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From: russotto@eng.umd.edu (Matthew T. Russotto)
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Subject: Re: Computer and monitor for 220V/50Hz
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Date: 27 Nov 90 20:34:19 GMT
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In article <499@mephisto.edu> ashwin@cc.gatech.edu (Ashwin Ram) writes:
>I'm looking for a personal computer (preferably IBM PC, PC clone, or
>Macintosh) and a corresponding monitor which I will be able to use both here
>in the US (110V voltage, 60Hz line frequency, NTSC video format) as well as
>in India (220V voltage, 50Hz line frequency, PAL video format (same as
>Europe)).  I can buy a 220V->110V step down transformer if necessary, but of
>course that will not convert the line frequency.

The Mac SE will work, as will the Mac II, IIci, IIcx, and IIfx (with
corresponding monitors-- The 13" high-res RGB, at least, takes 50-60Hz,
110-220V).  The video format is irrelevant-- as long as you aren't trying
to recieve TV pictures on your monitor, or use the machine for video
production.
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Matthew T. Russotto	russotto@eng.umd.edu	russotto@wam.umd.edu
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