Comments on: Universal World Wide Travel Charger Adapter Plug, White Reviews

By: Justin gadget

Justin gadget — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 02:22:21 +0000

Review by Justin gadget for Universal World Wide Travel Charger Adapter Plug, White Rating: Bought this for a trip to Italy and France. I used this in various hotels and on our cruise ship along the Italian coast. Worked every time. As other reviewers noted, you do have to use the "unlock" switch on the top to release the prongs you need. Then, "lock" it to keep that prong extended. Note that when you slide the switch to unlock, you may have more than one type of prong pop out. Just push back the ones you don't need and lock it with the prong you do need. Our only small gripe is that the prong we needed for Italy and France (the two round prongs (2nd from the top in the picture) didn't pop out automatically. We had to unlock the device then pry up those prongs. But, once extended, they locked into place and fit every time.

By: Michael Mrowca

Michael Mrowca — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:39:16 +0000

Review by Michael Mrowca for Universal World Wide Travel Charger Adapter Plug, White Rating: This power adapter works like a charm. It is completely universal so you can use UK electronics in America and American electronics in the UK with the same adapter. Absolutely no complaints what so ever.

The best part about it is the little key chain flash light that comes with it. I use it every day and absolutely love it. Great deal at a great price.

By: DrDre

DrDre — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:15:36 +0000

Review by DrDre for Universal World Wide Travel Charger Adapter Plug, White Rating: 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!

By: Adam L. Gunder

Adam L. Gunder — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:25:01 +0000

Review by Adam L. Gunder for Universal World Wide Travel Charger Adapter Plug, White Rating: 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).

By: A. Dent

A. Dent — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:50:52 +0000

Review by A. Dent for Universal World Wide Travel Charger Adapter Plug, White Rating: 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.