Flat panel screens using 110 or 220?

[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!

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.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001273

Under specifications:
"100 - 240 VAC, 50/60Hz"

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

 

[Jenny Purcell]

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

 

[Conor]

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.

 

[Don Phillipson]

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.