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Simran SMF-200 Deluxe 200 Watts Step Down Voltage Converter for International Travel to AC 220V/240V Countries, Ideal for Laptops, Cameras, iPhones, BlackBerry, iPods etc
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| Brand | Simran |
| Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches |
| Plug Format | uk |
About this item
- 200 Watts Max Step Down voltage Converter for international travel to Europe and Asia
- Converts 220/240 V to 110/120V so you could use american products in Europe, Asia & other 220/240V countries.
- Comes with 2-round pin Euro Plug. Please note for use in UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, it requires an additional plug adapter, which would need to be purchased separately. Led indicator light. Thermal Fuse protection.
- Ideal for Laptop computers, iPads, fax machines, Blackberry Chargers, Phone, Camera & iPod Chargers and other light portable equipment. Do Not Connect Multiple Items At One Time.
- * Do Not Use with Hair Dryers, Hair Straightners, Tools and other Household Appliances.
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| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| Versatility | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| For traveling | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Easy to use | 4.0 | — | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Drying power | 3.9 | 5.0 | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Value for money | — | 4.2 | — | 4.0 | 4.5 | — |
| Sold By | NewEra Products | HYTED | ElecLead | DA Watson | Tessan Direct | Mi-Home |
| plug type | uk | Type C, Type E, Type F, Type G, Type I | — | Type C | Type I | Type G |
| output voltage | — | 120 volts | 110 volts of alternating current | 110 volts | — | 5 volts |
| input voltage | — | 220 volts | 220 volts of alternating current | 220 volts of alternating current | 240 volts | 240 volts |
| style | Europe | — | — | Voltage Converter | Type I - Australia New Zealand | Portable,Universal |
| weight | 1.8 pounds | 2 pounds | 7 ounces | 4.1 ounces | 3.56 ounces | 1.2 pounds |
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| Product Dimensions | 5 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 2 pounds |
| ASIN | B000W9DJ1Q |
| Item model number | SMF-200 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #103,199 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #391 in Power Converters |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | January 31, 2007 |
| Manufacturer | SIMRAN |
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200 Watt Max Step Down Converter » Converts 220/240 V to 110/120 V » Led indicator light » Fuse protected » Ideal for fax machines, computers, typewriters, camera batteries, phone chargers and light portable equipment TRANSFORMER PURCHASE GUIDE : Remember to leave at least a 100% slack for the voltage converter transformer. Televisions, Heating appliances, Laser printers, Halogen & fluorescent bulbs and power tools spike when you turn them on. For these products you need to buy a voltage converter transformer that is at least 3-4 times the items capacity.
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Customers like the performance and value of the power converter. For example, they mention it works well for laptops, phone chargers, and electric devices. Some are happy with size. That said, some complain about the weight and battery life. Opinions are mixed on quality, heating, and power.
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Customers like the performance of the power converter. They say it works flawlessly, is compact, and can be used for laptops, phone chargers, and other electrical devices. Some mention that it works well for curling irons and travel straighteners. Customers also say it's compatible with UK plugs and works well to recharge electronic gadgets.
"...My friend borrowed this unit, and it worked perfectly for his personal electronics...." Read more
"...For me, this product worked properly, without fault or concern, for the purposes I used it for - running a high performance laptop and charging..." Read more
"...It worked great for my curling iron and travel straightener. I never tried it with a regular straightener...." Read more
"It works great here in the U.S. I use it for my Japanese game consoles like my "super famicom" aka super nintendo And my neo Geo from Japan...." Read more
Customers like the value of the power converter. They say it's cheap, reliable, and worth their money. Some say that it'll let them do most things with it and is a good device.
"...SO, when it comes to this type of personal device, this unit is wonderful !!..." Read more
"...Among electrical devices, it is about as low tech, basic, and inexpensive as anything there is...." Read more
"...For the price, it's a good device and will let you do most things with it, just don't use it for too long in any interval...." Read more
"...The price of the transformer is low enough to justify the purchase, and the function of the good unit was certainly commendable." Read more
Customers like the size of the power converter. They mention it's compact, easy to carry in a laptop bag, and fits their needs perfectly. Some say that it'll fit inside the recessed German plugs and convert small appliances. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size and functionality of the product.
"...It is solid and heavy, the outer case sturdy and well fit...." Read more
"...It's reasonably small and lightweight in comparison to some other transformers, but that's because it handles a much lower wattage...." Read more
"...I deducted one star because the thing is HEAVY. Although it is compact, it feels like it is made of lead and will add weight to your suitcase...." Read more
"...price is right and I really can't complain about it because it fit my needs perfectly...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the power converter. Some mention it's well built, reliable, and works properly without fault or concern. However, others say that it only converts voltage and not frequency, so some motors might have a bit of trouble. The product has a tendency to slip out of outlets and the internal fuse are poor design choices.
"This is a good transformer for the house. I wouldn't lug it around, but it works well when you need it for one place." Read more
"...Good Job on this one !! Robust and wraps up easily. It is heavy, but it is robust !!!..." Read more
"...And the lack of a grounded power plug and the internal fuse are poor design choices which nearly limits the functionality of the unit to the point..." Read more
"...For me, this product worked properly, without fault or concern, for the purposes I used it for - running a high performance laptop and charging..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the heating of the power converter. Some mention that it never overheats, stays reasonably cool, and runs their netbook without even getting warm. However, others say that the unit gets a little bit warm, but they never experienced it getting super hot. The voltage converters say DO NOT USE with resistance heat items such as flat irons and hair. However the temperature never really stabilized, indicating that heat buildup could be an issue. It does have only one 115V output and is heavy.
"...if the device is not designed to dissipate waste heat, it can overheat, damaging insulation or other coatings, then smoking then shorting out dead..." Read more
"...was that virtually all of the voltage converters say DO NOT USE with resistance heat items such a flat irons and hair dryers...." Read more
"...It doesn't make any noise while in use, and it seems to stay reasonably cool...." Read more
"...this device today and am quite disappointed in it, as it's only rated for 2 amps, is heavy, and the advertisement on the website doesn't state the..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the power of the converter. Some mention that it fully charges their laptop at all times, does a great job of charging their iPhones and iPads, and is perfect for charging your laptop while overseas. However, others say that it tripped and stopped providing power to the Xbox, stopped working after a few hours of usage, and some electrical items would not charge.
"...I took it to Belgium and the Netherlands and it converted to help charge my electric toothbrushes...." Read more
"...The lamp is low wattage so it's perfect. I'm very happy. Since this is a review I thought I'd mention a couple of other things...." Read more
"...This is barely sufficient for my laptop, which has an input power requirement of 1.5 amps...." Read more
"...Luckily this little device kept all my little gadgets charged and ready to work - camera, laptop, shaver...." Read more
Customers are not happy with the weight of the power converter. They mention that it's a tad heavy, and has a bulkiness to it.
"...I don’t understand why people are complaining that it is too heavy. It is only two pounds and not a burden at all to pack in your checked bag." Read more
"...I deducted one star because the thing is HEAVY. Although it is compact, it feels like it is made of lead and will add weight to your suitcase...." Read more
"...and am quite disappointed in it, as it's only rated for 2 amps, is heavy, and the advertisement on the website doesn't state the amperage...." Read more
"I bought this for my visit to China. The device was surprisingly heavy, but this isn't a huge issue, unless you're approaching the weight limit for..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the power converter. They mention that it blew the fuse, burned out the motor, and caused a short. Some say that the converter has no fuse.
"...it was low wattage, and I pluged it in without this converter and it blew the fuse. Good thing the hotels all had blow dryers...." Read more
"...1. There is NO INTERNAL FUSE, regardless of what the documentation says. Opening the unit up and poking around clearly reveals this.2...." Read more
"...No fuse, unless it's well hidden which makes it a bad design. I took one star for this, and the unclear ground plug...." Read more
"...As other reviewers have pointed out, if the unit is fused, the fuse is not accessible without opening up the unit (I have not checked)." Read more
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My friend borrowed this unit, and it worked perfectly for his personal electronics. But reading the other reviews, and some are inexplicably negative, I thought that the following would be important.
When you plug in your device, you need to be sure you are not using too much power. This can harm the device, and so there is some home work to do here.
1. Perhaps your personal electronic device has a charger with the wattage written on it. What a Godsend that would be because you simply have to add up the Wattage of the devices you are plugging in. Keep everything under the 200 Watts and you are good.
2. If there is no wattage listed, you can calculate this by taking the VOLTAGE of the unit and multiplying this by the CURRENT. This will give you a value called Wattage. Voltage of course is measured in VOLTS and current is measured in AMPS.
Small personal items normally have no problem, as the tablet I have in front of me requires 5.0 V (kind of typical for things that plug into USB ports - another wonderful hint!) and draws a current of 1.0 A - that is only 5 Watts. I can plug in many of those units into this one adapter. SO, when it comes to this type of personal device, this unit is wonderful !!
On the subject of LAPTOPS, do realize that the adapter that came with your laptop is required to do two things, and likely at the same time. The adapter needs to provide enough power to run your laptop, AND charge up your battery. MANY laptops come with 65 Watt Power adapters, and again this is small enough for this converter. But if you are plugging in a few things for the evening, do remember this little Road Warrior secret. Your laptop draws less power than that when it is ONLY CHARGING. So, with a little trial and error you can plug in all of your electronics, and provided that they are only charging, this converter unit is a TREMENDOUS unit to have !!
I still heartily suggest that anyone going to Europe will need one of these.
Lastly, and this is outside of my area of expertise, this unit can have other adapters for lesser known areas of Europe and beyond where there are different power conventions. I believe that the voltages will still be 220 V, but the actual fitting is different. Do be sure that you do your research on that !!
Note that the power supply for my laptop is rated as having a 120-240V input. Many power supply "bricks" are thus rated, in principle letting them plug directly into a 240 volt supply (Spain). Thus in theory, I could have plugged my laptop directly into the Spanish outlets. However, reality does not always respect theory, so despite its nominal 120-240V input, I had concerns about my power supply overheating or burning out if I plugged directly into the Spanish receptacles. So instead, I plugged the Simran SMF-200 into the 240V wall, then my laptop power supply into the SMF-200, knowing that if anything blew out, it would be the SMF-200 converter, but my laptop and its adapter would be safe. Some of my other devices, such as my camera battery charger, have only a 120V input rating, so the stepdown converter was mandatory.
To use this device, I plugged it into the Spanish wall receptacles. I then plugged my PC power supply (2-prong American) into the outlet on the SMF-200. To use or charge several devices at once, I first plugged a portable multi-outlet power strip into the SMF-200. My peak usage was to simultaneously run my main laptop, charge the battery on my secondary laptop, charge a camera battery, and charge a smartphone.
For my needs, this product worked perfectly. If your needs are the same, then this review is a "recommend".
Reviews on Amazon are mixed, only 52% 5-star, and 20% 1 & 2-star. The common negative thread seems to be the device not working after a while, smoking or fizzling out. It seems like many (but not all) complaints came after using hair dryers or other "appliances". I think these comments reflect the limitations of this device and inadequacies of the product description. It is good for certain uses, not good for others. Buy it and use it for the wrong purpose, and it will break and seem like a worthless purchase.
Here is what I noticed. When plugged in but not charging or running anything, the SMF-200 was slightly warm (as expected, like any transformer or power brick). When running my laptop, it was even warmer, more so than expected for a normal power brick running off of 120V, but consistent with expectations for a voltage down-converter. However, it was not unusually or dangerously hot, and I never sensed that it was overheating. However, I would worry that if trying to run a hair dryer or some other non-digital crude electrical device, that it would get excessively hot.
This device cost $13.65 from Amazon - cheap. That does not imply that it is cheaply made, just that it is a minimally engineered item made with a minimum of inexpensive parts. It is solid and heavy, the outer case sturdy and well fit. Inside, I imagine it is just another power brick, a simple transformer with a 240V input and a 120V output. Among electrical devices, it is about as low tech, basic, and inexpensive as anything there is. This is not a pejorative "you get what you pay for". You get exactly what you pay for as long as you understand what you paid for, a bare bones no frills transformer that probably delivers its nominal specs but with no margin or safety factor.
Two things to keep in mind: (1) Hair dryers and other devices with crude electric motors create power spikes that might overwhelm the nominal specs of the SMF-200. (2) A transformer generates waste heat, and as you put more load on it, it gets hotter. Cheap transformers generate more heat (efficient low loss transformers are more expensive). Furthermore, if the device is not designed to dissipate waste heat, it can overheat, damaging insulation or other coatings, then smoking then shorting out dead, even before reaching its nominal power rating. That would seem to be the case with the SMF-200. Running a hair dryer for 5 minutes on this thing will probably cook it, as reported in the many negative reviews.
This device is not meant to run hair dryers and other "appliances", nothing with a heating element or an AC motor, nothing that exceeds the power rating of the SMF-200. I would suggest that you keep net power draw to no more than 80% of rated capacity (200 x 0.80 = 160 watts). Also, when I used it, I plugged in then promptly unplugged it when not in use. I had it plugged in for many hours at a time, but never just for standby or because I had forgotten it (which can burn out cheaply made transformers or bricks).
One Amazon review mentioned dismantling the item to find that "ground" on the three-prong receptacle was not attached to anything. Spanish receptacles seem to have only two prongs, so it is not surprising that the third prong slot is a "dead end". However, it does serve the purpose that if the plug on your device has a third prong, then you can at least plug it in and get power (plugging a three-prong male plug into a two prong female receptacle just isn't possible). However, if your device was designed with a third prong ground, there was probably an important safety reason for doing so, so electric shock safety is another factor for not using higher power crude electrical devices with the SMF-200 or anything that has a three prong plug.
For me, this product worked properly, without fault or concern, for the purposes I used it for - running a high performance laptop and charging other items. It got me through my trip worry free, my devices and my work sessions unhampered due to lack of electricity. Furthermore, I had confidence that my devices and their primary power supplies were protected. If your needs are the same, I think this product will work equally well. If you need to use electrical rather than electronic devices (hair dryer for instance) or else high power electronic devices such as a desktop PC, then you are taxing the limits of this device. If you overload the SMF-200 by approaching its nominal power rating or by using crude electrical appliances, either your devices will "brown out" or else the SMF-200 will overheat then burn out.
If you need to use electrical or higher power devices, you should probably heed the advice of the negative reviewers and look for another more expensive item. Its performance for my needs was 5-star. The marginal product description and documentation (and lack of a clear explanation of what it can and cannot do) do not invalidate what it can do, but it all creates unnecessary hardship for those who buy the SMF-200 with false expectations, so that knocks it down to 3-star. They could have added a circuit breaker or thermal overload switch to protect the device and thereby the investment of those who buy it, but in the end, it is just a cheap device that works well within its limited range but will disappoint many people who have other needs. If you are reasonable in your usage, I think it averages out to a 4-star rating.
























