Post: #1

Last time I went overseas I bought a power converting device, looked like a brick you plug into the wall, and it burned out the first night on my electric razor. This was in Germany.

Does anyone use a proven device that converts power that I could trust to plug in a laptop, cell phone, or tablet?
Are there power converting power strips so I can plug in all three devices?

Post: #2

I have one that I bought in an airport for $40, and it works poorly. However, my phone charger, laptop power adapter, and hair clippers all run on 110-240V, so I don't need to convert voltage...all I need is a plug adapter. My advice: Check your appliances to see if they can run on 240V before you spend time and money on a travel power supply.

Post: #3

I have a couple of these:

http://www.kensington.com/kensington/us/...apter.aspx

   

Covers down on pretty much any plug combination, and has a spare fuse.

Post: #4

Am I the only one who thought this thread was gonna be about Balkan Power.

Post: #5

(08-01-2012 06:24 AM)Aliblahba Wrote:  I have a couple of these:

http://www.kensington.com/kensington/us/...apter.aspx



Covers down on pretty much any plug combination, and has a spare fuse.

It's over two years on. Using the link, it's hard to tell where this item is!

Checking all the power adapters at the Kensington site, all are bricks, anyway.

So - what's your point?

Post: #6

I picked up some adapters and converters at Radio Shack that have worked well, even with electric clippers, for almost a year now.

Post: #7

Anyone got thoughts on this one? It has great reviews. Basically as I understand it, power in Europe needs to be adjusted down to be used on electronics from the US. I need this for my laptop. Thanks.

http://www.amazon.com/Simran-200-Convert...for+laptop

If I look at the adapter right it says it can handle 100-240V ~ 1.2A. Does that mean I don't need to donsize the power, just need an adapter for the prongs? Thanks.

Post: #8

USB charging is now common for small devices. Phones and cameras can simply plug into a laptop to charge.

Most laptop power adaptors can handle either 110V or 240V as input. It will be written right there on the adaptor if it can. You can often just unplug the last cable that runs from laptop power adaptor to the wall socket and change it out for a local one.

Post: #9

If your adapter is rated for 110-240V, you don't need a converter, just an adapter that fits over your plug.

I'm thinking of getting this:


http://www.amazon.com/Yubi-Power-Univers...Promotions

Seems like it'd work out, the other option is to bring my USB hub with a power adapter, not sure yet though.

Post: #10

I make sure everything I buy is 100-240 volt and/or USB powered. The only things I travel with that need AC power are my laptop, hair clipper, and travel iron, all of which are 100-240 volts.

My speakers, mouse and cooling fan are all USB, so they run off my laptop all at once since it has 3 outlets.

The plugs on everything I have are US, so to use them abroad, I travel with 2 of these, and they are awesome:

http://www.monsterproducts.com/Monster_M...al_Adapter

http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Outlets-20...al+adaptor

It is small, sleek and handles 100-240 volts. Note it won't convert voltage, just the plugs, so everything you plug into it needs to be 100-240 volt already. It has one 1 universal outlet, 1 US outlet and 1 USB outlet, so it will run 3 devices at once.

I'm excited to get the new zolt laptop charger this summer. It will charge a laptop, and 2 other USB devices at the same time, and is small light and sleek. I have pre ordered at the lower price:

https://www.gozolt.com/laptop-charger-plus/