Besides style and USB, what's the difference between this and the Tripshell International TR-Adap-BK Travel Plug Adapter With Surge Protection?
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Anything with an active ground pin should be surge protected. The ground pin on the Elago is plastic so it does not protect against surges. Don't be fooled by the TR-Adap-BK. It appears to only offer overcurrent protection since it has a fuse. No plug can offer surge protection unless the ground pin is active (i.e. metal and connected). If you are looking for true surge protection, go with the Simran SM-60 if you are traveling. The cord has a ground pin that can be used to protect any device that has a 3-prong plug. 2-prong plugs can only offer polarity if it is keyed (one pin bigger than the other). I hope this answers your question. I spend most of my time overseas. If you travel a lot, it is good to purchase an Ideal 61-164 voltage analyzer. It allows you to test any outlet before you plug up anything that you value.
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I was really happy with thes plugs; they worked great on my trip to Turkey. I found this site to be helpful in figuring out which adapters I would need: http://www.kropla.com/electric2.htm
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After much research, I'm sold on the BE112234-10 or the -08 (last two digits are the cord lenght), The other Belkin models did not have all the features as these units have. These links below helped me alot. I'll be buying 20 or so also for my clients (from Amazon). Good luck to you all. -jay http://www.powersquid.com/surge_protection_introduction.html http://www.tripplite.com/en/buying-guides/technology-primers/surge-protector-buying-guide.cfm
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I no longer have my Bestek adaptor but all the USB ports have equal output as far as I know. I threw mine out a few months ago because the power cord that connects the adaptor to your AC outlet never connected reliably on the adaptor end. I bought a second Bestek that had the same problem but worse. The cord wouldn't even fit into the receptacle on the adaptor.
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I just returned from a month in Italy. Most locations we stayed at had the three hole recepticals but those would accept the two prong adapters. I think it's similar to the US where three holes are grounded two are not. We had no problem using small items like iPhones , iPads, razors, etc. using the two plug adapters. However, we do carry a grounded surge protector just to be safe.
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look at the factory specs. I've used tripplite for years and won't use any other surge protector.
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I'm sorry I don't have a good answer for you. I don't feel any difference with this thing plugged in. I'll leave it in there until I need the USB plug for something else.
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Yes you can, but you need pin connector adaptor as the one that comes with this is North American Standard. Something like this .Maxah MX-UC1 Surge Protector All in One Universal Travel Wall Charger AC Power AU UK US EU Plug Adapter
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Yea, UK plugs work. The entire thing goes into a US outlet, so you'll need an adapter for wherever you're going. I bought a cheap travel set + this, and I was set for my entire trip.
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I made some search and find an article which might answer your question. I hope it helps! http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-surge-protector/
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When I travel, I always carry a "step-up" converter just in case as most hotels these days have both outlets.I don't wish to speak for the manufacturer. Ask them to be sure.
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Yes, as Ryan said the only difference is the length. I bought one of each of them... the 15 ft. & 7 ft., because the distance from my wall outlet to my APC surge protector was further than from that surge protector to my modem. The APC unit had two RJ-11 slots in it for this purpose. Combine these two measures to really protect your network from surges and interference.
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I recommend this one... Kensington 33117 International All-in-One Travel Plug Adapter
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Both will work. Wall outlet may charge faster depending on the USB power amperage from your computer.
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Not to sure what you mean by USB 'adapted' plug, but I regularly use android phone charger and it works without any problems.
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And the overseas question is easy. Just get a USB adapter for whatever type of wall socket they use in your destination country. Many hotel rooms provide USB sockets, making even this unnecessary.
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Just follow manufacturer's recommendation or try to plug through a surge protector and see if there's any difference. Please post the results.