Can I use an Australian MacBook & iMac in Taiwan?

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Can I use an Australian MacBook & iMac in Taiwan?

I'm planning to purchase a MacBook in Australia but going to move to Taiwan next month, and I'll need to use it to travel back and forth between China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Australia. I'm just worrying about the different power voltage in all these places - Taiwan's 110v while comparing to other countries 220 - 240v. I think MacBook would probably not be a major issue since it's meant to be portable, but I also own a iMac purchased in Australia......would they get fried overseas??

Also does anyone know if the warranty is worldwide or Aus only?? THANK YOU VERY MUCH~!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5)

Posted on Jan 1, 2008 8:30 AM

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Answer 1

lazypilot

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Jan 1, 2008 8:52 AM in response to embellir_dream

Your macbook power adaptor is rated at 100 to 240v. Also, the latest iMac has the same ratings. I don't know which iMac model you have. There are converters that make it possible to run 220v gadgets on 110 systems. To help you when you travel

you might need to get an adaptor kit like this; http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=75C 7C1A6&;;fnode=home/shopmac/macaccessories/power&nplm=M8794G/B

Not sure about the warranty you should ask apple direct.

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Answer 2

Jan 2, 2008 2:01 AM in response to lazypilot

Thanks~!! the iMac was purchased in late 2006, think it should be ok

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Answer 3

Dakota

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970 points

Jan 2, 2008 2:58 AM in response to embellir_dream

Apple warranties are world wide. There should be a little badge with fine print which tells you what voltage is ok, brought mine from the states to Thailand and no problem for computer or camera, etc. But ck the badge.

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