UK to USA computer question

lsdd · Post by **lsdd** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:26 pm

Hi All ! I'm planning on moving to USA from UK. I will be building my studio in a barn and as it has 240volts.

I'm wondering wether to sell my Mac out here or just take it with me?
It's a stable ( no barn pun intended) system.....

I have a Dual 1.8 G5 on 10.3.9..Running DP 4.61

Also, is it easy to buy pro audio gear (ie:mixing desk) that run 240v in the states?

And I will also have a 110v power supply..Any danger/earthing probs one might forsee in running a 240v Computer system alongside a 110v mixing desk?

Sorry If this sounds silly...I'm just a girl
cheers!!
xxd

mikebeckmotu · Post by **mikebeckmotu** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:52 pm

I know enough about electricity to keep bare live wires away from the shower when it's running.
But I thought I would at least wish you a successful and enjoyable move to the USA!

Frodo · Post by **Frodo** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:06 am

Hmm.

It seems to me to be a little more trouble than it's worth.

Not only is there a voltage difference, but there may also be DVD regional encoding issues as well. That might be a matter of reinstalling OSX, but that's quite a bit of machine to tote across the pond.

I would salvage the hard drives, certainly, and would consider getting *different* machine upon arrival in the US if not a newer one-- it's not necessary to get a *new* machine, imho. One nice thing is that the currency exchange rate is very much in your favor.

But I'd be a little nervous about up-converting voltage on a long-term basis.

One thing that might help is to give Apple a call to see if they have any advice that won't break the bank.

lsdd · Post by **lsdd** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:34 pm

I will have to agree to sell up here...But I have been informed that I can take my Korg products as they are all wall wart..........Thanks guys ...Sure I will have a few more questions soon!!

Many thanks!!
xxd

dmacintyre · Post by **dmacintyre** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:48 pm

I just made the same move over from the UK. In the first instance, used prices are much lower here so your Mac won't be worth what you think (and the exchange rate makes that even worse). On the plus side, buying another one will be pleasantly cheap. I ran my MacBook Pro for a couple of months with just an adapter for the plug and it was fine. Had to sell it to someone back in the UK though because of the UK keyboard.

I have noticed that, increasingly, power supplies are universal, that is they auto adjust to the voltage. Not sure what gear you are interested in but if it's a wall wart or universal, you'll be fine.

D.