I'm going to Europe in a week and have some questions about charging my computer.

I'm going to Europe in a week. I know there is a built in power thing or something but do I have to change a setting on my computer or will it adjust automatically? And what kind of converter do I need to charge it/plug it in? Will the same one work for Prague, Paris, and London? I've tried doing some research but I just don't understand what I'm reading about different v and what kind to get. I found several adaptor things at the store but have no idea what does what or which one I need.
Also, how do I charge my ipod? Can the same charger work or do I need a separate one?
Thanks!
-Sarah

laundry bleach wrote:
The World Traveller Kit is way overkill for this. All you really need is a plug adapter for the area you are going - most of Europe uses the same plug shape. You can get a plug adapter at most hardware or electronics stores for a few dollars. I travelled to Holland, Norway and Israel last year and used such a plug adapter with my MacBook Pro.
Best of luck.
Sure, but the USB adapter is not universal. So when he buy the adapter for $29 from Apple, and $5 for the adapter you can buy the travler kit for just $5 more and get a) more adapters b) the USB cable c) the adapters could be attached directly to the supper supply's. But sure, you can get a simple adapter like that one.

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