Electronics : Recoton ADF1650 50/1600W Dual Wattage Travel Converter

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Rating:

- wors not well (?)
I only used it in Japan, where the voltage is very close to that in US. It didn't charge my laptop when I plug in. In the end I plug in the local socket directly. I didn't try other things and my laptop's battery does have some problems. So I am not sure if the product was malfunctioned or not.

One certain drawback is that it is heavy.

Rating:

- Big and heavy, but they work well...
I purchased two of the Recoton ADF 1650 sets for a recent trip to Italy. They worked flawlessly, with both high and low-voltage devices. We tried them with hair dryers, digital camera battery rechargers, etc. and no problems. They are quite large and heavy, though, and we ditched the carrying case, etc., and just threw the converter into our suitcases..

One important thing to remember is that you only need a voltage CONVERTER if the devices you wish to power are incapable of operating at the voltage being provided in the country you're visting. I found that my cell phone charger AND my Nikon digital camera battery recharger were both designed for BOTH 110 and 220 Volt operation (read the fine print stamped on the charger) so all I needed was the "plug adaptor" (and NOT a voltage converter) for these two chargers... The plug adaptors are about $2-$3 each...

Rating:

- Excellent Converter For Traveling Abroad
Works well in 50W mode for charging camera batteries,cell phones,blackberries. Also in 1600W mode for use with a curling iron. No problems in any of the 5 hotels I stayed in when I was in Italy this Fall.
Highly recommend. And the price is right.

Rating:

- Not Pleased
We bought this product specifically for the use of a small, travel hair dryer which the product specs said it could accomodate. The converter broke within 2 minutes of using the hairdryer for the first time. In addition, the packaging was poorly designed and the many pieces did not fit together made and would not close. The product was heavy and instead of lugging it around during our travels in order to return it, we simply threw it away. P.S. I really wanted to rate this with zero stars but that was not an option.

Rating:

- 5 years continuous use and still works great
I've been using my Recoton for over five years to power my Braun electric toothbrush in Europe. Perhaps the only problem with the Recoton is the plug. As the converter is so heavy it does not always stay attached to well to the wall/outlet. I use mine in multi-plug strip that sits on the floor, so I don't have to worry about the converter falling out. If you plan on staying in one place for an extended period of time (i.e. not using the converter while traveling), I would suggest the Franzus 85 Watt available on Amazon. It's heavier and bulkier than the Recoton, but it's grounded and accepts US grounded plugs AND uses the Shhuka-style (grounded and recessed, holding the converter nicely in the wall) plug found in much of Europe.

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