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Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

No converters required - Variable Voltage Input!

Written by EC from Windsor

Aug 24, 2007

In response to other reviews, no voltage converter is necessary--you WILL NOT fry your computer. This is because the transformer (the "white box thingy" on the cord) can take a variable voltage input. It says "100-240V 50/60Hz" -- you can use anything within that range and the electronics inside will figure out the rest.

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Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

Works Fine

Written by DM from Oceanside

Jul 20, 2006

People mentioning anything about a convertor are misinformed. I am in Germany as I type this and the product works perfectly. 100-240V means you DO NOT NEED a convertor. The only downside to this product is the price and you most likely do not need all these plugs. I used the same one for Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and Hungary, and a different one for England.

Anybody talking about converting or the frying of your ipod is misinformed about voltage. Good Product.

208 of 272 people found this useful

Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

Great but very expensive...

Written by SH from Genève 3

Apr 28, 2008

They're great, they elegantly fit AC chargers. But $40 for a bunch of plugs is a rip off.

286 of 449 people found this useful

Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

Excellent product for frequent travelers and expats

Written by BB from Heidelberg

Aug 19, 2008

This set is particularly useful if you're living overseas or are frequently traveling there for longer durations. For shorter term travel, it's cheaper and easier to use the basic electronics converter (my husband does this for his PC). That being said, this set has been very useful to me. I spend a fair amount of time in Europe and it has been fantastic (and very convenient) to just switch out the plug rather than having to use a stand alone converter. It's a great product, but it's probably overkill for most overseas travelers.

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Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

Adapter yes. Converter?

Written by KW from Lebanon

Jan 3, 2009

I think this product is great. Just to let you know, the power cord has a built in voltage converter, so all you have to do is change the adapter. May have seemed obvious, but, not to me.

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Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

All apple power adapters are built switch mode

Written by CW from Victoria

Jan 24, 2009

All of Apple's power supplies are 100-240Vac rated and use switch mode technology.
This means that the adapter is able to keep the output constant to your computer regardless of the input voltage from the wall.

MOST devices now days have this technology built into them.

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Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

It works perfectly & elegantly

Written by RC from Rye Brook

Apr 6, 2008

As someone who travels between the US, the Philippines, Australia, & Hong Kong; let me say that this kit works perfectly.

I just simply change out the default North American Non-polarized 2-pin plug with either the Australian 2-pin V or Hong Kong/British 3 pin. Made by Apple so I don't have to worry if some cheap hardware or airport gift shop plug adapter will cause any damage. Besides, it slips right onto either my Macbook power brick or my iPod charger so it looks nice & elegant.

And like everyone else warns, remember that this just changes the plug so that it fits the socket. It doesn't change the voltage. Make sure your equipment can handle the local electrical voltage & frequency. If it can't, you'll need a power converter/transformer IN ADDITION to the plug adapter

My iPod charger & Macbook brick are rated for 100-240V & 50-60Hz so I should be safe for normal usage in the areas I travel in.

267 of 440 people found this useful

Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

Great Kit

Written by DS from Harker Heights

Sep 24, 2007

This travel kit is great and a good way to keep your thing from fryin' if you get a cheap power converter. It has worked great with no problems in the countries of England, Holland, Egypt, Jordan, America, Lebanon, and Mexico. We'll try a few other countries next year. But so far so good.

317 of 544 people found this useful

Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

Very Useful

Written by PM from Bethesda

Jul 22, 2008

This is a great product and did what I needed. The fact that it sticks to the normal charger is useful because when going on a trip to only one country I replace it before I leave and do not have to worry. Also, before I got this I was using a normal radio shack adapter. The problem was, that my macbook pro used to start vibrating and shocking me. The same thing happened with my powerbook g4, this product solved it. It can also be used with the iphone wall charger.

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Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

Not labeled?

Written by PS from Colorado Springs

May 16, 2008

They work just fine and if you're concerned about them not being labeled, then a Sharpie works quite well - Zen and the Art of Mac Maintenance.

It would be nice if they put ridges on the side so it's easier to grip when pulling off.

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Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

Exactly what I needed!

Written by LB from FPO

Jul 12, 2008

I'm in the military stationed in Europe and due to my job I do a lot of traveling. I purchased this kit 2 weeks ago before going to Africa and I was able to use it in 2 different coutries. My co-workers borrowed some adapters to charge their Ipods and were really pleased. I know I can buy other adapters that are cheaper but the Apple products are much better quality. Also, with non-apple adapters my power chord fits loose in the wall receptacle where as with my apple adapter is very sturdy. What can I say? You get what you pay for.

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Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

Works great in Australia!

Written by AR from LAKE VIEW

Feb 9, 2008

I travel from the US to Australia frequently and this plug adapter works great with my MacBook. I have had absolutely no problems from it and contrary to what I've heard from others, you do NOT need an additional power voltage converter. The one that comes standard with the MacBook does the job! Great investment!

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Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

Works Great for Me

Written by DB from Arvada

Aug 25, 2005

I've used two of these kits on two PowerBook G4's in Italy, Germany, and the UK. They've always worked perfectly.

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Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

Very Slick!

Written by CM from Madison

Mar 24, 2007

I took the Europe 2-pronged adapter to Germany with me, and it worked wonderfully with both my G3 iBook and my iPod nano. The general converters in airports or travel stores may work, but this is much more secure. I would be nervous about the weight of the adapter pulling the prongs out of a general plug converter like that, but this held very well. I had a firewire adapter from an older iPod, and had none of the problems others have reported with it frying their nano. Keep in mind this is to replace the little chunk on the white power adapter block that comes with the products, and nothing more. No cords, no adapters. Just little plugs so you can physically stick your adapter into the wall.

My only criticism is that they are not available to be bought seperately. I'm preparing to study in Australia, taking my laptop and iPod with me, but won't be able to plug both in at the same time.

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Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

Going to Europe? Bringing your iPod? Pick this up.

Written by NK from Wantage

Oct 12, 2005

If you are going to Europe, or any other place in the world, definitly pick this up. When I went to Ireland and England, I brought this along, and was able to recharge my iPod just as easily as here at home in New Jersey. This product never let me down and worked everytime. Durable and reliable, I would HIGHLY reccomend this product.

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Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

What are you guys talking about????

Written by CL from Scarborough

Jan 25, 2006

Okay, I am thinking of getting this for my USB iPOD Video Charger... I read the review, and I got people saying this will fried your iPOD without an voltage converter! How???? On my iPOD USB Power Adaptor it say " Input AC 100-240V 50-60 HZ, AC Input 0.15A MAX. Output 5V DC 1A"

So how can you fired your iPOD? It clearly stated it can take any Voltage from 100V AC to 240V AC? Even it it does fired, it only fired your USB Charger not your IPOD as the output always going to be 5V DC!

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Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

Wonderful set of adapters!

Written by KC from Falls Church

Jun 19, 2009

FYI, the manual included summarizes the countries for each adapter. A. 3 Prong Blades - UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore. B. Flat Angled Blades - Australia, New Zealand. C. Flat Parallel Blades WITHOUT Holes - China. D. Flat Parallel Blades WITH Holes - North America, Japan. E. Round Thick Pins - Korea. F. Round Thin Pins - Continental Europe. Hope this helps to clarify all the confusion out there.

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Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

Works Well, Just Know What You're Buying

Written by MT from Coquitlam

Mar 1, 2006

This works very well to change my adaptor to whatever country I am in. I'm glad it's small and easy to pack. It is unfortunate in some circumstances that you can't just have the one or two you need only but are force to have them all. I'm still giving it 5 stars because it's not the product that's bad but the packaging that makes you get them all.

It doesn't come with an adapter because when you bought your iBook, PowerBook, and iPod, you ALREADY SHOULD HAVE AN ADAPTER! These plugs were made to go with it. If you're missing an adapter, go buy one to replace it.

Anyone's who's "fried their iPod" was because they didn't take the care to read the product they were buying and to check if it was compatible. It's not like you go to any country without checking if a Visa or vaccinations are required now, do you? So check this product and make sure it's ok with whatever you have. If the sales person was incompetent and told you it was ok when it wasn't, it's your own fault for not doing your homework and putting so much trust in a stranger who's there to make some money.

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