Insten Universal World Wide Travel Charger Adapter Plug, White - by eForCity

by Eforcity

Product Details

• Item Weight: 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001MGUB9Q
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (272 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #8 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Computer Cable Adapters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 27, 2008

Product Description

NOTE: This charger adapter plug converts the power outlet only, it does NOT convert electrical output current and voltage. Please make sure your device carries a electrical converter when you travel to other countries with different electrical output. If your device requires a electrical converter, please pair up the original electrical converter with this world travel charger plug. For example: Notebook computers, Gaming systems (PlayStation, XBOX, Wii,), etc. Converts power outlet when traveling to other countries. Includes a travel pouch for easy storage. LED charging indicator. Color: white. Works in worldwide: United States, Canada, Europe, Middle East, South America, Asia, The Caribbean, Great Britain,Ireland, Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, China, Japan, and more than 150 countries

Customer Reviews

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211 of 211 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is all you need on devices rated for 110-240V AC, July 5, 2009

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A. Dent "Aragorn" (Minas Anor, GD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Insten Universal World Wide Travel Charger Adapter Plug, White - by eForCity (Electronics)

This is all you need for any one device to the extent that it is rated for universal voltage of 100-240V AC.

Most existing laptops and other electronics are this way these days but some older devices may come with a 110/240V switch so make sure that you check before you plug your device into the foreign outlet, especially if you do it into the outlet of 'higher' voltage.

On this adapter's features:

- Works as a plug converter on both sides, meaning that you can plug in either a US, Euro or South American device on one end and the outlet you plug it into can be either of the above.
- Supports both 2-prong and 3-prong US plugs.
- It is NOT a voltage converter. If your device is not rated for 240V chances are it WILL be destroyed so be careful.
- Amazingly, for the price, it even offers some surge protection.

154 of 156 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Used in Hong Kong / China, October 31, 2009

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Adam L. Gunder (Minneaoplis, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Insten Universal World Wide Travel Charger Adapter Plug, White - by eForCity (Electronics)

I purchased this converter to use with my laptop and cell phone / video camera charging. The converter itself is easy to use. It worked very well in Hong Kong because they use British style plugs. China uses the Australian type plugs. When using these plugs there is no third plug. Some circuits at upscale hotels will only work if 3 prongs are used, not just 2. When two prongs are used either in the Australian plug or the European plug, the connection is very flimsy and falls out of the socket easily. I did not have to use this much in China as the hotel I was staying at (a Mariott hotel) had several options on the wall plate that allowed me to use American plugs.

Regaring power transformers: Most of Asia uses 220 - 240 Volt circuits. If all you are using are laptops and cell phone / camera charging cords, most of those will tolerate up to 240 volts. Just check the sqaure/rectangular box attached to the cord to see how much voltage it will take. If you are using hair dryer / curling iron / electric razor / etc., you will need a power transformer as these appliances typically will not take voltage over 110 (used in America for most things).

63 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Look no further, August 10, 2009

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DrDre (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Insten Universal World Wide Travel Charger Adapter Plug, White - by eForCity (Electronics)

I have had many an adapter. This is my first all-in-one. It performed flawlessly in the UK and Portugal, and should work everywhere. The great thing about it is that it also has reverse compatibility so that for example, a house guest from Europe could use this in your house in the US. Brilliant device!