Best Travel Adapter/converter set for travel abroad

[ruffilb]

I know I've owned a few sets of these and probably have one or two still lying around somewhere... but I also know that some of them tend to be crap, and others seem to work really well. What are your experiences? What brands would you recommend?

 

[Oscar1613]

laptops just need the plug converter, not the voltage converter. if you look on the brick part of the laptop cord, it should say "input: 110-220V, 50-60Hz"

 

[DeviousTrap]

Originally posted by: Oscar1613
laptops just need the plug converter, not the voltage converter. if you look on the brick part of the laptop cord, it should say "input: 110-220V, 50-60Hz"

Yup. Something like this.

 

[ghostman]

Originally posted by: DeviousTrap

Originally posted by: Oscar1613
laptops just need the plug converter, not the voltage converter. if you look on the brick part of the laptop cord, it should say "input: 110-220V, 50-60Hz"

Yup. Something like this.

When I go to London, that's what I use. All the devices I bring with me (laptop, cell phone, digital camera charger) all support that range. I do notice that some of those plug converters lack a hole for the ground prong, so just keep an eye out for it when you're shopping for one. They sell them at the airport for about $10 each.

 

[ruffilb]

What about for devices that don't handle that range. Do you guys recommend a specific converter?

Also, hey, I just found a 50W 220V converter, is that enough to power, say, anything significant? I'm used to 50W not being very much...