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Targus Worldpower Adapter

Targus Worldpower Adapter

Item: 857841    Model: APK01US1

Targus Worldpower Adapter
4.0stars
( 49 reviews)
  • Universal faceplates compatible with standard wall outlets worldwide
  • Red safety shutters provide protection against accidental contact with electrical current
  • Flexible, can be broken apart for ease of portability
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Universal faceplates compatible with standard wall outlets worldwideRed safety shutters provide protection against accidental contact with electrical currentFlexible, can be broken apart for ease of portabilityEachAdapterUniversal faceplates compatible with standard wall outlets worldwideRed safety shutters provide protection against accidental contact with electrical currentFlexible, can be broken apart for ease of portabilityTargus Worldpower Adapterhttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0375960_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0375960_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0375960/Targus-Worldpower-Adapter/product_857841Targus Worldpower Adapter4.049
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Targus Worldpower Adapter
 
3.9

(based on 49 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (22)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (17)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (6)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (29)
  • Durable (15)
  • Reliable (15)
  • Lightweight (13)
  • Simple (13)

Cons

  • Not durable (3)
  • Unreliable (3)

Best Uses

  • Travel (40)
  • Portable devices (5)
  • Home (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual user (18), Multimedia professional (6), Enthusiast (5), Technically challenged (5), Tech savvy (5)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (31), Business (18)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (18)

Most Helpful Positive Review

 

I would buy this product again and again

I really enjoyed this product. It was very useful when my husband and I traveled to Europe. We were able to use our electronic devices especially our computer. This product would be the product...Read complete review

I really enjoyed this product. It was very useful when my husband and I traveled to Europe. We were able to use our electronic devices especially our computer. This product would be the product you would need for travel outside the country. We love it because we travel alot. I recommend this product for anyone who does alot of travel outside the country. It is great.

VS

Most Helpful Negative Review

 

bad connection - throws off sparks

I bought this product to use in Europe for 8 months. When I first bought it, I was very surprised how loosely US 3-prong plugs fit--there is no secure connection between the...Read complete review

I bought this product to use in Europe for 8 months. When I first bought it, I was very surprised how loosely US 3-prong plugs fit--there is no secure connection between the plug and this plug adapter. This plug adaptor worked fine, however, for about 4 months. Every once in a while, when I plugged in my laptop using the adapter, the plug would throw off sparks. After about 4 months, however, every time I so much as touched the plug, it would throw off a spark. Now, the plug has started to melt and it is extremely hard to find a good connection in order to charge my laptop.

Another problem: there are 2 types of outlets in Europe--large, round outlets with a secure seat and grounding clips (plug type "F") and the smaller, ungrounded europlug (plug type "C"). This adapter is a C-type plug, meaning it is ungrounded, and has no secure seat to ensure that the plug doesn't jiggle in the socket.

This product was recommended to me by Dell--I would only recommend it, however, for very short trips.

Reviewed by 49 customers

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5.0

Easy, compact

By on the road

from atlanta, ga

About Me Avid Gamer, Multimedia Professional

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Durable and Reliable
  • Simple
  • Universal

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Travel

    Comments about Targus Worldpower Adapter:

    Have used all over Europe and in China - worked great everywhere.

    • Primary use:
    • Business

    Comment on this review(earn points)

     
    4.0

    Very Versatile

    By Corey

    from Bay Shore, NY

    About Me Technically Challenged

    Verified Buyer
    This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

    Pros

    • Durable and Reliable
    • Lightweight
    • Simple
    • Universal

    Cons

    • None For Me

    Best Uses

    • Travel

    Comments about Targus Worldpower Adapter:

    Works great with no problems or issues. Keep in mind that it's an adapter and not a converter. You'll need to add a converter if you wish to utilize the equipment in countries that operate on 240 as opposed to our system of 110.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Comment on this review(earn points)

     
    4.0

    Right Sized and Easy to Use

    By Dan the Suite Talker

    from West Chester, Pa

    About Me Multimedia Professional, Technically Challenged, Tech Savvy

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Plug And Play
    • Simple
    • Universal

    Cons

    • Could Be Smaller

    Best Uses

    • Travel

    Comments about Targus Worldpower Adapter:

    The combination of the 3 most used plug types gives one the ability to use electronics (with internal voltage converters) virtually anywhere in the world.

    • Primary use:
    • Business

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    5.0

    I would buy this product again

    By Prem

    from Carlsbad, CA

    About Me Multimedia Professional

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Simple
    • Universal

    Cons

    • Difficult To Configure

    Best Uses

      Comments about Targus Worldpower Adapter:

      Instructions could be better. Did not work on X-box 360 in Asia

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

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      1.0

      Not what it said it would be!

      By Beverly

      from Chicago, IL

      About Me Can Use Tech When Needed

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Needs 3-prong Capability
      • Not Versatile Enough

      Best Uses

        Comments about Targus Worldpower Adapter:

        Very upset to get to Europe to find adaptor will not work with a 3-prong plug! What laptop does not require a grounded plug for recharging??? How could this win laptop awards????? Thankfully the hotel had free use of the computers in their business center. I carried my laptop for nothing!

        I hope not to have a problem when I return it!!!

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

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        • Q:

          Does it matter if my laptop plug has 3 prongs when using this adapter? The adapter fits my plug, but I'm not sure if once I plug it in there will be a problem since the part going into the wall only has 2 prongs? I will be traveling to Spain if that matters.
          Asked on 7/2/2012 by RM

          1 answer

          • A:

            It does not affect the functionality of the plug if the number of prongs on the laptop adapter does not match the part going into the wall; this adapter has received a good review regarding its U.S. (Whose laptop prongs are usually 3) to Spain (two prongs) conversion/functionality.

            Answered on 7/3/2012 by Community Answer from None
        • Q:

          Will this work to adapt a U.S. Blackberry phone charger to both types of outlets in France? Travel will be off-the-beaten-path in Provence. Thanks :).
          Asked on 6/5/2012 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • A:

            The Targus Worldpower Adapter will function to adapt a Blackberry phone charger to both types of power outlets used in France.

            Answered on 6/5/2012 by Community Answer from None
        • Q:

          Will this product work in South Africa? They seem to use a variation of the British plug, designated Type M.
          Asked on 5/14/2012 by Bob from Howell, MI

          1 answer

          • A:

            This product will most likely not work in South Africa. The plugs it comes with are for North America, Europe, UK, Australia and Asia Pacific areas. For South Africa you'll need a type M plug, with 3 large pins in a triangular pattern.

            Answered on 5/15/2012 by Community Answer from None
        • Q:

          I am going to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, and Rome. I am bringing my 3rd generation iPad and a battery charger for my camera. I just want to make sure this product will charge these.thanks
          Asked on 5/10/2012 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • A:

            Yes, this worldpower adapter will charge your ipad and camera.

            Answered on 5/11/2012 by Community Answer from None
        • Q:

          I will use this product with my HP laptop in the UK, will I need a voltage converter?
          Asked on 8/20/2011 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • A:

            No you will not need a converter but most HP power adapters require a ground which this product doesn't supply.

            Answered on 9/11/2011 by Carlin from Corvallis, Or
        • Q:

          I am traveling to Israel, will this work there?
          Asked on 1/19/2011 by capt Sonja

          1 answer

          • CUSTOMER CARE

            A:

            Per Targus, yes, it will.

            Answered on 1/27/2011 by Rebecca P from Staples
        • Q:

          Is the Targus Worldpower Adaptor different than the Targus Worldpower Travel Adaptor by having a decent ground for all the adaptations? I've read that the Targus Worldpower Travel Adaptor has had issues with no grounding plug on the converter end.
          Asked on 7/16/2010 by goldflier from Chester, NH

          1 answer

          • CUSTOMER CARE

            A:

            This is the Worldpower Travel Adapter.

            Answered on 8/3/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
        • Q:

          My daughter will be studying abroad this fall in Denmark and I was wondering if this item would work in that country's outlets?
          Asked on 7/1/2010 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • CUSTOMER CARE

            A:

            Yes, this will work in Denmark.

            Answered on 7/20/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
        • Q:

          Does this product work in South America, Argentina or Brazil, specifically.
          Asked on 6/3/2010 by Joseph from Washington, DC

          1 answer

          • CUSTOMER CARE

            A:

            Argentina has standardised on type I sockets and plugs. Type C plugs and power points are still commonly found in older buildings. This will work with type I sockets. In Brazil there is no standard voltage so I cannot confirm or deny that it will work.

            Answered on 6/10/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
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