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Hi everyone,

I'm going to buy an iBook when I go to America this summer, but I wanted to know if there's any compatability problems with using it over here?

Will I need a new battery? I'll obviously need an adapter plug/New power cable.

I really wanted to know if UK software will work and if I load DVD movies to watch will it be NTSC only?

Thanks,

Chips

Hi everyone,

I'm going to buy an iBook when I go to America this summer, but I wanted to know if there's any compatability problems with using it over here?

Will I need a new battery? I'll obviously need an adapter plug/New power cable.

I really wanted to know if UK software will work and if I load DVD movies to watch will it be NTSC only?

Thanks,

Chips

It should work just fine. Thats what the transformer is for. :)

Go mac!

When are you going? I'm interested in picking one of these up too. I'm going to the States in August. If you're back sooner, can you let me know how much you paid and for what spec?

Thanks

DVDs should be fine.

Chances are the only thing you'll need to change is the plug at the end of the power lead - they usually make is so you can just switch the plug itself rather than the entire cable, like the iPod power lead.

I'm going in August also.

I'm currently deciding between the 12" and 14" models- $1099(£600) and $1299(£700)- of course I'll upgrade the memory and Hard Drive ($120 more I believe).

I did a quick google search, and it seems that I can change the DVD drive region a few times... just like on my PC then. If I change it oo many times, I can then download a firmware 'patch' to make it region-free again. Sweet.

Everything is going according to plan, just need to save up money before I go... luckily my birthday is in July and I'm going to be working loads. :)

I've been considering a Mac for ages now, and now I finally have the balls/money to get one. I'll take it to Uni also. Can't wait for August. :)

Timmargh wrote:
> DVDs should be fine.
>
> Chances are the only thing you'll need to change is the plug at the
> end of the power lead - they usually make is so you can just switch
> the plug itself rather than the entire cable, like the iPod power
> lead.

Yeah, this was useful when I took my iPod to America... that's another thing, I'll need to reformat my iPod. :)

I've told my mum I'm buying her an iBook when she gets rid of her current (Toshiba) laptop - I'm sick of fixing it for her!

What flight will you be coming back on ... ?

*puts on 'mugging' outfit*

Hehe. BA... Oh.

BTW... I added you to MSN earlier, not sure if you use it or not, I had/have a few Mac related questions for you. :)

I use it occasionally - I'll go on now ...

Timmargh wrote:
> I've told my mum I'm buying her an iBook when she gets rid of her
> current (Toshiba) laptop - I'm sick of fixing it for her!



Strange, our Toshiba Laptop is on the blink - again. Is it a common problem or just coincidence?

I'd reformat it - again, but I can't be bothered anymore :D