World Power
No, not that kind of world power…
O.K. First, I gotta thank Big Dog. Last night I checked my HP power adapter that came with the laptop and it does read 110-220, so I’m good there. I don’t need a power converter, just a plug adapter since it’s a 3-prong.
Now, I’m trying to decide if I want to invest in the 
Kensington 33117 International Plug Adapter but Meg and Peter seem to be recommending this EuroSurge Volt Surge Protector 
from Voltage Valet. Meg says I should be able to get it at an Electronic Boutique or something at the mall. I’ll have to check, I guess. If I only need the plug adapter, the later is the better choice, I think. I wish I could find something suitable at Amazon.com or BestBuy or even Radio Shack. Why does this have to be so difficult? Why can’t there be a simple guide somewhere that’s easy to Google?
Anyway, I also have to thank SQ for sending me a link she found useful when she went to Austrailia last year on vacation: World Electric Guide — its a table that summarizes information on the electrical systems used in most countries around the world, including which adaptors you’re going to need, the voltage, and frequency. There’s also some notes on where which plugs are more prevailant. There are also links on the website to useful things like mobile phones on world travel and International dialing codes.
Tags: electricity, travel, UK, England
