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Being a small business owner and tech support person, it is necessary to have some connection via Internet. I do have some support while I am gone, but not at my level. The electronics is what allows me to even do the Camino. Imagine if your email and website went down and you called Tech support to be told they will get to it in a few weeks…
The good news is that I’ll be able to handle most emergencies through a 7”pad and trying to see if I can do it with my android phone. I will suffer the weight of a camera, although not my SLR sadly given the avid photographer I am.
Currently I am self justifying some of the weight since I’ll be digitizing and carrying only electronic books and guides and should even out.
I am writing this post because I found a gadget that seems really cool at http://tinyurl.com/pqkxmst
It is a multi country electrical charger with dual USB adapters for charging. In other words, you can charge a camera and phone at the same time from almost any style outlet. Plus, it lets you piggyback an additional plug in it to be a good neighbor and not an outlet hog.
I figure this combines an outlet converter, 2 chargers and multi plug-in all into one. It looks like a great way to trim things down. Anyone use something like this?
You need an adapter, not a converter.Hi Nicole, I thought you needed a converter when coming from USA to Spain
You need an adapter, not a converter.
I suppose the 2 pronge plug supplied with my tablet will work in Portugal/Spain?
I suppose the 2 pronge plug supplied with my tablet will work in Portugal/Spain?
That depends on the type of electronics he intends to bring. If they are only able to work with 110V, they will not work (or worse could be damaged) in the 220V country that is Spain (and most of Europe). See also http://aboutspaintravel.com/what-type-electric-power-adapters-are-needed-spain-us-travelers/
Buen Camino! SY
Hi JohanI suppose the 2 pronge plug supplied with my tablet will work in Portugal/Spain?
With the list of items he has listed, an adapter is all he needs. Unless WldWil plans on ironing shirts and pants every morning he'll be fine.That depends on the type of electronics he intends to bring. If they are only able to work with 110V, they will not work (or worse could be damaged) in the 220V country that is Spain (and most of Europe). See also http://aboutspaintravel.com/what-type-electric-power-adapters-are-needed-spain-us-travelers/
Buen Camino! SY
Yes, but you might want to check what input voltages your devices charge best at. I have a tablet that was supplied with a charger operating at 5.2V, a little more than the standard 5.0V of most USB chargers. It takes much longer to charge using a standard USB port than on its own charger.does this make sense that it takes care of the issue for converting and adapting
- Dual USB port: 3.1 amps (shared by 2 ports: 2.1A, 1.0A). AC Input: 125V 6A or 250V 3A, Output: 125/250V (Attention: adapter does not convert AC voltage)
Yes, but you might want to check what input voltages your devices charge best at. I have a tablet that was supplied with a charger operating at 5.2V, a little more than the standing 5.0V of most USB chargers. It takes much longer to charge using a standard USB port than on its own charger.
If you find this to be the case with your electronic devices, you might still want to take the OEM's charger.
The thing most folks need to consider is that mobile phones, smart phones and cameras can charge using a 1.0 Amp charger. However, most tablets and readers require a 2.1 Amp charger. In the Apple world, the 2.1 Amp charger that comes with an iPad works well to charge an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch.
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Its not that tablets and readers will not charge if you are using a 1.0A or even a 0.5A charger, it just won't be quick, twice to four times as long, and you may need to turn your screen off as well.The thing most folks need to consider is that mobile phones, smart phones and cameras can charge using a 1.0 Amp charger. However, most tablets and readers require a 2.1 Amp charger. In the Apple world, the 2.1 Amp charger that comes with an iPad works well to charge an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch.
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