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[quote max]You are overdoing it.
This, $1, is the plug/socket adapter that will do the job. for the laptop.
http://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Plug-Label...e_title_14
She could pick up a cheap hair dryer in Europe, which, with the present exchange, may not be the best choice,
or buy a cheap, dual voltage hair dryer, here. The last one, I bought for my daughter, for her trip, was about $19.....
and how does that fit into an outlet in ENGLAND? HELLO? ENGLAND is NOT quite part of Europe, that's why we keep them on that island. Not to mention they do so many strange things, like drive on the wrong side of the road, and drink warm beer.
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After reading many reviews on voltage transformers, I came to the conclusion that half of them burn out the first time you use them. And many of them are not to be used with electronics (but hair dryers are ok).
Also, many of the hotels I stayed in recently in Europe actually had 110v outlets (or a switch for 220 or 110) in the bathroom for shavers and hair dryers (can't remember if they had European, US, or Universal outlets). So you could call ahead and check if you know what hotel.
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[quote space-time][quote max]You are overdoing it.
This, $1, is the plug/socket adapter that will do the job. for the laptop.
http://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Plug-Label...e_title_14
She could pick up a cheap hair dryer in Europe, which, with the present exchange, may not be the best choice,
or buy a cheap, dual voltage hair dryer, here. The last one, I bought for my daughter, for her trip, was about $19.....
and how does that fit into an outlet in ENGLAND? HELLO? ENGLAND is NOT quite part of Europe, that's why we keep them on that island. Not to mention they do so many strange things, like drive on the wrong side of the road, and drink warm beer.
As Gareth mentioned, most of the hotels, including ENGLAND, have made allowances for US type plugs, somewhere in a hotel room, but if one wants to cover EVERY possibility, here is another adapter, UK.
Another reminder. Usually, your cellphone charger is also multi voltage.
I have not seen a hotel that did not have a US style socket somewhere in the bathroom.
Some will have additional ones in the main room, some dont....
My travel kit contains 2 Euro adapters, 1 China/Australia adapter. I have never needed more. KISS works...
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US style socket in the bathroom is usually useless even for laptop charging, let alone dryer. As mentioned, count on the dryer being available at the hotel, or, worst case scenario, buy a cheap one there. You can get plug adapters for cheaper, but I keep losing them, and the large universal one is more difficult to lose. There was a Belkin as well on Amazon for $5 less. The problem with cheap ones for a dollar or two is that they are usually not eligible for Amazon Prime. If you leave in NYC, you can usually buy them anywhere, otherwise RadioShack is your best bet. Brookstone at the airpotrt is $25 for a universal adapter set.
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[quote dk62]US style socket in the bathroom is usually useless even for laptop charging, let alone dryer.
Thats the one is where the cellphone gets charged. It WILL charge laptop overnight, if needed.
Use the adapter for the hairdryer if you need one.
I use a towel, much lower carbon footprint....
[quote dk62] You can get plug adapters for cheaper, but I keep losing them,
Seems to be a problem if you do. I still have the same three I started with, over 10 years ago..
[quote dk62]and the large universal one is more difficult to lose.
I travel with one 20" carry-on and a backpack for 12" PB.; my objective is to optimize weigth and the number of items I need to pack. With that I am good for two weeks of boonie travel.
One instance where smaller is better.
KISS
[quote dk62] There was a Belkin as well on Amazon for $5 less. The problem with cheap ones for a dollar or two is that they are usually not eligible for Amazon Prime.
Brookstone at the airpotrt is $25 for a universal adapter set.
If one travels with steamer trunks and a bunch of sherpas, then concern about being eligible for Amazon Prime seems somewhat misplaced..
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I actually travel with an US extension cord on which I replaced the plug with a European-style plug. That way, I can connect up to 3 things to it when I am in Europe.
The bathroom socket is specifically labeled for electric shavers only. The only time I tried using it, it did not work fo charging the laptop (90 W power supply). This was either in Japan or in Nice, can't remember which (I spent a few days in each on the same trip).
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[quote dk62]The bathroom socket is specifically labeled for electric shavers only. The only time I tried using it, it did not work fo charging the laptop (90 W power supply).
Thats why cell phone charger is the first choice for that socket. However it did charge up the laptop, the couple times I tried it with a 60-70W power supply....
I dont believe everything I read...
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