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   Thomas Koenig to Torbjorn Lindgren   
   Re: xkcd: Truly Universal Outlet   
   29 Dec 25 08:04:58   
   
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   From: tkoenig@netcologne.de   
      
   Torbjorn Lindgren  schrieb:   
   > Lynn McGuire   wrote:   
   >>xkcd: Truly Universal Outlet   
   >>    https://www.xkcd.com/3186/   
   >>   
   >>Uh, no.  There are different voltages involved for a start.   
   >   
   > True, though I'm not sure I have *ANYTHING* at home that isn't capable   
   > of running on 50/60Hz and 110-240V (and no need to switch any longer).   
      
   You don't have a hairdryer in your home, then?   
      
   (I just looked at one here, in Germany, and it was rated 220-240 V,   
   50 Hz).   
      
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