Question: I will be travelling overseas and will be taking my iBook computer with me. Which adapters do I need for the power and modem?
Answer: The United States iBook modem is designed and rated to be used in the United States. There are both technical and legal barriers to operating this modem overseas. It meets FCC standards, but may not meet requirements to be used in your country of destination.
On the technical side, there are third-party vendors such as TeleAdapt and Global Village who provide solutions to adapting a modem designed for one country to use in another.
As mentioned, there may be legal issues in operating your modem overseas. It is recommended you acquaint yourself with any national, regional, or local laws and conditions on using modems.
The iBook computers AC Adapter supports a line voltage from 100 to 240 volts AC and 50 to 60 Hz. This qualifies it for use worldwide with a simple prong adapter.
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