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Buying an iPod in Europe
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Jun 20, 2005, 12:55 PM
 
I mean in Europe they use 220V and in America we use 120V. So if I buy an iPod in Europe it would work here?
     
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Jun 20, 2005, 01:05 PM
 
Yes, but you will need to buy an adapter plug for the US when you return.

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Jun 20, 2005, 01:13 PM
 
Yes, the AC charger (which is an optional accessory at this point) is dual voltage (220/120). iPods don't come with AC chargers anymore, they're meant to be charged with your computer, in which case if your computer is dual voltage, then you're golden.

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Jun 20, 2005, 01:17 PM
 
I got a crappy Dell and I'll be buying a PowerMac? Those two are dual voltage?
     
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Jun 20, 2005, 01:29 PM
 
Originally Posted by Luisc
I got a crappy Dell and I'll be buying a PowerMac? Those two are dual voltage?
What does that have to do with anything ?
You charge the iPod via Firewire or USB2, no matter what freakin voltage the computer has !

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Jun 21, 2005, 09:06 AM
 
Originally Posted by Luisc
I mean in Europe they use 220V and in America we use 120V. So if I buy an iPod in Europe it would work here?
Yes, but your European iPod will have a volume cap on it too, thanks to France.
     
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Jun 21, 2005, 09:47 AM
 
Originally Posted by Person Man
Yes, but your European iPod will have a volume cap on it too, thanks to France.
So what? It takes you 15 secs to get rid of it. Not too much of an inconvenience, even one caused by the French.
- What is your nationality?
- I'm a drunkard. That makes me a citizen of the world.
     
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Jun 21, 2005, 02:08 PM
 
If my Digital Camera charger says "AC:110-240V" it means I dont need an adapter
     
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Jun 21, 2005, 02:31 PM
 
Yes but it will automatically change the spelling on all your tracks from "color" to colour" etc. when you synchronize.
     
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Jun 22, 2005, 02:28 AM
 
Originally Posted by GSixZero
Yes, the AC charger (which is an optional accessory at this point) is dual voltage (220/120). iPods don't come with AC chargers anymore, they're meant to be charged with your computer, in which case if your computer is dual voltage, then you're golden.
That's just the case for minis, iPod 20GB as well as iPod photo ones come with AC charger. Dual voltage of course.
     
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Jun 22, 2005, 11:13 AM
 
Originally Posted by Luisc
If my Digital Camera charger says "AC:110-240V" it means I dont need an adapter
You will not a voltage converter, but depending on the country you are travelling to, you might still need an adapter to make your charger physically fit in the outlet.

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Jun 29, 2005, 02:25 PM
 
Originally Posted by Luisc
I mean in Europe they use 220V and in America we use 120V. So if I buy an iPod in Europe it would work here?
Real question here isn't the voltage, which is a non-issue, but price. Buying in Europe will be significantly more expensive than in the US.
     
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Jun 29, 2005, 03:11 PM
 
Why buy it in Europe? – It's a lot more expensive than in the US

e.g.:

UK 20GB iPod: $377 (£ 209)
US 20GB iPod: $299
     
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Jun 29, 2005, 04:35 PM
 
I think I'm going to get a tattoo. It's going to say "European prices include VAT, US prices do not." It's going right across my chest.

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Jul 3, 2005, 01:51 PM
 
I mean in Europe they use 220V and in America we use 120V. So if I buy an iPod in Europe it would work here?
I have the oposite problem that you have. Does anyone from europe know if the have plug in charger thing in europe, cause of the differnt plugs?
     
   
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