Author: Steve Maughan
Date: 06:47:18 07/31/00
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David, Yes you are correct. In the UK the voltage is 220-240 at a frequency of 50 Hz. The plug is different from the US but plug adaptors are readily available from the airport or Dixons (when in the UK). James - I would be extremely careful about bringing in a Desktop PC due to the voltage differences. If it's a laptop you will have no problems they usually work anywhere in the world. Steve Maughan >>Second, I will probably show up with a 750mhz machine (assuming computers >aren't provided). If there is anyone who has something faster that Insomniac >could use during the event (even if for only one or two days) that would be >wonderful. > >US computers might not run on English power sockets. I suspect English power >sockets are a different shape, also 50 Hz and somewhere over 200 V ? Can someone >in England confirm this? Adaptors should be on sale somewhere but might not be >easy to find quickly. Check carefully and be prepared before you go.
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