Bought this for a business trip to Israel. Using this there also required an adapter for the main plug (as the plug this comes with is not the kind used in Israel), but along with the adapter this power strip worked very well. As others have mentioned this is a bit bulky; six separate adapters would definitely be less bulk. But this power strip does allow you to plug in 6 items and only take up one wall outlet, so that's why you would get this. Also you must remember that the power this supplies is still 240V, so you must ensure that all of the things you want to plug into it are 240V compatible. I found that all of the things I wanted to plug into it were indeed both 110 & 240 compatible (laptop, iPad/iPod, cell phone charger). Just check every item beforehand for voltage compatibility and you'll find this to work well... if you can afford the space it will take up in your luggage. VCT USP600 - Worldwide 110V / 220V / 240V Universal Power Strip / Surge Protector with 6 Universal Outlets Window Shutters & Circuit Breaker 15Amp for Use in Any Country
We purchased this item prior to a trip to Italy. We used it with an adapter for the grounded Italian outlet, and were able to charge our camera, 2 cell phones, and GPS with just using one wall outlet. It worked great, and I would highly recommend it!
We took the Universal Power Strip on a trip to France and Germany. It has a US plug, so you need an adapter to use it in Europe. No problem since we had one.
Positives: Cord is long enough for situations where the outlet is difficult to get to. It allowed us to recharge everything at once. (Just make sure your stuff is 220V compliant--most computers, cell phones, cameras, and shavers are.)
Negatives: It has an internal shutter for safety that made it difficult to plug some things in. Items with thick sturdy prongs went in easily, but items with thinner prongs were troublesome. It possible the shutter might loosen up with more use. Also, the thing was a little larger than I expected, bigger than many US power strips because it has to accommodate the European and British prongs.
Not every hotel had a lot of outlets, so I think it was a good purchase.
I'm from Chile and I lived several years in France and Spain: these places use the plug known as "europlug" (two-prong plug). When I moved to the US, it was a nightmare to get adapters for every device I have. Cheapest adapters don't fit plugs perfectly, a small movement is enough to disconnect the device. This power strip makes unnecessary to spend on adapters, all devices are plugged in firmly and securely to the strip, using their original electric outlets. The strip has an US style plug already, then it is not necessary to buy anything else.
The only problem is that polarized US plugs don't fit. And you need to be certain that your devices are 220V-110V compliant, this power strip doesn't convert voltage.
Very satisfied. Tried 3 other suppliers, and none of them had what we were looking for. This power strip has a type B american style plug; and is 220V compliant. I was shipping a system to Thailand (where they use type B with 240V) and couldn't find a power strip they could use - thank goodness this one was available. Supplied as stated, RoHS compliant, CE certified.
A sturdy, well built unit. Has 6 universal input ports. Off-on switch is nice touch.
Although, just a personal desire, I wish the mains cable was much shorter to reduce traveling weight.
Overall, a good unit.
I brought this when I moved to Liberia and am so glad I did!
The plugs work for all shapes - which is good, since everything here seems to have a different plug. It's good with different voltages, also important because there's no standardized electrical voltage.
We have serious problems with electricity surges, shut-offs, etc. - and so far this seems to protect things fine. It's also much more durable than anything I can find here.
Traveling back to US soon and buying another one or two!
This product was exactly what we needed for our trip to South Africa. We were able to charge all our electronic devices wherever we went without worrying about variable power issues. Won't be traveling without it going forward. - Travel Power Strip - Power Strip - Europe Travel - Travel'
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