[X4U] world adapter kit

Ed Gould edgould1948 at comcast.net
Fri May 9 14:03:34 PDT 2008


On May 9, 2008, at 1:12 PM, Linda wrote:

> On 5/9/08 12:54 PM, Jon wrote:
>
>> However, the Quicksilver model, for example, would require a
>> converter, as would the current Mac Pro. Apparently. (Both
>> specs say 100-120 volts or 200/220-240 volts; the "or" means,
>> to me, that a converter is required in 220 volt countries. So the
>> pro models vary.
>
> I had a Quicksilver (PowerMac G4 dual 800) and there was a switch  
> on the back to select your voltage. No converter needed, you simply  
> needed to choose your voltage with that switch. See page 8 of the  
> Setup Guide. <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=50018>
>
> _

I am *NOT* an expert in this area... but I think the main issue is 50  
vs 60 cycles. The 110 and 220 is easily done (like you said) a flip  
of a switch (provided there is on).

Ed


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