Recharging my IPOD
Dec 13th, 2005, 09:08 AM
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Definitely call an Apple store to ask them. But I am pretty sure my son was told at the Apple store that his iPod re-charger contained a built-in converter, and he'd only need an adaptor to fit the plug to the European outlet. I'm almost positive that's what my son did in Europe this summer. But I'd ask Apple to be sure. Don't want to fry an iPod!
Dec 13th, 2005, 09:16 AM
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The newer iPods don't come with a charger, so you'll need to buy one from Apple. It accepts worldwide voltage; but the US-models come with a US-style plug. Use ANY adapter you can find, or you can buy Apple's international travel kit that replaces the prongs with other types. Very elegant, but expensive and not necessary.
Dec 13th, 2005, 09:44 AM
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An <b>adapter</b> is a mechanical device that allows US plugs to be inserted into foreign sockets. The two most common adapters are for UK and Western Europe.
A <b>converter</b> is an electronic device that converts one voltage to another (usually 220V to 110V to use US appliances on European voltage).
This may seem like a nit, but if someone uses an <i>adapter</i> when what they need is a <i>converter</i>, the results could be very disappointing.
A <b>converter</b> is an electronic device that converts one voltage to another (usually 220V to 110V to use US appliances on European voltage).
This may seem like a nit, but if someone uses an <i>adapter</i> when what they need is a <i>converter</i>, the results could be very disappointing.
Dec 13th, 2005, 10:29 AM
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Ok i think i got myself confused, will i need an adapter or a convertor in order to recharge my IPOD (older version 15g and it came with a power supply) ~~~~40 hours and counting~~~
Dec 13th, 2005, 10:34 AM
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Look at your power supply. If the label has something like "120-240VAC" on it, all you need is a plug adapter.
If it reads "110V" or similar, then you will need either a converter or an international (dual-voltage) power supply, in addition to the plug adapter.
If it reads "110V" or similar, then you will need either a converter or an international (dual-voltage) power supply, in addition to the plug adapter.
Dec 13th, 2005, 10:40 AM
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Lostmymind - You have one of the older models (like my original 5GB one) that comes with the power supply. That power supply can accept worldwide voltage, so you don't need a voltage converter. All you need is a adapter that you plug your US prongs into, and have two round legs on the other side to plug into continental European outlet (or three big square ones if you're going to the UK).
That's all you need.
That's all you need.
Dec 13th, 2005, 11:17 AM
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my son didn't trust me when I told him he only needed a prong adapter and not a current converter with it..so he used the converter anyway/with the adapter and it worked fine. I am quite sure the prong adapter as described here is all you need.
Dec 15th, 2005, 05:10 AM
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Almost all (ALMOST all!) electronics for the last 10 years has come with power adapters that handle 100 to 240V and can be used anywhere. Read the fine print, usually on a label on your power adapter. If it says 100-240V as mentioned in a previous post, it's good.
Most foreign power is 220-240Volts. N.America is variously described as 110V, 117V, or 120V. If the device will handle 240V, it just needs an adapter.
Most electronics probably will take 240V - motorized or heater devices, probably not!
My most notable failures?
I didn't read the fine print on a battery charger, and "POP!" -burnt smell, and no more charger. It was about the only device I had that was 110V only. I now own an Australian charger.
My wife's hair-dryer had a switch -120V-240V. we didn't quite rotate it all the way to 240 - I would say we were off by less than 1 hour on the clock (15degrees) - but that was enough. The hair dryer smelled funnier than usual and stopped within 30 seconds. We also own an Italian hair dryer, now.
Read the fine print! I've taken a laptop, CD-writer, Archos Multimedia Jukebox, several battery chargers... no problems! I take a local adapter and a N.American 3-plug "octopus".
The NiCad AA charger I bought in Amsterdam just needed an old USA laptop cord to replace the Euro-original, and it now works great in Canada! (Make sure you remember to pack all the electronics you need!)
Most foreign power is 220-240Volts. N.America is variously described as 110V, 117V, or 120V. If the device will handle 240V, it just needs an adapter.
Most electronics probably will take 240V - motorized or heater devices, probably not!
My most notable failures?
I didn't read the fine print on a battery charger, and "POP!" -burnt smell, and no more charger. It was about the only device I had that was 110V only. I now own an Australian charger.
My wife's hair-dryer had a switch -120V-240V. we didn't quite rotate it all the way to 240 - I would say we were off by less than 1 hour on the clock (15degrees) - but that was enough. The hair dryer smelled funnier than usual and stopped within 30 seconds. We also own an Italian hair dryer, now.
Read the fine print! I've taken a laptop, CD-writer, Archos Multimedia Jukebox, several battery chargers... no problems! I take a local adapter and a N.American 3-plug "octopus".
The NiCad AA charger I bought in Amsterdam just needed an old USA laptop cord to replace the Euro-original, and it now works great in Canada! (Make sure you remember to pack all the electronics you need!)
