MB and world travel adapter kit

I'm thinking about buying a MB for use in travel. I have a world travel adaptor kit, but I notice the store page specifically does not list the kit as supporting the regular MB (it lists the MB Pro, iPods, etc.).
Does this mean the kit is not recommended for use with a MB? If not, why not, and what product, if any, is recommended?
And if I do decide to use the not-recommended adapter kit, what's the worst that can happen?
Thanks for the help.
MB Mac OS X (10.4.9)

The kit is the one offered through Apple on this site's store. I originally bought it to charge an iPod overseas, and I've had it for about a year.
According to the store page:
The World Travel Adapter Kit includes a set of six AC plugs with prongs that fit different electrical outlets around the world. For world travelers, this is the perfect kit to ensure power connectivity in most countries you may travel to. The Kit is designed to work with (and requires) the white portable power adapter that ships with iBook, MacBook Pro, and PowerBook G4, and it also works with the iPod USB Power Adapter and iPod FireWire Power Adapter (available separately). The AC plugs included in the World Travel Adapter Kit directly support outlets in North America, Japan, China, United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Korea, Australia, and Hong Kong.
Compatible with power adapters for iBook, MacBook Pro, PowerBook G4, iPod USB Power Adapter, and iPod FireWire Power Adapter.
It does not say regular MB, so I don't know if it's compatible or if there's something else out there, either made by Apple or another vendor, that is recommended. I don't want to fry a brand new MB on its first trip out of the country.
Thanks for your help.
Macbook Mac OS X (10.4.9)

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Thanks!

Ketchupchips,
This article should give you comfort in finding what you need once you get there if what you have does not fit.
http://www.channeltimes.com/India/News/AppleiPod_Mini_Now_Available_inIndia/551-17306-783.html
The adapter kit should be all you need. India uses two round pins just far enough apart to fit a small finger between them. You would not want to leave your finger in that position while plugging it in, though. : )
This site gives the specs:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/StoreReentry. wo?productLearnMore=M8794G%2FB
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"People mentioning anything about a convertor are misinformed. I am in Germany as I type this and the product works perfectly. 100-240V means you DO NOT NEED a convertor."
The person commenting does not specify which Apple product they are using in Germany so just look at your adapter/power supply and make sure it says 110/220 volts.
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