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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 4:11 pm
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Originally Posted by sbm12
Why not just spend $0.49 at Home Depot on a grounded to non-grounded adapter and be done with it? I don't understand the compelling nature of these adapters.
The problem is the bulk of the cord and plug. The two-prong cable and plug is much thinner and easier to store. For a guy who travels with $30K+ in camera/laptop gear in two bags, space and weight are critical considerations.
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