Franzus PS-200E Auto Adjust Smart Converter - 2000 Watt with plugs

by Travel Smart

Product Features

• Solid state circuitry with High or Low wattage indicator lights
• It includes a circuit breaker reset button which corrects accidental overloads
• Set includes five polarized adapter plugs to accommodate most foreign outlets
• Converts foreign electricity in order to use electric shavers or hair dryers as well as battery chargers and irons and more
• Includes a zippered pouch for storage and traveling

Product Description

Franzus Auto Adjust Smart Converter 2000 Watt Converter / Adapter Set contains breakthrough technology that makes for mistake-free use. Dual wattage converter automatically senses and selects high (2000 watt) or low (50 watt) setting. Converts 220V foreign electricity to 110V for use on low wattage (0-49 watts) appliances such as electric shavers, battery chargers, etc. and for high wattage (50-2000 watts) appliances such as some hair dryers, irons, etc.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 3.2 x 7.5 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0010BLVYC
• UPC: 039052824852
• Item model number: PS-200E
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,276 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Fickle!, July 23, 2008

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Keltz (South Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Franzus PS-200E Auto Adjust Smart Converter - 2000 Watt with plugs (Health and Beauty)

Have used this set in both Monaco & most recently, Ireland, I've awarded it a star for each device the converter actually supported: a basic hair dryer & surprisingly, a clothes steamer. However, forget trying to use it with any kind of powerful flat iron, such as a CHI. I also tried to run a white noise machine off it, for sleeping through my husband's snoring. After a couple hours, it overheated & quit.

If you leave the US only occasionally & don't care about having raccoon eyes & Mrs. Frankenstein's 'do', this set is nifty. However, if you travel frequently, & wish to appear human, we've learned the hard way that you can't do things on the cheap. I suggest investing in 240v appliances, available online, & a set of universal adapters for use in different regions. Trust me, a single trip to the hairdressers - for a formal business function - in Monaco was just as expensive as buying a decent 240v flat iron I can use over & over!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does the job, April 18, 2008

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Foobar Joe (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Franzus PS-200E Auto Adjust Smart Converter - 2000 Watt with plugs (Health and Beauty)

Pros:
Convenient Carry Case
Auto converter - didn't have to mess with settings
Hair dryer worked fine in Europe which was the main reason for purchase
adapters fit with recessed outlets

Cons:
A bit heavy for travel

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Wasn't worth it, June 30, 2008

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C. Dor (Wellington, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franzus PS-200E Auto Adjust Smart Converter - 2000 Watt with plugs (Health and Beauty)

I bought this so I could use my flat iron and blow dryer on my recent trip to South Africa. When I tried to use it for my flat iron all it did was switch between the low and high setting of the converter. It worked for the blow dryer though. For the price your better off buying a regular one.