--Mike Friese said to me:
> Getting a UPS to protect your investment? All laptop computers have
> built-in UPSes!
Well, sort of. Laptop computers have the 'uninterruptable' feautre of UPSes
(Uninterruptable Power Supplies) built in. But another big reason for using
a UPS is that it will really protect you against electricity surges (as
opposed to those power strips that don't provide protection beyond what
your Mac has built in). So, a laptop computer doesn't actually replace the
need for a UPS.
As far as plugging in, you might not need a power plug adapter. If the
power cord for your monitor can unplug from the _monitor_, then you're set
(assuming the monitor can handle 240V input). The funny 3-prong power cord
connector on the back of a desktop computer (or dock) and many monitors
(the connector that the power cord plugs into) is standard both here and in
Europe. You can simply buy a power cord in the country you go to that has a
power connector on one end (for plugging into your monitor) and the
appropriate plug on the other end (for plugging into the wall). Note that
key to any of this (even if you go with a plug adapter from Radio Shack) is
that your monitor _must_ be able to switch (automatically or manually) to
handle 240V, or you will ruin it. If it can't, you can buy a transformer
(it must be able to handle at least 60-70 Watts, more maybe, depending on
your monitor).
Sorry if I've repeated what someone else has said, but I just picked up
this thread (it's been busy here!). If whoever posted the original message
has more questions, feel free to email me as I just got back from living in
England for three years. I had my Duo 230 and PowerMac 7500 over there, so
I might be able to help with any problems you're anticipating.
Cheers,
Jolin
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