which plug for buenos aires/argentina?

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which plug for buenos aires/argentina?

I'm heading to Buenos Aires next week and I'm bringing my MBA. I have Apple's little traveller pack of plugs. Does anybody know if one of those will work? It seems Argentina has two types of outlets, but I was looking for a more definitive answer, if there is one.

Dual 2.7 G5/MBA/30g ipod video, Mac OS X (10.5.3)

Posted on Jul 22, 2008 7:41 PM

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fgalaniz

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Sep 12, 2008 8:13 AM in response to zetrindade

Argentina uses 220v rather than 110v as in the US. However, the MBA´s charger is 110c-240v so you won´t fried your mac, trust me.

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Niel

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Jul 22, 2008 7:45 PM in response to Morgan2

Does anybody know if one of those will work?

It will work.

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Morgan2 Author

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Jul 23, 2008 4:25 AM in response to Niel

But which plug do I use?

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Niel

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Jul 23, 2008 8:47 AM in response to Morgan2

Use either the European or Australian one; two different types of outlet are used in Argentina. European ones are typically found in older buildings; click here for more information.

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Morgan2 Author

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Jul 23, 2008 2:50 PM in response to Niel

So the Australian plug with the Apple kit only has two prongs, while it looks like Argentine outlets have 3? I assume that's the ground? That will be ok to use?

Thanks for the help!

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Jul 23, 2008 3:02 PM in response to Morgan2

I assume that's the ground? That will be ok to use?

Yes.

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Morgan2 Author

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Jul 25, 2008 11:50 AM in response to Niel

Thanks for the help! I appreciate it.

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Sep 9, 2008 10:59 PM in response to Morgan2

Be careful, even if you have the right plug, the wattage can fry your machine. I have lost TWO 17" Powerbooks in Argentina. I am now about to move back and am scared to death to have my brand new Macbook Pro die again. I am scouring the forums to see if anyone has had the same problem and found a solution.

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