Heading to Europe in a few weeks. Trying to decide whether to buy a converter or an adapter. Seems like a converter is better, but is it worth the money/weight just to charge my phone and iPad, possibly a curling iron. Thoughts?
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If you try to use your curling iron with an adapter, not a converter, it could get explody and/or possibly kill you.
Your phone and ipad will be perfectly fine with an adapter, though.
I've gotten so used to electronics that can handle 110-220, I accidentally shorted out a heating pad on my last trip to Europe. I was ready to get snappy with the hotel room for not having outlets that worked, until I smelled the burning.
Use the money to buy a cheap curling iron in Europe. As others have said, iPad and phone chargers are dual voltage, so they only need the adapter.
The cup might get a dual voltage one, which would solve the issue I suppose
Yep, Vortex, I would recommend buying a USB charger from amazon that comes with different outlet plug things, it's worked great for me--I have one with four USB ports (two that are strong enough for the iPad, two that aren't) and a bunch of changeable plugs.
that's the one I got that seems to no longer be available, so one like this?
Huh. Ford will stop selling sedans and hatchbacks in the US: [link]
Dang. Betting heavy on that MPG requirement not ever happening, huh?
At least they're keeping the Mustang.