Buy MacBook Pro in the USA to use in Holland?

[Jordaan]

Hello,

I plan to buy a MacBook Pro in the States to use it in the Netherlands, where I live and work. Should I have compatibility problems? What should I be aware of? I'm not refering to language as I work with the international English version of OSX.

Hope there's somebody out there that can help with advice. Merci!

[albloom]

All you'll need is an adapter plug (cheap). The powerbrick
will take almost any voltage/Hz combination you can throw
at it. If you need dial-up, I don't know about compatibility with
your telephone system.

[Jordaan]

That was quick! Thanks :-) No dial up, I have ADSL.

[chevy]

What about the keyboard ? The Swiss keyboards are different from the US keyboard.

You may want to buy a second power supply when you are back in NL as the plug is different and you may not want to always carry an adaptor with you.

[Jordaan]

Thanks Chevy, I'll take that into account too.

[simbalala]

Originally Posted by albloom

All you'll need is an adapter plug (cheap). The powerbrick
will take almost any voltage/Hz combination you can throw
at it.

The Apple power brick also has a snap on, snap off connector. You can switch the plug.

Here's Apple's "Apple World Travel Adapter Kit"

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...plm=M8794G%2FB

That link will time out. If it's dead just search the Apple Store on Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

edit: I've attached a picture, the Dutch/German plug is second from the right.

[Jordaan]

The travel adapter kit is super handy thingie to have. I'll check it out. Thanks lots.

[jimpres]

All you need is the adaptor for the US plug end. The keyboard you can configure from the languages on the Mac.
I have a MacBook Pro running wireless in Poland. Have not had any problems other the Internet speed.