Another alternative which I have used is to have an in-car converter 12v -> 240v this should suffice for low power consumption devices, maplin supply a range of converters.
Jim -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Keith Cooper Sent: 01 August 2004 12:54 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [PRODIG] international use of eqpt (was viruses) > While we are at it can you take your portable HDD from UK to the USA and > connect it there? In other words do UK peripherals as DVD writers and > external harddrives from the UK work in the USA? I am worried because of the > different voltage? I am thinking of taking my stuff over for some work I > have to do in the USA and Canada. What about laptops? Most laptop power supplies are dual voltage. My Powerbook PSU is actually marked 100-240V AC 50/60Hz - It worked fine in the US with a socket adapter. As did the battery charger for my 1Ds. Mains powered equipment should have its power requirements on a label somewhere. If an item is marked 240V AC only, it just won't work - this is better than trying something marked 120V in a UK socket (-not- advised :-) bye for now Keith Cooper Northlight Images http://northlight-images.co.uk Photography - Digital Imaging - Apple Mac Consultancy Tel +44 (0)116 291 9092 Mobile +44 (0)780 162 9397 =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
