240 Converter and tech questions i just don't get...

Scuze me for being ignorant - i am taking my ipod touch from usa 110v to the cooks 240v and samoa & australia. Do I need a "converter" or an "adapter"? is it true that 240v and 220 are "the same"? the apple fella didn't know so much and said more that 220v might blow it up? I'm taking my Touch so i can use the internet once a week or so. Do you think I will be able to find cafe's w/ wifi? the touch will be my only form of emergency communication.

any enlightenment will be most appreciated. does anyone else remember the good old days (?) when the cooks had crank phones and 1 central operator and you had to make reservations by mail or telex and when everyone knew who you were and what you were up to? thanks again..

Check the ipod charger voltage markings. If the text on it says "110 - 240 volts" or something very similar, you can use that charger and all you need is a power plug adapter (around $3 from places like REI and Radio Shack).
If the charger only supports 110 volts, you'll need a voltage transformer, which will cost you about $50.

Good information from travelingswede. Most laptops are 110/220 and only need a plug adaptor, but I am not sure about I pods. Wifi is available in a variety of locations, but wifi is not free in the Cooks, you will need to purchase a wifi access card from Cook Islands Telecom. They are available in different dollar amounts. Fine for E-mails, but a bit expensive if you are uploading documents and photos. Telephone costs are down and no central operator. If you use a local's phone you can talk to overseas for NZ$10 for up to an hour. Enjoy your stay.

Papa Mike

Thanks heaps, T-Swede; that's really helpful (and reassuring). I will check out REI tomorrow as soon as i get the charger dealie (currently my ipod only charges by plugging it in to the computer, so i need something more). Mike - i didn't mean to confuse about the phone question (i was just reminiscing about raro's olden days) and that's great to know about the wifi cards. i've used the phone cards before. I wonder about Samoa - i guess i can always find an internet cafe. thanks again.