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From: acunger@netmbx.UUCP (Arnie Unger)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Re: HELP - How can I use my monitor in Europe ???
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Date: 13 Feb 91 20:18:23 GMT
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ladanyi@parvati.cs.cornell.edu (La'szlo' Lada'nyi) writes:


>Hi everybody,
>I'm going to buy an IBM/AT compatible machine here, but I'd like to 
>use it in Europe, too. Unfortunately the electric system is different.
>I know that there is no problem with the computer itself, because its
>power supply is switchable, but what can I do with the monitor? I have
>never heard about an SVGA monitor which has switchable power supply. 
>Of course I could transform the voltage of the european system to 
>110 volt, but also the frequency is different. Does this cause any 
>problem? 
>Does anybody have experience about this? I would very appreciate if
>somebody could help me.
>Thanks in advance.

>Laci Ladanyi    (ladanyi@cs.cornell.edu)

No problem running your system in Europe.  I'm a GI that bought a
True Blue in the States and dragged it to Germany.  I am using a
300 watt transformer to run a Model 50, Color monitor, printer,
modem and complete stereo system.  Very often I have everything
running together.  The 50 only has a 65 watt requirement, so
that may be why.  Anyhow, I decided not to open 'er up and tinker, but just
to use a transformer.  Should be about $30 or so at Radio Shack,
or look for a GI (like me) to sell it to ya.  You can have
mine in May for $20 plus shipping.  I also have a 100 watter for
radios and stuff for half that. This wasn't intended as a sales
pitch, but to inform.  No problem running a US system via transformer.

Arnie Unger (acunger@netmbx.UUCP)
"Baldrick, you wouldn't see a subtle plan if it painted itself purple
and danced naked on top of a harpsichord singing 'Subtle Plans Are
Here Again'." - Black Adder