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avah Aug 18th, 2009 02:09 PM

iphone charger for Spain
 
I am traveling to Spain in a few weeks. I have the dual voltage hair dryer with the adapter plug, but I am unsure about my iphone charger and camera charger. Does anyone know if I just need the adapter plug or do I need a converter for my iphone and digital camera?
Thanks!

jent103 Aug 18th, 2009 02:24 PM

There is a LOT of information on this on these boards, so for more, just do a simple search. For any piece of electronics, you need to look at the "box" on the cord. If it says "100-240V", you only need an adapter. The converter is in the box. (If there is no "box," you probably need a converter.) Most high-end electronics (including my iPod) need only an adapter, but you should always check.

Are you planning on using the iPhone to make calls in Spain? I would check with AT&T on rates with your plan before you spend a lot of time on the phone in another country. It could end up costing you quite a lot.

P_M Aug 18th, 2009 02:27 PM

I was told (not sure if it's true) that any phone made for international use will be dual voltage but you might want to check with your provider. I can't imagine a newer phone like the iphone would not be dual voltage.

traveler318 Aug 18th, 2009 03:36 PM

All you need is the right plug. I admit, never charged my iphone in Spain, but have elsewhere in Europe, plus Asia, Africa and S. America.

I have this or something like it.

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB...mco=NjcxMzg2Mg

sorry, don't know how to make a live link. Cut and paste.

Robert2533 Aug 20th, 2009 07:20 PM

All you need for the iPhone is the standard adapter plug for Spain (France and several others countries), the same with the camera charger. You can purchase a kit from Apple (online or in the store), or use anyone you fine. If you're going to Madrid, you can pick up a nice adapter plug for the iPhone/iPod at the Apple retail store near Puerta del Sol or in El Corte Inglés, and save it for your next trip.

flgirl0817 Sep 7th, 2010 04:02 PM

I just purhased the Iphone 3GS and the salesperson did not know if I need a travel adaptor or not for Vietnam. I have the two prong plug (European style, which I used in Thailand last year), but now I don't know if I need to purchase a separate travel adaptor or will the charger that comes with the phone is 110/120. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

colduphere Sep 7th, 2010 04:16 PM

I just charged my IPhone in Spain for a week. I used the two prong adapter. No converter.

J62 Sep 7th, 2010 05:12 PM

flrgirl. You say the charger for your iphone is 110/120 only? That's unheard of in this day and age.

Can you confirm what the small writing on the charger says for input voltage - I'm willing to bet is say 110 - 220 or 100-240V, or something in that range.

cherrybomb Sep 7th, 2010 06:27 PM

iPhones are all dual voltage. Your camera battery charger more than likely is as well if it was made in the past 5 years. I've never had a digital camera battery charger that was not dual voltage but apparently some people here have. Double check it.


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