Eagle Creek Dual Wattage International Convertor Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Used for travel in China starting in Beijing and finishing in Hong Kong. When it takes an adapter on the voltage converter, the weight of the converter is a challenge on a loose outlet. I had to prop up the converter several times so it wouldn't loose electrical connection or even fall out of the outlet. I don't think any other brand converter would have worked any better. I also had another product that was a plastic block that contained several plug configurations that would pop out of the block. It didn't work with some outlets, mainly the slanted plug (Australian type).

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Samsonite Converter/Adaptor Plug Kit with Pouch Review

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(More customer reviews)To actually convert a 220V sinusoidal waveform into a 110V sinusoidal waveform, you need to use an AC transformer. This method is safe for all low-power appliances. For higher power, however, the AC transformer required is bulky and heavy (around 20 pounds for 1000W), making it impractical as a travel voltage converter.
This item offered here (Samsonite Converter/Adaptor Plug Kit with Pouch) does not contain an AC transformer. Instead, it uses a solid-state switch inside that chops off part of the 220V sinusoidal waveform. This is exactly how an incandescent lamp dimmer works. The resulted waveform, however, is highly distorted and is far from an 110V sinusoidal voltage.
The product description says: "powerful 1600 watt converter that adjusts foreign electrical current to help operate most U.S. travel appliances: i.e. irons, hair dryers, etc.". What is not explained here is that it can only be used with simply HEATING appliances, which work regardless of distorted voltage waveform. If you try to use any electronic appliance (such as DVD player, computer or battery charger) on this "converter", it will probably be fried in an instant!
My advice is to stay away from this potentially destructive product. If you must bring electronic appliances with your oversea trips, make sure they are rated for universal voltage of 100-240V AC. That way, you can safely use them in other countries without the need for a volatge converter.
Power supplies for most portable electronics (laptop, camcorder, cell-phone, electric shavers, etc.) are already designed for universal voltage, although some of them may require you to physically flip a voltage-selection switch. Check the user manual or the AC input plug of your appliance to make sure. If that is the case, all you need is a set of plug adapters, which you can get at much lower price than this Converter/Adapter pulg kit.


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Samsonite Worldwide Adaptor Plug Review

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(More customer reviews)Yeah, this adaptor worked just fine but it was poorly constructed and flimsy.
REMEMBER, this is an adaptor NOT a converter despite appearances to the contrary. An adaptor merely adapts US male plugs to fit their European or Asian female wall socket counterparts. You will still have a 220 V power source. A converter transforms the 220 V from Europe to the 110 commonly found in the USA. You will also need to pay close attention to the wattage of the converter. A converter that will run your wife's hairdryer will not necessarily work on devices requiring less wattage. Many, if not most, converters have switches to handle both load levels.
Most computer and camera rechargers will work with a simple adaptor since they are designed to handle either 110 V or 220 V. You need only look at the label on your charger to determine what voltage it is designed for.
I'm still looking for a well made solidly built adaptor.

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A compact, all in one adaptor plug that fits electric wall outlets in most commonly visited countries, Works with U.S., British and European appliances, Can be used in conjuction with a power converter or transformer, Complete with safety lock and surge protector, Adaptor plug only, not to be used as a voltage converter

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Travel Accessories Samsonite 60 Watt Step Down Transformer Review

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(More customer reviews)Hi, I travel a lot, and recently, I've needed a transformer to deal with a couple of products that do not have variable voltage (e.g., baby monitor and baby monitor camera). I used this in Italy and Hungary, and it served its purpose (I've fried a voltage converter and AC adapter by not knowing the voltage wasn't variable in the past).
A couple of key points:
1. The plug is for European output only.
2. I found this very useful in conjunction with a monster cable travel power strip, so I could plug in multiple devices through this transformer.
3. As others have mentioned, it is heavy, but if you really need this, then it's still a lot better than buying a European/Asian AC adaptor or not bringing an applicance that you need to use.
I think we'll be using this quite a bit in the future.
One final note--you do not need this product if you're simply plugging in products like mobile phones, laptops, camera battery chargers as these products typically (you should check your own product to make sure) are able to operate across multiple voltages and therefore require a simple plug adaptor that doesn't have any transformer capabilities.

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Travelon Worldwide Adapter and USB Charger Review

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(More customer reviews)As a frequent traveler, I ordered this item as a space- and weight-saving alternative to my trusty converter/adapter set. I received the item and promptly departed on a trip overseas. Thank goodness I took my old set as a back-up. The USB port on this item worked for a total of 1-2 minutes and hasn't worked since. I used it to adapt a european style outlet for my dual voltage laptop charger and after approximately five minutes, it began to hum and emit the odor of melting wires. Finally the fuse blew and I chucked the item in the bin. I would not recommend this product to anyone.

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Exterior Features
Adapter is compatible in more than 150 countries
USB charger for mobile electronics
Compact and portable
CE and FCC approved
For use with voltage converters, transformers, and dual voltage appliances
USB charger works on 110V or 220V AC to charge mobile electronics
Interior Features
Built-in surge protection

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Pacsafe Luggage Venturesafe 150 Fanny Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)If you have ever been pickpocketed or had your bag slashed open, this is the bag for you.It will NEVER happen again. It can also be used as a crossbody bag for extra protection.

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Pacsafe CitySafe 200 Anti-Theft Hand Bag Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought one of these before I moved to the jungles of Thailand for 6 months and I must admit, as a poor traveler I balked at the price and I had my doubts about it's claims of anti-theft. I carried this bag with me every single day, through four different Southeast Asian countries, in cities, in jungles, airports, on busses, trains, and taxis. This bag survived crowded markets with sly thieves and "slash artists", three motorcycle accidents, rainstorms, dust storms, a riot and more wild stories than I can recount. In that entire time I was never robbed, and my things (namely, my notebooks and camera and phone) never got wet. The inside is roomy, and there aren't too many pockets for things to get lost in. The zipper has a clip on it so when you feel you need some extra safety you can lock it and unlock it quickly and discreetly. When I used it I had a small wallet with a little chain that clipped nicely into the inside of the bag so I could always find my money fast, and never worried about someone lifting it while I wasn't paying attention.
I like this bag because of the anti-theft, but it also doesn't look as ugly as most travel bags tend to. Although it certainly isn't something that I would carry around at home, it doesn't scream "tourist" and if you buy the black one it's unobtrusive and doesn't call attention to itself.
At the very end of my stay the steel wires in the straps started to fray and poke out, scratching my arms. However, when you take into account that this bag was on my person literally every day for 6 months it's hard to be critical. I would buy it again, and I would recommend it to anyone who is traveling in an area where they worry about theft.

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The PacSafe CitySafe 200 is a travel handbag with unique safety features:tamper-proof zipper, eXomesh Slashguard in the lower and bottom panels, slash-proof and snatch-proof shoulder strap that allows the bag to anchor to a secure fixture.

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