The Mac Book international power adapter kit sold at the Apple store lacks a grounding prong… essentially there is no direct path for the current powering the Mac Book Pro to return to earth. The shell of the Mac Book Pro is anodized aluminum. Anodized aluminum should not conduct electricity, but it seems the edges of the Mac Book chassis do not anodize well, or the anodization simply abrades under normal usage.
So, under the right circumstances, i.e., working barefooted on a slab of marble, or working on a train that has 1) a power outlet 2) exposes metal in the sitting area that grounds to the train chassis - can create just the right conditions for a friendly little zap. Nothing too serious, just a little jolt that'll keep you on your toes. Especially here in europe where the power distribution standard is 230 volts, you might say that working with the Mac Book Pro can be, well, ELECTRIFYING!
Stay tuned. Next time I'll give an example of how Apple products are in fact MAGICAL...
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