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Universal World-wide Travel Adapter | 
 enlarge | Brand: SunPak
Category: Photography
List Price: $39.95
Buy New: $13.95
You Save: $26.00 (65%)
Rating:  6 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 6.1 x 3.4
MPN: TRAVEL-ADAPT
Model: TRAVEL-ADAPT
UPC: 090729130492
EAN: 0090729130492
ASIN: B000JC5T82
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | World-wide compatibility (US, UK, EU, AU, USB Port) | | • | 100-125 and 220-250 volt standards | | • | Handles 110 Vac to 240 Vac |
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Product Description
This is a Universal Travel Adapter by Sunpak. This travel adapter provides world-wide compatibility
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 Universal Travel Adapter October 4, 2008
I have been using this adapter for the past three weeks in Europe and Asia. So far, I was able to work on everywhere (make sure the voltage is correct, this is not a transformer) and the USB charger is very useful itself.
 Doesn't deliver August 10, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I am a frequent international traveler, and usually need to charge an iPhone, Blackberry, camera, external photo storage device, video camera and sometimes laptop (all dual-voltage) while on vacation. I bought this product hoping it would streamline the multiple adapters I usually bring with me, as well as for the USB port, so that I could bring only the USB cord for my iPhone, and leave the bulkier charger/plug part at home. Unfortunately, this product is now sitting in my junk drawer. Here's why:
1) Unless you are planning to travel to numerous regions using 4 or more different types of plugs, you are better off just bringing individual adapters. For example, my individual UK and other Europe adapters are much smaller and weigh only about half as much as the Sunpak.
2) It was unclear to me when purchasing this item exactly which plug configurations this "universal" adapter had, so hopefully this is helpful to someone - this item has a standard US two-pronged plug; Australia plug (same as US, but prongs are slightly turned in toward each other at the top); UK plug (two thick parallel rectangular prongs, with a vertical rectangular prong below; and "EU" plug (two thin, round prongs).
Anyway, this "universal" adapter does not provide a solution for the very common EU round grounded-type outlets (which take plugs with 3 round prongs). They suggest that the two round-pronged EU plug will work. I personally have had problems in the past doing so with an identical plug, as the two-pronged plugs are slightly smaller than those with three prongs, and may not fit snugly in the outlet. Especially with the weight of the adapter and whatever you are charging, it can be a challenge to get it to stay in this type of outlet.
3) Most importantly, the USB port did not work to charge my iPhone! The USB light on the adapter came on when the iPhone was connected, but it did not charge. So, I plugged in my iPod to try that...the ipod recognized that it was plugged in (turning on from inactive mode) but also did not charge, and this time, the USB light on the adapter didn't even come on and it froze my iPod, making it impossible to control until disconnected. Thank goodness I tested this before leaving home - it will be staying here.
Works like a charm, but cheap and flimsy construction August 9, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased this ADAPTER (it's not a voltage converter!) for a trip through France so that I could charge my iPod and use a hair dryer. It worked perfectly. Just be gentle with it because they used cheap plastic construction. Also, one of the "adapters within the adapter" fits inside the unit (you can see it in the product picture, at the top near the USB plug), and must be removed for use. This creates the possibility of losing it. However, in all fairness, it works. This adapter even accepts the US 3-prong grounded plugs. I also like the indicator lights that tell you when its functions are working. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is its flimsy and cheap construction. Otherwise it gets the job done. Again, it's an ADAPTER, NOT A VOLTAGE CONVERTER.
Convenient Universal Travel Adapter April 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is an all in one adapter that is very convenient to have when traveling. I gave this adapter 5 stars cos it does what it's supposed to, it lets you connect your domestic electric devices into foreign plugs. However, this device does not step down current (i.e. it does not stepdown UK 240v to USA 120v), that its not its purpose, if you want a step down converter look for something else.
Nicely built and flexible February 11, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this for 2 reasons, international travel and iPod charging via USB port. It's a pretty reasonable alternative to alot of these iPod chargers, since it also includes all the world plug options. I like how all the pieces fit nicely together. The power lights are nice. Good stuff!
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