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- 200 Watts Max Step Down Converter
- Converts 220/240V Foreign Power To 110V
- Ideal For Fax Machines, Laptops, Ipods, Battery Chargers And Other Portable Equipment
- LED Indicator Light. Fuse Protection. Do Not Connect Multiple Items At One Time.
- Do Not Use With Kitchen Appliances, Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Hair Straighteners, TV Or Power Tools.
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200 Watts Max Step Down Converter. Converts 220/240V Foreign Power To 110V, Ideal For Fax Machines, Laptops, Ipods, Battery Chargers And Other Portable Equipment. LED Indicator Light. Fuse Protection. Do Not Connect Multiple Items At One Time.
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Reviews:
Don't take this if you'll need it for more than 2 weeks
I bought this product for a two-month stay in Europe last summer. It worked well for about two weeks, but then, it would only work if I held the plug in the converter at a certain angle. After about 4 weeks, it started sparking whenever I plugged things into it, and that was the end of that.
To be fair though, I did abuse it somewhat. It specifically says on the box not to use it with items that heat up (such a blow dryers, irons, toasters, etc.), and I admit that I used it to plug in my straightening iron.
If you need it for heated items and plan on using it for a while, I would suggest you get something else. Actually, even if you're not heating anything up, I still suggest you get something else. My suggestion: go to Brookstone.
didn't last long. Waste of money
seller shipped accordingly, but product did not last long and under performed. waste of money if you are traveling.
Exactly what it claims to be
This product worked flawlessly. It's small, well built and tough. However, it's not fused! I read several negative reviews. Nearly all of them complain it burned out trying to provide MORE POWER (over 200 watts) than it's built for. This is perfect for (most) laptops, camera and cell phone chargers. It WILL BURN OUT trying to push blow dryers, curling irons, multiple external peripherals to a laptop, etc. Volts times amps = watts. It will only support 110 volt devices that draw at TOTAL of 1.8 amps or less. Read your labels before buying!!
Worked great even with a straightener!
I recently traveled to Berlin, Germany on a 10 day trip and used this converter for the trip. I charged my cell phone, camera, and Zune with it. I also used it with my straightener. I know that it tells you not to use it with heating products, but as long at the voltage on your straightener is equal to or less than the voltage max on the converter, you will be fine. I used this converter each day for the entire 10 day period and never had a problem!
Great.
Just got back from the great outback and New Zealand around the first of July. Never had trouble with this product. I used it for charging my phone and that's really all I think I used it for. Anyway, it worked great.
