using iPhone dock in Australia; voltage issues?

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using iPhone dock in Australia; voltage issues?

Just wondering if there would be any issues if I were to swap the american prongs that come with the iPhone Power Adapter with Australian prongs for use in Australia? I know US voltage is different to Australia's, but I don't know much about it all.

I'd hate to do any damage to the iPhone, so I'd like to know it was safe before doing so 🙂

thanks for the help

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.1)

Posted on Dec 7, 2007 2:05 AM

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Answer 1

mhornet18

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Dec 7, 2007 2:13 AM in response to Thank The Cheese

It will be fine. It's no different than using an adapter that say you plug a US device into so it will work in Australia.

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Answer 2

Dec 7, 2007 3:42 AM in response to Thank The Cheese

you will not damage the phone at all. you can also get a charger that you can plug into your cars lighter socket. got mine from ebay and works well.
fabulous phone and enjoy.

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Answer 3

Dec 7, 2007 3:54 AM in response to Thank The Cheese

If you plug a US device (110 volts) into a Australia wall plug (220 volts) you'll fry the device!!! Just changing the end prongs on the US device doesn't change the voltage......

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Answer 4

Dec 7, 2007 3:58 AM in response to Thank The Cheese

thanks for the replies guys.

hmm now I am confused. Chris and mhornet18 , you both seemed quite certain it would be ok, but David seems equally sure of the opposite! anyone have a definitive answer :/

I understadn the voltage difference is dangerous, but I thought Apple's adapters could handle both?

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Tamara

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Dec 7, 2007 4:01 AM in response to Thank The Cheese

Since iPhone isn't available in Australia yet, why not just wait for the Australian version with the proper adapter?

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Answer 6

Dec 7, 2007 4:21 AM in response to Tamara

Because:
- it will be at least 6-12 months
- apple will force me into a 2 year contract with exorbitant data rates
- I can still charge it with a USB anyway (or buy an iPod USB power adapter here), so it's not like I can't charge it at all
- Apple chose to artificially cripple the iPod Touch so that it is not a viable alternative

I could go on 😉

EDIT: I suppose if Apple announced a clear date it would be released here, I would be more inclined to wait, but there are no signs yet. It's a pity, I love the iPhone and am a big fan of Apple in general, but I'm standing here with money in hand and they don't want to take it. what else am I supposed to do?

but anyway, we're getting off topic!

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nick101

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Dec 7, 2007 4:43 AM in response to Thank The Cheese

The safest route would be to buy a US-Australia travel adapter - can't be too pricey.

It might be that changing the prongs changes the voltage character of the Apple unit - it does for some, but I don't know.

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Tamara

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Dec 7, 2007 4:43 AM in response to Thank The Cheese

What is 6 - 12 months really? In the US, it was almost 3 years of waiting from when the first rumors surfaced about the iPhone. After it was officially announced, it was still another 6 months of waiting.

Personally, I'd wait before risking a lot of money on a hacked phone that may quit working at any time.

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Answer 9

Dec 7, 2007 5:49 AM in response to David M Brewer

David M Brewer wrote:
If you plug a US device (110 volts) into a Australia wall plug (220 volts) you'll fry the device!!! Just changing the end prongs on the US device doesn't change the voltage......

Wrong. All of Apple's chargers are just as happy with 220 v as they are with 110. Read the label on the charger.

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Answer 10

Dec 7, 2007 5:51 AM in response to nick101

The Apple chargers will work on 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. You can use the same adapter anywhere in the world either with Apple's international plug kit or with local prong adapters.

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mhornet18

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Dec 7, 2007 11:25 AM in response to Thank The Cheese

Thank The Cheese wrote:
thanks for the replies guys.

hmm now I am confused. Chris and mhornet18 , you both seemed quite certain it would be ok, but David seems equally sure of the opposite! anyone have a definitive answer :/

I understadn the voltage difference is dangerous, but I thought Apple's adapters could handle both?

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As being someone who's traveled around the world and been to Australia several times, I can assure you that it will work. Just get the wall plug for an ipod that is made for your country and plug the usb end of the iphone cable into this and everything will work just fine.

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Answer 12

Dec 14, 2007 5:56 PM in response to Thank The Cheese

Thanks for the help everyone. I took the plunge and can confirm that the power brick that comes with the iPhone indeed works fine through an Australian outlet.

I have charged it twice in the last 2 days using it and the iPhone works fine 🙂

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mhornet18

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Dec 14, 2007 7:08 PM in response to Thank The Cheese

Thank The Cheese wrote:
Thanks for the help everyone. I took the plunge and can confirm that the power brick that comes with the iPhone indeed works fine through an Australian outlet.

I have charged it twice in the last 2 days using it and the iPhone works fine 🙂

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Good to hear you got it. I knew it would work fine. Also, someone said that an ipod charger is different from a iphone charger. Look at the iphone charger that plugs into the wall. It's says ipod charger on it.

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