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 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/pipermail/x4u/attachments/20080509/9b9e2f51/attachment.html