Re: 56K Modems
On Sat, Jan 03, 2004 at 02:31:12PM +0000, Pigeon wrote:
> On Fri, Jan 02, 2004 at 07:08:38PM -0800, Paul Johnson wrote:
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> > On Fri, Jan 02, 2004 at 02:13:12PM -0600, Jacob S. wrote:
> > > That's an interesting thought. Any recommendations for a good online
> > > store selling external modems in the UK?
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> > I wouldn't bother. The US dollar is super-weak right now, so a 25
> > pound modem is going to be more like $60, plus add $30 for overseas
> > shipping and whatever customs duties there might be.
>
> Hmm, wonder if that's why they've got so cheap over here...
>
Price is not all the issue here.
Most MODEM comes with AC adapter with transformer. It is locked to AC
voltage and plug type. UK != US Just do not think about it.
Expensive toys like laptop and LCD monior (not MODEM) tend to come
with variable voltage adapter.
US = 120 V (Shares plug with Korea/Taiwan) =+ shape plug
Japan = 100 V (Similar to US but no ground pin) = shape plug
UK = 240 V T arranged flat plug
FR/DE = 220V : arranged round pin plug with grounding
IT = 220V ... and thinner round pins
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