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I would recommend you spend a little extra and get the real thing. If you end up replacing the cord more than once you'll spend the same amount anyway. You might as well start out right. This will be a good product for use.

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I have had many an adapter. This is my first all-in-one. It performed flawlessly in the UK and Portugal, and should work everywhere. The great thing about it is that it also has reverse compatibility so that for example, a house guest from Europe could use this in your house in the US. Brilliant device!

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Regarding power transformers: Most of Asia uses 220 - 240 Volt circuits. If all you are using are laptops and cell phone / camera charging cords, most of those will tolerate up to 240 volts. Just check the sqaure/rectangular box attached to the cord to see how much voltage it will take. If you are using hair dryer / curling iron / electric razor / etc., you will need a power transformer as these appliances typically will not take voltage over 110 (used in America for most things).

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I purchased this converter to use with my laptop and cell phone / video camera charging. The converter itself is easy to use. It worked very well in Hong Kong because they use British style plugs. China uses the Australian type plugs. When using these plugs there is no third plug. Some circuits at upscale hotels will only work if 3 prongs are used, not just 2. When two prongs are used either in the Australian plug or the European plug, the connection is very flimsy and falls out of the socket easily. I did not have to use this much in China as the hotel I was staying at (a Mariott hotel) had several options on the wall plate that allowed me to use American plugs.

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Works as a plug converter on both sides, meaning that you can plug in either a US, Euro or South American device on one end and the outlet you plug it into can be either of the above. Supports both 2-prong and 3-prong US plugs.

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This is all you need for any one device to the extent that it is rated for universal voltage. <br/>Most existing laptops and other electronics are this way these days but some older devices may come with a 110/240V switch so make sure that you check before you plug your device into the foreign outlet, especially if you do it into the outlet of 'higher' voltage.

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DinoDirect.com is a wonderful site, which provides consumers with just about any product you can think of online. The idea of the site is to provide a mall-type selection without having to leave the comfort of your own home. Providing a wide range of goods such as cell phones, computer accessories, kitchen appliances, and electronics and so on, the site attempts to be your one-stop-shop for anything you might need. DinoDirect has been very successful in their approach to doing business over the net.

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It was really very pleasant and easy to shop with dinodirect. We are very grateful for all the efforts the team from dinodirect deployed to deal with all unsatisfactory conditions and to make our order arrive safely to us. They dealt with the situation very professionally and we are very grateful for their patience, kind and prompt replies to our queries. Both the product and the team exceeded our expectations. So, if anyone is seeking to buy a quality product from a professional and reliable provider, we highly recommend the team from dinodirect.