Silly iBook Modem Question

retrograderetrograde
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in Genius Bar edited January 2014
Can you use the built-in modem of a North American iBook 500 in the UK or Europe? I know that the physical plug is different and that I can get an adapter for that but do I also need some adapter for the signal/voltage? Can I fry the modem or is the built-in modem able to adapt to any phone line because it is a portable and more likely to be used in other countries?

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  • Reply 1 of 2
    jambojambo Posts: 3,036member
    [quote]Originally posted by Retrograde:

    <strong>Can you use the built-in modem of a North American iBook 500 in the UK or Europe? I know that the physical plug is different and that I can get an adapter for that but do I also need some adapter for the signal/voltage? Can I fry the modem or is the built-in modem able to adapt to any phone line because it is a portable and more likely to be used in other countries?</strong><hr></blockquote>



    Yeah, the modem is the same everywhere so if you have an adapter you're all set.



    Make sure to visit Scotland if you are in the UK.



    J :cool:
  • Reply 2 of 2
    retrograderetrograde Posts: 503member
    [quote]Originally posted by jamiemarshall:

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    Yeah, the modem is the same everywhere so if you have an adapter you're all set.



    Make sure to visit Scotland if you are in the UK.



    J :cool: </strong><hr></blockquote>



    That's great, thanks for the information



    In fact, I have already visited Scotland twice: I have seen Edinburgh twice as well as Glasgow and in between very briefly once. I feel rather sad that I haven't seen the Highlands yet or the coastal areas. I really look forward to going back and doing a proper visit some day!
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