Using a Japanese Mac Mini in the UK

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Using a Japanese Mac Mini in the UK

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone could help me out with this...

I bought a Mac Mini and cinema display in Japan and recently moved to England. Will it work with a standard travel adapter or do I need to buy a power transformer?

Worried about frying my mac 😟

Mac Mini

Posted on Jul 29, 2009 1:41 AM

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Fortuny

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Jul 29, 2009 3:58 AM in response to irontriangle

Hi and welcome to Discussions,

the Mac Mini and the ACD operate at line voltages in the range of 110 - 240 VAC 50-60Hz.

So no need for a power transformer, but for the correct power connector/adapter.

Enjoy your stay.

Stefan

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Answer 2

Jul 30, 2009 10:39 AM in response to irontriangle

You need to look at the power supply for the mini and on one of it's side the voltage should be listed. It is in light gray print so a bright light and a keen eye are required. The voltage of that power supply must say 100-240 V 50/60 Hz for use in the UK. If it does not say that head to a apple store or call them and get a new power supply. I accidently fried a radio in Germany when I didn't check the voltage in on a connector. It was an expensive radio. It is better to be safe then sorry.

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Dah•veed

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Jul 31, 2009 1:35 PM in response to irontriangle

I would be very careful with this one. Checking a number of worldwide Apple Stores online all show that the new Mac mini is 110 W. Mine, bought in an Apple Store in the USA, says 110 W right on the power adapter.
Dah•veed

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Jul 31, 2009 5:06 PM in response to Dah•veed

Lets not confuse volts (V) and watts (W). My power adapter in marked 100 - 120 V, and 110 W.

There is another thread that many users in Europe are stating their adapters are also marked 100 - 120V, but seem to work correctly on 220V. It APPEARS that all Mini adapters were marked 100 - 120V, but in reality are 100 - 240V. DO NOT TAKE MY WORD FOR IT! If I were to travel out of North America with this Mini I would want to check with a local Apple Store before plugging in.

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Jul 31, 2009 5:40 PM in response to Craig Michelson

To continue from my earlier post:
I don't want to put out bum info. The other thread that addresses this concern seems to indicate that power adapters purchased in Europe are marked 100 - 240V, while North American adapters are marked 100 - 110V. Many users who purchased their Minis in the U.S. have carried them throughout the world and haven't had any problems. Still wish Apple would make a statement to the fact the North American version is in reality a "world" version.

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Dah•veed

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Jul 31, 2009 6:09 PM in response to Craig Michelson

Sorry, I was writing from memory, and in all honesty do not know amps from volts. I plug something in the outlet and it works!
This from the US Apple Store

Line voltage: 100-120V AC
This applies to US, Japan, and S America only

Dah•veed

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Fortuny

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Jul 31, 2009 9:14 PM in response to Dah•veed

Hi all,

I got my informations from the Mac Mini tech specs http://support.apple.com/kb/SP505 where they say 110-240 V AC, whereas this one http://www.apple.com/macmini/specs.html says 100-120 V AC for US, Japan and S. America

Would have never guessed, that Apple starts to deliver different power adaptors.

Stefan

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