Apple World Travel Adapter Kit????????

Hi there,

I bought the Apple adapter kit for traveling to The UK (and other parts of Europe). It works very well. The fact that it is designed to click into place on the white power supply,is a nice touch, and makes me feel a little safer. Although I could probably use a travel adapter, the type I see in the gift shops at the airport, I like having the Apple specific kit. It seems expensive, but I felt (and still do) it was worth it after spending the $ on a PowerBook.

Safe Travels,
NoteFarm

You could just get a US to UK plug adapter. The PowerBook's power adapter can handle the 240V British electricity, so all you need is an adapter to fit the socket (outlet).

The Apple World Travel Adapter kit is a neat solution, but it's way overpriced for what it does. You should be able to pick up a US -> UK adapter in the UK for about £3 -£5 (any UK airport will have them), and you can use it with other electrical devices too (assuming they can handle the voltage). I believe they're more difficult to get in the States.

I'm in the opposite situation to you, in that I'm currently in the US with my PowerBook from Ireland (same plugs as the UK). A UK -> US plug adapter is doing me fine.

If you can wait ' til you get to to the Uk any electrical store will sell you a power lead that will fit your PB mains supply for a couple of GBP's ... it's the same cable that's used for most mains powered portable radios ... readily available ! ... Roger

When I was in London last year, the hotel room had one outlet which fit American appliances. I've learned to travel with a power strip so was good to go. Depending upon where you're staying, you may not need to worry about it...email your hotel and ask. If you need it, Radio Shack sells UK/US converters fairly cheap. BTW, I just heard that the entire city of London is going WiFi...how kewl is that?!?

It might be better to get an adapter at the airport and not the Apple World Adapter set, because the Apple solution won't let you use the long power cord. With a cheaper travel plug you can also use the cord which might come in useful, if the outlet is not too close.