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From: eugene@auvax.UUCP (Eugene Rubin)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Using a North American ST in Britain and Europe
Message-ID: <295@auvax.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 11-Aug-87 19:14:28 EDT
Article-I.D.: auvax.295
Posted: Tue Aug 11 19:14:28 1987
Date-Received: Thu, 13-Aug-87 07:21:00 EDT
Organization: Athabasca U., Alberta, Canada
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Keywords: Transformer  Converter


 I need some advice on using my ST in Europe.  I am taking my
 1040 ST, Monochrome Monitor, Printer, and Modem with me to Great
 Britain and Europe. What should I do about a power supply for all of
 the above?

 Choices:  1. Buy a step down transformer here in Canada  (estimate
	      I need about a 200 watt capacity: probable cost $100.00.)
           
	   2. Wait until I get to Britain and buy a converter that
	      will take my North American plugs.  (Unknown cost).

I decided not to try to directly adjust the power supply of all of the
components since I am returning in 8 months and would prefer not to
have that hassle.


Another related issue:  Has anyone attempted to make a case for the
1040 and Monitor that was strong enough to withstand checking it as
baggage on an airline?  Any suggestions as to the best way to do this
so that damage will be minimized?  Am I crazy to try this?
Thanks,

Eugene Rubin   !alberta!auvax!eugene
Athabasca University
Athabasca, Alberta, Canada