Re: Apple II in the UK?

[sicklittlemonkey <Nick.Westgate@gmail.com>]

On Nov 26, 9:00 am, NJSMa...@googlemail.com wrote:
> Julian,
>
> Thanks for your advice, I was wondering about the States myself. Does
> anyone know what the power requirements of an Apple IIe are (current,
> voltage etc)? I can buy a 110->240VAC converter from Maplins here in
> the UK, but:
>
> a)  The maximum wattage is fairly limited, if I recall correctly.
> b)  The mains frequency will still be 50hz (I think) rather than the
> 60hz as expected by a USA machine.
>
> Sorry if this is a daft question, I have no experience at all with a
> real Apple machine.
>
> Thanks,
> Nick.

50 or 60 Hz is fine for a US //e power supply.

Alternatively you might consider the LittlePower II:
http://www.reactivemicro.com/product_info.php?products_id=144
(Note you will need to buy a small ATX power supply.)

Cheers,
Nick.