Anyone use the APC Universal Plug Adapter?
Dec 10, 2006 | 5:11 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 2
Anyone use the APC Universal Plug Adapter?
Hi all,
I'm headed off to Spain later this week, and didn't want to get stuck there without a plug adapter again, so I ordered one of these:
http://www.apc.com/resource/include/...?base_sku=INPA
It seems like an Autobot transformer for plug adapting needs.
Just curious to see if anyone has used one of these and what their thoughts are on it.
If nothing else, I'll be letting you all know what I think when I get back.
-gmiles
I'm headed off to Spain later this week, and didn't want to get stuck there without a plug adapter again, so I ordered one of these:
http://www.apc.com/resource/include/...?base_sku=INPA
It seems like an Autobot transformer for plug adapting needs.
Just curious to see if anyone has used one of these and what their thoughts are on it.
If nothing else, I'll be letting you all know what I think when I get back.
-gmiles
Dec 10, 2006 | 5:26 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,481
intriguing design! looking forward to hearing how it works out for you.
The only potential problem I can see is that it is long and flat in some configurations which may make it prone to fall out of the wall socket (Ive never seen one of these other than the pictures in the link you posted mind you).
If you are looking for alternatives, I have found reasonable success with this one (though I think mine is actually an older model):
http://www.porta-charge.co.uk/accessory_0253.html
The only potential problem I can see is that it is long and flat in some configurations which may make it prone to fall out of the wall socket (Ive never seen one of these other than the pictures in the link you posted mind you).
If you are looking for alternatives, I have found reasonable success with this one (though I think mine is actually an older model):
http://www.porta-charge.co.uk/accessory_0253.html
Dec 10, 2006 | 6:51 pm
#4
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1
intriguing design! looking forward to hearing how it works out for you.
The only potential problem I can see is that it is long and flat in some configurations which may make it prone to fall out of the wall socket (Ive never seen one of these other than the pictures in the link you posted mind you).
If you are looking for alternatives, I have found reasonable success with this one (though I think mine is actually an older model):
http://www.porta-charge.co.uk/accessory_0253.html
The only potential problem I can see is that it is long and flat in some configurations which may make it prone to fall out of the wall socket (Ive never seen one of these other than the pictures in the link you posted mind you).
If you are looking for alternatives, I have found reasonable success with this one (though I think mine is actually an older model):
http://www.porta-charge.co.uk/accessory_0253.html
Dec 10, 2006 | 8:52 pm
#6
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,481
(I was in a bind and had to have it) ... in all fairness though the quality is superb. Ive got some chinese adapters I bought in Kuwait for 500 fils (less than $2 USD) that work, but might just fall apart at any minute.
Dec 11, 2006 | 5:25 am
#7
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Detroit; Formerly Dubai
Posts: 3,676
The Quality Isn't Bad
The Quality of the travel adapters and universal power strips (takes anyone's plugs) that I've purchased here isn't bad. They hold the plug solid, the fit the wall socket well, the movable pieces slide and lock well.
Believe me, I've been strung my some junk (fast shrinking shirts, poorly made tools, etc.), but the travel adapters haven't been a problem.
Believe me, I've been strung my some junk (fast shrinking shirts, poorly made tools, etc.), but the travel adapters haven't been a problem.
Dec 11, 2006 | 5:42 am
#8
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,481
The Quality of the travel adapters and universal power strips (takes anyone's plugs) that I've purchased here isn't bad. They hold the plug solid, the fit the wall socket well, the movable pieces slide and lock well.
Believe me, I've been strung my some junk (fast shrinking shirts, poorly made tools, etc.), but the travel adapters haven't been a problem.
Believe me, I've been strung my some junk (fast shrinking shirts, poorly made tools, etc.), but the travel adapters haven't been a problem.
. I have had some pretty decent chinese products ... matter of fact Im typing on a Chinese made laptop now that is top notch (Compal).