Re: Can a Mac use 240 volt power supply (as is in New Zealand)?

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From: Brent Callaghan
Date: Thu, 09 Jul 1987 16:07

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In article <1647@batcomputer.tn.cornell.edu>, engst@batcomputer.tn.cornell.edu (Adam C. Engst) writes:
>   I need to know if a standard Mac (of any flavor) can use the 240 volts that
> are standard in New Zealand.  I've heard that the SE can use the 220 volts in
> Europe, but I don't know about New Zealand's odd voltage.  Can someone help?
New Zealand uses 230 volts 50 Hz.  I've used U.S. manufactured
computers with 120/220 switchable power supplies without any
problems.  I really can't imagine any equipment that would
complain of the extra 10 volts.  The slightly larger picture
on the screen might be nice :-)


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Subject: Re: Can a Mac use 240 volt power supply (as is in New Zealand)?
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Summary: It's 230 volts.

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