Do I need a transformer to plug my iMac into an Italian power socket?

I've just moved from Seattle, Washington to Milan, Italy. The iMac specifications say it can handle 110 to 250 volts and 50 to 60 hertz power. Do I simply buy a US-to-Italian power-socket adapter and plug it in or do I need a special transformer?

No transformer required - just the adapter!

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iPods don't take the vehicle voltage directly so you have to use a USB to iPod lead, and USB is 5V. Automobile adapters expect 12V and convert to 5V so you might have blown up the adapter but it should protect the iPod if it sees 24V, but this isn't guaranteed. Depending on the quality of the adapter, it might work fine at 24V continuously, or work for short periods at 24V before shutting down, or blow itself up, or allow more than 5V to the USB, as the quality of design goes down. So if you used a cheap adapter, it could have allowed more than 5V through the USB and this could damage the iPod. It might still work, but after being stressed by more than the specified maximum voltage, it might not.
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Can I use my mac book pro with 120 volt and 240 volt power supplies? Does the power converter automatically switch, so I just need a different adapter plug?

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Hi,
I too bought my Macbook Pro in the US and I live in the UK (its so much cheaper in the US! No 20% VAT!)
The power adapter does work on UK 230v power. You can also get a three pin extension lead (like the 2 pin US one that came with the MBP) for about £3 with free delivery from Amazon UK.
Another tip, whne you are back in the UK, and you are switching from a PC to a Mac, get in touch with your local Apple Shop who run one to one free courses on how to use your MBP.
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I'm traveling to France, where power is 220 volts. It sounds like the magsafe power adapter automatically switches between 110 and 220. Is this true? In this case, all I would need is the correct plug adapter, but would not need a transformer?
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Do I need a transformer to plug my iMac into an Italian power socket?

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