Travel Power Strip
Jul 16, 2014, 12:59 pm
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Travel Power Strip
I'm looking for a travel power strip (3 plugs) that will work internationally (110v-240v)
I've read lots of threads here on this, but the top recommended items are either:
A) Out of stock/Discontinued
B) Only 110v and not compatible for international travel
C) All three plugs are side-by-side vs 2 front/1 back - three on one side limits side-by-side large plugs
Any suggestions?
I've read lots of threads here on this, but the top recommended items are either:
A) Out of stock/Discontinued
B) Only 110v and not compatible for international travel
C) All three plugs are side-by-side vs 2 front/1 back - three on one side limits side-by-side large plugs
Any suggestions?
Last edited by MichaelKade; Jul 16, 2014 at 1:07 pm
Jul 16, 2014, 1:13 pm
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I have one of these (<$2 from a local hardware store) and have used it (with a plug adapter) with no issues to charge my phone, tablet, and laptop in the US, Canada, UK, Netherlands, France, Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic, S Korea, and Japan. It's not a strip and, as such, may not fit into smaller spaces, but works pretty well in most of my use cases. Also not fancy, if that matters to you.
Jul 16, 2014, 1:42 pm
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I prefer this $20 Outlet to Go strip. It includes three grounded plugs, a USB charger, can be used internationally, and (unlike the little cube) won't conflict with other users of the same outlet. Also, this one works better with "wall warts" that have a heavy transformer attached to the prongs. On the con side, this one is more expensive, heavier, and bulkier than the little cube.
Using 3 prong to 2 prong adapters is generally a bad idea, unless all devices you're using don't require a ground.
Using 3 prong to 2 prong adapters is generally a bad idea, unless all devices you're using don't require a ground.
Last edited by boberonicus; Jul 16, 2014 at 1:53 pm
Jul 16, 2014, 1:57 pm
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Jul 16, 2014, 2:09 pm
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Jul 16, 2014, 4:07 pm
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I love our Conair Travel Smart All In One.
http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Smart-A...avel+converter
It includes:
built-in international adapter plugs
built-in surge protector
100-240v input
3 power outlets (2 fully international)
1 USB port
http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Smart-A...avel+converter
It includes:
built-in international adapter plugs
built-in surge protector
100-240v input
3 power outlets (2 fully international)
1 USB port
Jul 16, 2014, 8:24 pm
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I have been using this one in Asia and Europe (both 110V and 220V) and it works great! I like the long cord.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Jul 16, 2014, 8:45 pm
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I use one of these, only $1.50 at Home Depot: http://t.homedepot.com/p/HDX-6-ft-16...017/100672781/
Have used it in Asia, UK, and Europe. I attach an international adapter to the male end and a Monoprice 4 port USB adapter to the other end. I also share the power outlet at the airport if there's a crowd.
Have used it in Asia, UK, and Europe. I attach an international adapter to the male end and a Monoprice 4 port USB adapter to the other end. I also share the power outlet at the airport if there's a crowd.
Jul 16, 2014, 8:46 pm
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Wow, indeed. It looks like the Monster Outlets-To-Go 3/4 have been discontinued! Amazon still has a few, but the price is over double what it's been in the past 
If you can get one at a good price I'd strongly recommend any of the Monster OTG strips (they come in 3, 3+USB, or 4 sockets). They don't say they are 240 volt, but Monster has confirmed that they are (see the reviews on Amazon).
They aren't the smallest out there, but they are a good compromise between size and useability - I normally travel with one of them and a smaller single-plug version that I bought in Singapore.
If you can get one at a good price I'd strongly recommend any of the Monster OTG strips (they come in 3, 3+USB, or 4 sockets). They don't say they are 240 volt, but Monster has confirmed that they are (see the reviews on Amazon).
They aren't the smallest out there, but they are a good compromise between size and useability - I normally travel with one of them and a smaller single-plug version that I bought in Singapore.
Jul 16, 2014, 9:22 pm
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I use one of these, only $1.50 at Home Depot: http://t.homedepot.com/p/HDX-6-ft-16...017/100672781/
Have used it in Asia, UK, and Europe. I attach an international adapter to the male end and a Monoprice 4 port USB adapter to the other end. I also share the power outlet at the airport if there's a crowd.
Have used it in Asia, UK, and Europe. I attach an international adapter to the male end and a Monoprice 4 port USB adapter to the other end. I also share the power outlet at the airport if there's a crowd.
Jul 16, 2014, 9:30 pm
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I use one of these, only $1.50 at Home Depot: http://t.homedepot.com/p/HDX-6-ft-16...017/100672781/
Have used it in Asia, UK, and Europe. I attach an international adapter to the male end and a Monoprice 4 port USB adapter to the other end. I also share the power outlet at the airport if there's a crowd.
Have used it in Asia, UK, and Europe. I attach an international adapter to the male end and a Monoprice 4 port USB adapter to the other end. I also share the power outlet at the airport if there's a crowd.
Jul 16, 2014, 10:45 pm
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Wow, indeed. It looks like the Monster Outlets-To-Go 3/4 have been discontinued! Amazon still has a few, but the price is over double what it's been in the past
If you can get one at a good price I'd strongly recommend any of the Monster OTG strips (they come in 3, 3+USB, or 4 sockets). They don't say they are 240 volt, but Monster has confirmed that they are (see the reviews on Amazon).
They aren't the smallest out there, but they are a good compromise between size and useability - I normally travel with one of them and a smaller single-plug version that I bought in Singapore.
If you can get one at a good price I'd strongly recommend any of the Monster OTG strips (they come in 3, 3+USB, or 4 sockets). They don't say they are 240 volt, but Monster has confirmed that they are (see the reviews on Amazon).
They aren't the smallest out there, but they are a good compromise between size and useability - I normally travel with one of them and a smaller single-plug version that I bought in Singapore.