eMate power supply

I have ordered an eMate off ebay. Info about the charger says that the line voltage must be 100-220 volt AC. But in Russia, line voltage is 220 Volt! Will the charger work here?
P.S. Can I use an adaptor like this, doesn't convert voltage, but converts the plug type:
http://www.obihod.ru/linkpics/516b.jpg

MacBook pro 2007, Mac LC II

Posted on Nov 4, 2009 3:48 AM

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Nov 4, 2009 6:27 AM in response to vkor

Devices that are designed to run at either voltage usually have a selector switch on it (like a computer's power supply) or have a modification to the internal wiring scheme (like an electric motor). Physical conversion of the plug type is only half of the equation. An AC transformer is needed to step down the voltage as well, or the device will be damaged when connected to the higher voltage.

Nov 4, 2009 9:15 AM in response to Jeff

Thanks for your reply.
But somtimes I also saw devices named Switching Power Supply. Could the charger be like that? Because I paid for the charger and don't want to buy a simple adaptor.
Hey, will a simple adaptor(power supply that plugs directly into a socket) with 7.5v output voltage work as a charger for my Newton eMate?

Nov 4, 2009 5:17 PM in response to vkor

"... the line voltage must be 100-220 volt AC."


Devices labeled like that will work at 100 through 120 Volts AC. (The Voltage used across the USA.)
They will also work at 220 Volts AC. They will also work at any steady AC Voltage between the two extremes.

You do not need a step-down transformer or power supply. All you need is a plug adapter from parallel blade (USA standard) to whatever plugs you usually use (you showed a picture of a plug adapter with two round pins.)

If there is a switch, you definitely need to set it for 220 Volts AC before powering up. If there is no switch, you just plug it in and go, the unit will adjust itself automatically. Many PowerBook adapters work this way -- in 220 Volt countries, the same PowerBook power adapter is issued with a different line cord that ends in a commonly-used plug for that country. No switches or other changes are expected -- the unit adjusts automatically.

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