Kensington Travel Plug Adapter with USB Charger

This is so cool. it works practically everywhere, and it even works as a USB power charger. This is better than Apple's Solution because theirs has like 15 different pieces as well as the charger. This one is just 3 pieces, the Universal Adapter that works in the US as well and two adapter caps that plug into the back. the first is an outlet adapter with the female versions of everything in the front. this means that it works both ways, converting an American Plug into a British one, and a Brithish one into an american one. The other adapter cap is a USB port for your stuff that charges Via USB (Anyone with a Razr?), like an iPod. This is cheaper than Apple's Stuff put together, and it works if you are taking a Multi Country Trip, where Apple's isn't practical because you have to Yank the plug out of the charger everytime you go somewhere. If you have an Apple Laptop, this is not for you, go buy apple's thing because theirs wors with your iBook or MacBook chargers as well, and this DOES NOT HAVE A GROUND PORT, so don't try. It also does not work with Hairdryers, but because pretty much every house (and hotel room) in the Known universe has one of those, it doesn't matter. But if you aren't doing any Hair Drying or Curling, then buy this. …More

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Let's face it, travel adapters are generally poor quality. I've never felt good about plugging a $1500 piece of electronics into a flimsy plastic thing plugged into an unpredictable third world power grid. However, this one has a fuse. Which is key. In fact, I've even put it to use. but the best part is it has another spare fuse! It's a simple invention and a ingenious design. I don't see why all power adapters are like this. I've had it for, gee, five years now? And I use it literally every day (bought a phone in Europe and just use the adapter for the charger.)

Keep one thing in mind: this is not a POWER adapter. It will not change the voltage. Usually it's not necessary to change the voltage when your using expensive electronics (computers, phones, cameras, etc.) as they can handle a range of voltage. But if you plug in a pair of speakers made for North America into a European socket, you will definitely fry them. It's not the adapters fault... …More

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