On Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:01:57 -0400
Jenny Purcell <dontspamme@spam.com> wrote:
> I'm planning to move to Australia and trying to get my electroinics in
> order before the move. At the same time, I'm ready to replace my older
> monitor with a flat panel display.
>
> I recall reading "somewhere" that it's possible to buy monitors that
> run on either 110 or 220, just like power supplies with the voltage
> switch.
>
> I'd very much appreciate learning what this feature is called (so I
> know what to look for as part of price/feature comparisons). Thanks
> for the attention!
>
> Jenny
I've seen it referred to as "dual voltage". But this doesn't seem to
be a selling point that LCD monitor manufacturers are pushing. Still,
it seems to be available. The following on newegg lists it in the
specifications anyway.
So that appears to be what you are looking for. I wouldn't recommend
that specific model necessarily, I just used it as an example.
Note that when you get to Australia, you might need to purchase a new
power cord or adapter of some kind. Shipping to U.S. (I assume), the
monitor will likely come with a power cord with a U.S. style 110 plug
on the end of it. Might not work in Australia. Still, replacing the
power cord will be easier than replacing the whole monitor. -Dave
I'm planning to move to Australia and trying to get my electroinics in
order before the move. At the same time, I'm ready to replace my older
monitor with a flat panel display.
I recall reading "somewhere" that it's possible to buy monitors that
run on either 110 or 220, just like power supplies with the voltage
switch.
I'd very much appreciate learning what this feature is called (so I
know what to look for as part of price/feature comparisons). Thanks
for the attention!
In article <lea2549omcd38nhal9l7t922lvviti9kn1@4ax.com>, Jenny Purcell
says...
> I'm planning to move to Australia and trying to get my electroinics in
> order before the move. At the same time, I'm ready to replace my older
> monitor with a flat panel display.
>
> I recall reading "somewhere" that it's possible to buy monitors that
> run on either 110 or 220, just like power supplies with the voltage
> switch.
>
> I'd very much appreciate learning what this feature is called (so I
> know what to look for as part of price/feature comparisons). Thanks
> for the attention!
>
I don't think I ever recall it being advertised in the specs.
--
Conor
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Jenny Purcell wrote:
> I'm planning to move to Australia and trying to get my electroinics in
> order before the move. At the same time, I'm ready to replace my older
> monitor with a flat panel display.
>
> I recall reading "somewhere" that it's possible to buy monitors that
> run on either 110 or 220, just like power supplies with the voltage
> switch.
>
> I'd very much appreciate learning what this feature is called (so I
> know what to look for as part of price/feature comparisons). Thanks
> for the attention!
>
> Jenny
I just looked at a number of LCD monitors at Newegg.com. Samsung
doesn't mention it, but most other brands list the AC spec and are the
same as newer PSUs. AC voltage: 100V - 240V. I.E., anything from 100 to
240 and anything in between.
Whatever monitor you buy, just check the specs, but if the inexpensive
LCDs have 100V to 240V AC input, I'm sure the more expensive Samsung
(and others) do as well. If you find one you like and want to purchase
that doesn't specifically list the AC input, just ask. If you buy at
Newegg, there's an 800 number you can call to confirm. 800-390-1119
"Jenny Purcell" wrote in
<news:lea2549omcd38nhal9l7t922lvviti9kn1@4ax.com >:
> I'm planning to move to Australia and trying to get my electroinics in
> order before the move. At the same time, I'm ready to replace my older
> monitor with a flat panel display.
>
> I recall reading "somewhere" that it's possible to buy monitors that
> run on either 110 or 220, just like power supplies with the voltage
> switch.
>
> I'd very much appreciate learning what this feature is called (so I
> know what to look for as part of price/feature comparisons). Thanks
> for the attention!
>
> Jenny
Just use what you have now. Get a power converter (not inverter), aka
voltage converter. Just be sure to get one with the wattage capacity
that you need for all your 110V-only gear, or buy several small ones to
use with each device or with just some of them. Check if they come with
the plug adapters (so you can actually plug it in wherever you go).
I would probably only get those that had the step-up/step-down
transformer in them so the input/output waveforms were still sinusoidal.
Not because a computer PSU needs sinusoidal input but because I suspect
a stepped waveform could cause noise on the line or induced into nearby
electronics. An inline filter might get rid of some of the noise but
why bother trying to get rid of noise that didn't have to be there in
the first place?
"Jenny Purcell" <dontspamme@spam.com> wrote in message
news:lea2549omcd38nhal9l7t922lvviti9kn1@4ax.com...
> I recall reading "somewhere" that it's possible to buy monitors that
> run on either 110 or 220, just like power supplies with the voltage
> switch.
>
> I'd very much appreciate learning what this feature is called (so I
> know what to look for as part of price/feature comparisons). Thanks
> for the attention!
You will find many catalogs list voltages like "100 to 240v" but
perhaps you should not buy unseen unless the listing specifies
the voltage is switch-controlled.
--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)
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