Originally Posted by
JohnnyP
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That's good advice, but won't I run into significant issues with voltage? I would have to buy a transformer for every appliance -- and doesn't that get pricey as well as have heat issues?.
He is quite right - everything is more expensive over here - electronics, music, DVD's etc.
Voltage is rarely a factor most devices are set up to take 100-24V worldwide and all you need is a plug end adapeter. For the rest, got to your local chinatown, Fry's or Radio Shack and get 2-3 large scale voltage step-up/down transformers. Go for the ones with 100-200W of capacity. Plus some US power strips, so you can feed several devices in there. Go for the ones with 100-200W of capacity.
What I did once I got to the UK was to set one up in my study, and one in my living room and one in the kitchen - that took care of all possibilities.But for most devices you are looking at a $2 plug end adapter, that is all you need.