Simran SMF-200 Deluxe 200 Watts Step Down Voltage Converter for International Travel to 220V / 240V Countries ~ Ideal for Blackberry, Laptops, iPods & Phones etc by SIMRAN
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Digital camera reviews of Simran SMF-200 Deluxe 200 Watts Step Down Voltage Converter for International Travel to 220V / 240V Countries ~ Ideal for Blackberry, Laptops, iPods & Phones etc
Digital camera Review: It malfunctioned after a couple of days
Summary: 2 Stars
I wanted to use this with my laptop and other appliances when I am INDIA , it worked fine ( with a little noise) for a couple of days and then the third day it stopped working.Digital camera Review: It's a small brick
Summary: 4 Stars
Helpful device, especially as I couldn't trust the power quality in the hotel. It is a small brick, however, and is not something you want to put in your briefcase (more like your suitcase). Good value for the money.Digital camera Review: JS
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this item mainly after I got frustrated with 45W/50W converters dying out in a couple of weeks. But this one is really built very well and still going strong after a month. My wife used hr CHI 1 inch hair iron (35W) and it handled it without any fuss or heat at all. The 50W converters would just get hot like crazy in 2 minutes that she never could use her iron. But with the SIMRAN no such problems. I'm quite happy with the purchase. The only downside is that it is a bit heavy.Digital camera Review: Long Cord is the BEST!
Summary: 5 Stars
The best thing about this transformer is the long cord between the European plug and the American outlet/box. The reason for this is twofold. First, it gives you some extension, in addition to the cord on your electronic item, if the outlet in your hotel room (or wherever) isn't close to were you need it. Second, the plug fits in the recessed, round European outlets perfectly! My husband has a transformer that is just a European plug directly on the transformer box/outlet, and it doesn't fit into the round recessed "holes" that all European outlets seem to be located in. He needs a simple converter like you use on battery charging electronics along with his transformer.
You don't need one of these for iPods, Kindles, etc. But, surprisingly we discovered that you do need one to charge Nintendo DS's - and, of course, for non-battery electronics (blow dryers, curling irons, white noise machines, etc.)
Digital camera Review: Look At The Weight
Summary: 3 Stars
I too failed to note the 2 pounds of weight and was shocked when the box arrived feeling like I'd ordered a small brick. I have not used it. I did buy it after my smaller converter heated up like a toaster on a trip to Vietnam and often worried me. But, until I haul this...and that is the issue, will I haul this or not....on my back to some far off outpost or keep shopping.
You learn something all the time and checking the weight was one thing I overlooked.