Where can one purchase a Kensington travel plug adapter?

1. How much does a travel adapter cost?
2. Are all travel adapters the same?
3. Which Universal Travel Adapter is best?
4. How many types of adapters are there?
5. How much does an adapter cost?
6. Do I need a plug adapter for Greece?
7. How do I know if I need a converter or adapter?
8. What's the difference between a converter and adapter?
9. Which company adapter is best?
10. How do I choose a travel adapter?
11. Are universal adapters Safe?
12. Are travel adapters Safe?
13. Do travel adapters change voltage?
14. Are power adapters Safe?

How much does a travel adapter cost?

Typical costs: Plug adapters usually cost $3-$12. Kits can contain plugs for a variety of countries. Compact multi-plug adapters can run $30-$40.

Are all travel adapters the same?

A travel adapter (sometimes called a travel plug converter) enables you to plug your electronics into walls with different sockets than the one used by your country. Not all countries use the same type of plug so I recommend you buy an international adapter.

Which Universal Travel Adapter is best?

If you want to use electronic devices in a different country, you'll probably need a travel plug adapter. After spending more than 30 hours researching and testing 14 options, we found the Epicka Universal Travel Adapter to be the best one.

How many types of adapters are there?

There are currently 15 types of plug adapters in the world today so you can see, a little research into your needs will save a headache, time and even cost later on. Finally, when deciding on grounded or ungrounded, don't be surprised to find more than one plug listed for almost all countries.

How much does an adapter cost?

Power adapters for Android and Windows phones and tablets are available through the manufacturers, typically for $20-$60.

Do I need a plug adapter for Greece?

You need to use a Type F plug adapter for Greece if your plug doesn't fit into a Greek power outlet. ... If your device doesn't run on 230 volts and isn't dual voltage then you'll also need a power converter for Greece to convert the voltage from 230 volts to the correct voltage for your device.

How do I know if I need a converter or adapter?

If you want to use it elsewhere, you'll need a converter. If you see something like “INPUT AC 120/240 V 50—60 Hz 1300 W,” then your device is dual-voltage, and you can safely use it for voltages anywhere between 120 V and 240 V. ... Small electronics, razors and non-heating appliances will need a 50-watt converter.

What's the difference between a converter and adapter?

The big difference between an adapter and a converter is electricity. While the purpose of an adapter is to simply help the plugs on your electronics fit into (or more aptly, adapt to the shape of) foreign outlets, a converter's job is to change the voltage found in an outlet to match that of your devices.

Which company adapter is best?

Best Overall: Epicka Universal Travel Adapter

The Epicka Universal USB Travel Power Adapter offers support for more than 160 countries, including the U.S., Europe, and Australia. It has a universal design that allows a multitude of plug options.

How do I choose a travel adapter?

Know the voltage you need

To check the voltage, look on your device's charger, power brick or plug; get out your glasses – the type you're looking for is usually tiny. If you see a range printed (e.g., 110-240V) or two voltages listed (120V/240V), then your device can accept power all over the world.

Are universal adapters Safe?

Some of the better universal adapters have surge protection or fuses built-in. While their effectiveness varies, they can help keep your devices safe in countries where the electricity supply isn't very reliable. Power spikes, sags, and surges can easily destroy your electronics.

Are travel adapters Safe?

If the adapter is properly specified and built, there is no reason for it to be dangerous, especially given the low power it will need to deal with. Given the low price of a generic phone charger, it is probably a good idea to just buy one that fits a European socket.

Do travel adapters change voltage?

If you have an appliance from the USA or Canada though, for example, that is only able to take 120 volts and you plug it into a European, Australian or New Zealand outlet (putting out 220-240 volts) it may damage or 'blow' your appliance.

Are power adapters Safe?

While using a ground plug adapter is a common practice, it is not safe for your home or your electronics. Older electrical outlets only have two slots, the narrow “hot” slot and the wide “neutral” slot. ... Using an adapter removes that functionality, making them vulnerable to potential damage.