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From: olson@lasspvax.UUCP (Todd Olson)
Newsgroups: net.micro.mac
Subject: Re: MAC OVERSEAS
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Date: Mon, 22-Jul-85 16:52:14 EDT
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I spent the fall in England with a US Mac.  I was unable to find a transformer
in the US before I left.  I tried, but no one seemed to have an honest
transformer.  I had no trouble however finding the transformer I needed once
I got to England.  Quite cheaply priced also (15pounds).  A word to the wise,
European outlets and plugs are different, so unless you know exactly what
to expect at your destination, wait till you get there.  (Also, just as the
Apple documents indicate, I had no trouble with 50hz, (thanks Apple)).
(I had only a Mac, no printer or hard disk).

I did have a bit of trouble with the airlines though.  On the way over I
couldn't get it (in it's bag) under the seat, and it was really too heavy
for the compartment over my head (so they put in a closet somewhere).
On the way back they said that it was to heavy for carry on luggage, so I
had to check it.  (I did have a few books in the case with Mac, but even 
without I would have been over the limit.)  It came through alright despite
the fact that the (US) baggage people treated it rather casually.  If I had
it to do again I'd, pack it firmly (in a plastic bag) in a box, and ship
with the luggage.

Good luck, enjoy your trip.

Todd Olson
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