it worked great. Have a good trip.

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...%5Fid=273-1413

RadioShack Catalog #: 273-1413

[zacharydz]

If you are using a modem, you need to make sure that you are plugging it into an analog line. I know that digital ISDN phone lines are fairly popular in Germany (and I believe the socket for it looks like an analog one) but they can fry your modem if you use them.

I had a regular analog line in my apartment, so I didn't have any problems with it, but you should check to see if it is a digital or analog line if you want to use your modem there.

Ich hoffe, dass Deutschland Ihr gefällt!

[sgb]

hi

to plug your modem into a german phone line, you will need a(nother) adapter plug. this one is called TAE-N (the "N" is important, the "F" version will not work since it is meant for phones). you should be able to get it at any major electronics store.

the above applies to home/appartment phone lines, hotels might be different and no adapter plug necessary.

ISDN lines have a yet different plug, unfortunately similar to your US plug, so be careful.

have fun in germany!