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US vs EU AC Charger Question - Please Help!!

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  • 23-11-2003 6:06pm
    #1
    p2p
    Closed Accounts Posts: 187 ✭✭


    Hey guys,
    Maybe you can help,

    My friend is going to the states tomorrow and i need to know whether to give him the cash to buy an mp3 player.

    Only problem is the power supply.

    Supposedly the label on the US ac adaptor reads :

    "The label reads...

    AC - DC ADAPTOR
    Model: SW10-S050-10
    Input: 100-240 V~
    350 mA 50/60 HZ
    Output: 5V - 2A

    Then it has some polarity indicators and other symbols...
    "

    1. Will i need a big heavy transformer to use this over here.
    2. Or will i just need the US adaptor plus a 'travel' type converter?

    Ps supposedly the adaptor is current adaptive - i presume this is the 100-240V thing

    Thanks a million


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    #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    No you won't need a transformer.


    Input: 100-240 V~

    It will work here as normal.
    The key thing is that it is operated on a rechargeable battery with an ac dc adapter.
    And the recharger will work on both the U.S 110 system and our 220-240 ystem.

    So you should be fine!
    My phone charger is similar and works in the U.S on 110 no probs :)

    mm


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    #3
    p2p
    Closed Accounts Posts: 187 ✭✭p2p


    Nice one!

    USA here i come.
    Saving myself about €150 now!

    Cheers man!


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