I'm leaving for the U.K. for two weeks in about a week, and I need to find a power adapter. I want something that is similar to this:

Where can I find these?

Thanks so much in advance.

9/21/2007 12:02:04 PM

radioshack

9/21/2007 12:03:26 PM

Be sure to determine if you need a converter or an adaptor. If your electronics work on US and British current, all you need it an adaptor. If they only work on US current, you will need a transformer. You can get either at RadioShack, Target, etc.

9/21/2007 12:22:40 PM

Don't get the "multi-country" adapter from Best Buy... it doesn't always work and breaks easily

9/21/2007 12:26:06 PM

Good info, thanks yall.

9/21/2007 12:32:06 PM

The luggage store near "The Grape" in Cameron Village sells these.

9/21/2007 12:56:23 PM

All major luggage stores carry them, plus radio shack

9/21/2007 1:31:08 PM

yeah, sometimes an adapter isn't enough

make sure of that -- you'll need a transformer to get the correct juice, otherwise you'll just plug it in and get nothing

9/21/2007 1:46:13 PM

I'll probably get a transformer as well as an adapter just to be safe, since I have no idea if my electronics run on both currents.

9/21/2007 2:08:50 PM

The US = 110v
Europe = 220v

Computers are usually dual voltage. A 300 w transformer is portable and can handle most small devices.

9/21/2007 4:15:48 PM

Also REI and Sharon Luggage

9/21/2007 4:47:24 PM

You will also need the one that looks similar to US adapters but instead of two flat rectangular ends its two round connectors. (With no ground)

[Edited on September 21, 2007 at 4:54 PM. Reason : fda]

9/21/2007 4:54:44 PM

Also, if you're traveling anywhere else in Europe most of the continent doesn't use the same kind as the UK/Ireland.

9/21/2007 5:06:43 PM

^read my post directly above you, i covered that.

9/21/2007 5:20:31 PM

Just force it into the socket. You'll be OK.

9/23/2007 7:37:06 PM

9/25/2007 1:58:21 PM

radioshack, but i bought a nice little set at the c-store at RDU. it consisted of adapters for use all over the world. i think it was about $15. its easier to carry that the set i bought from radioshack.

9/25/2007 2:16:21 PM

what part of the UK are you going to?

9/25/2007 2:27:22 PM

London and the Isle of Skye.

9/25/2007 3:27:58 PM

I've got two that I bought, one is a regular converter with a good length cable for computers and stuff, the other is a high-watt converter that pugs right into the wall and a set of adapters that you can use for just about anything, including hairdryers and stuff.

Both came in handy and I got them off of ebay for about $15 each.

9/25/2007 3:57:13 PM

here's what you do

check all the electronics you plan on taking and see what their voltage input range is

most everything today can accept 100-240V...thus all you need is the little plug (and if your staying in a somewhat modern hotel, chances are their outlets accept all types of plugs)

otherwise, you need a transformer/converter doohicky

9/25/2007 6:37:45 PM

So I bought a converter kit and thought it was pretty snazzy. Well, I'm reading through the little insert last night and it says "Do not use with electronics with less than 500W"

wtf? Now I have to go find another one.

9/26/2007 10:44:01 AM