veronica 2 Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Hi all! I have another vPod question. Once more, sure it applies to all iPods too! In late July I'll be taking a trip to the UK and the US for a few weeks and of course I want to take vPod with me. Do I need any kind of adapter to be able to use the power supply. I know for the UK apart I'll need a 3 pronged plug to be able to put the thing in - I mean do I need some kind of power converter at all as well as that? Thank you so kindly. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 no, you dont need a power converter, just a plug adapter. You can buy a fancy type that goes with the iPod. I dont have one of these. I just buy them at the airport as I enter a new country, but be warned. The one I bought in the uk was designed in such a way that it was not possible to get the iPod plug into it. This is hard to explain. The prongs and sockets were fine, but there was a ring of plastic around the sockets that the plug should have fitted into. The iPod plug is an odd rectangle shape and it did not fit into the recess designed for the plug. I had to hack at it with a bread knife to effect the required modifications. Not all will be designed like mine, but best to check when buying. It will be pretty obvious if the design will obstruct the iPod plug body. Try buying them before leaving Japan. Also fly with an airline that has a standard plug socket on the seat consol or arm rest. That way you can charge and play all flight. Also take your iTrip and try broadcasting your music to the flight deck. That should get you in real trouble. Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted May 16, 2004 Author Share Posted May 16, 2004 Thanks db. Am I right in saying that any adapter that says 100-240V on it is basically ok anywhere in the world?? By the way, db. How is the UK? Are we going to get a cultural observation essay sometime soon? And - is it foggy? Every Japanese expert* I know says so, so I suppose it must be. Coz they know. (* = everyone) Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 hey V, the iPod plug is actually an adapter I think. And yes if it says the 100-240 thing then it should be ok. I cant be sure as to be honest i have given over very little of my time to remembering info regarding plugs and what have you. Even batteries leave me uninterested and switched off. The UK seems great so far, but my life has been very mono-themed (tons of work). I do have many observations but I wont bore with them yet. However, I will say that one of the first things I noticed was houses with white wooden window frames. It was nice to see them again. I suspect I will have a good time here, hard to tell but I am open to any eventuality. People here certainly seem quite friendly and open to other people around them. I am glad to be in the UK and really happy to be so close to Europe. I am going to Paris next weekend. The big funny about Japanese people and the pronunciation of the letter r is no longer as funny. All I hear now is "that pie is weally weally tasty". "I dont like fowen food". "you should wug up, tomowow is going to be weally cold". I am actually now quite conscious of my accent as well. My big challenge is to avoid the footy crowd and the beer soaked chanting and singing that seems to go on in so many corner pubs. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Pretty sure thats right veronica. Link to post Share on other sites
Dims 0 Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Apple sells a fairly cheap plug adapter set which has a plug for every type in the world. What you do is slide off the plug from your dPod power pack (you know, the removable part) and slide on the relevant plug type. Your power pack is good for wherever ye may roam. I brought mine at Bic camera for about 3000 yen. You should be able to see what I mean on the apple site. Hang on, here we go world traveler adapter kit Works with your laptop too. Link to post Share on other sites
emptyworld 0 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Seems a bit of a rip that you cant buy them individually. I don't need every type - just one. Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted May 19, 2004 Author Share Posted May 19, 2004 Thats what I thought..... Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Just get a plug adapter at the airport or in the uk - cheaper. Link to post Share on other sites
Dims 0 Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 You know what......you guys are right. I am a silly man. I guess I was travelling to three different coutries in a short period of time and brought it 'cause I'm lazy. Baka Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted May 21, 2004 Author Share Posted May 21, 2004 Dont be hard on yerself! You were going 3 countries...there, good reason! Link to post Share on other sites
Dims 0 Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Thank you veronica, you are a nice person. I feel better again Link to post Share on other sites
egglesby 1 Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Anyone know where to buy that adaptor kit thing in Japan (links) - I need guidance in Japanese Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Try rakuten or somewhere to get it cheaper, but on the apple site http://store.apple.com/0120-APPLE-1/WebObjects/japanstore?productLearnMore=M8794G/B Link to post Share on other sites
wendy-cake 0 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 5040 on the places on rakuten as well....same price Link to post Share on other sites
wendy-cake 0 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Ooops - Amazon come through with a bit of a discount - and no shipping charge http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00009ZTP0/ref=sr_aps_ce_/249-1407281-9339521 Link to post Share on other sites
wendy-cake 0 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Ooops x 2 - but it says they are sold out! Link to post Share on other sites
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