Electrical power conversion & adapters

Joe Re

Hi Everyone,
I know that plug adapters and power converters are needed in Jordan and Israel. The question is: does a laptop need both?

Also how many sets of converters are recommended for a couple? I'm thinking one for the laptop and maybe another to charge cell phones?

Thanks,

Joe

rabo

Most modern gadgets are rated as dual voltage. Your devices (laptops, phones, tablets, cameras, etc.) will operate on both 110/125v and 220/250v currents. Check the "small" print on your charging unit. You will only need adapter plugs.

vivamus

Jo Re: As Rabo said, the modern electronics are mostly dual voltage and you will find whether it is or not on a tag on the electrical cord or on the printed plate of your charger. This is a great improvement from the past when you needed to lug along a transformer/converter. When I went to Africa, I went to my local luggage/travel store as my niece and I were traveling and we each had tablet and phone, etc. I bought a 'travel power surge strip.' The knowledgeable staff especially recommended as it protected electronics from surge, and what was better yet, it that it has 3 regular plugs for our AC devices and 2 usb charging slots. The brand name is voltage valet (www.voltagevalet.com) travel power surge strip, model ps4. I only needed to invest in one set of plug adapters to plug the strip in and then I was set to be able to charge up to 5 things. It worked great and all of our electronics came back in good working order! I will be taking it whenever I go out of the country from now on as I will only need the one adapter plug and the strip.

crackers54

I picked up and adaptor plug at bed bath and beyond that will do 3 charges at a time.