Using the mini overseas

Hi - my family is military and we are moving to Singapore for a few years. We bought our mac mini in the US and love it. I know that the voltages are different there (although from what I have found here, the mini should automatically adjust for the voltage without using a stepup adapter) but I want to know if there is anything else I need to know to make sure that it works right. For instance the TVs here have one signal and over there they have PAL signal, so even with the right voltage, our TV won't read their signal. Is there an equivalent with the computer? Any info will help, thanks.

There is nothing that you need to consider relating to the mini itself. The power brick for it works with 110-220 volts, 50-60Hz, so it's universal. You will need an adapter to allow the US-type 3-pin AC plug to fit whatever local power outlet there is, but for the mini, that's it. In reality, you will likely have to find a new display to use with the system, though any DVI or VGA compatible units that are locally sourced in Singapore will work, and with the right adapter, so would local TV sets - the only caveat being the same as applies in the US, that some displays are more compatible than others!
Also, bear in mind that the warranty on Mac mini's is global, so if you are still under the warranty, it will continue to be valid in Singapore.

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Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
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SeanfromFulham wrote:
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