On 4 August 2013 18:43, Francis Kaswahili
<fkaswahili@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi, Communnity hopefully you're the way to HK but l want to know how
to access mobile in Tanzania we have VODACOM, TIGO, AIRTEL, TTCL,
sASATEL and ZANTEL so l want to know among of all those is any one
operating in HK?.. Simplly l can use with my sim card?.. Without any
changes?..
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> On Sunday, August 4, 2013, keilanawiki@gmail.com wrote:
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>> Are the plugs in HK the same as in the UK?
>>
>> Yes
>>
>>
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>> From: "Andrew Lih" <andrew@andrewlih.com <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml',
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>> Subject: [Wikimania-l] Power plugs
>> Date: Sat, Aug 3, 2013 5:57 PM
>>
>
>
>
>>
>>
>
>> FYI,
>>
>> I'm also proposing a "Tech shopping" meetup on Wednesday, on Development
>> Day 1. This will bring folks to the main tech shopping area of Hong Kong,
>> Sham Shui Po, where you can get these plugs, cell phones, computer parts,
>> or whatever electronics you may want.
>>
>> See link here:
>> http://wikimania2013.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetups#Tech_Shopping_Meetup
>>
>> -Andrew
>>
>>
>> -Andrew Lih
>> Associate professor of journalism, American University
>> Email: andrew@andrewlih.com <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml',
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>>
>> On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 6:54 AM, Andrew Lih
>> <andrew@andrewlih.com<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'andrew@andrewlih.com');>>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > There are adapters available in hardware/household stores in HK, and
>> > depending on the location, it should be cheap, anywhere from HKD 12 to
>> 25.
>> >
>> > This one is likely the most useful, as it takes both Europlug and US.
>> >
>> > https://secure.flickr.com/photos/fuzheado/9432619132/
>> >
>> >
>> > In a pinch, you can cheat -- you can plug the two round ends of the
>> > Europlug into a three prong UK socket if you find an implement to press
>> > into the third grounding hole, thereby releasing the catch for the first
>> > two live holes. Don't electrocute yourself!
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > -Andrew Lih
>> > Associate professor of journalism, American University
>> > Email: andrew@andrewlih.com <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml',
>> 'andrew@andrewlih.com');>
>> > WEB: http://www.andrewlih.com
>> > BOOK: The Wikipedia Revolution: http:/www.wikipediarevolution.com
>> > PROJECT: Wiki Makes Video
>> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Wiki_Makes_Video
>> >
>> >
>> > On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 10:43 PM, Daniel Schwen
>> > <lists@schwen.de<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'lists@schwen.de');>>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Yeah, that is the first thing I'll have to buy, too (only US to UK).
>> >> Those are usually available at airports.
>> >>
>> >> On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 8:40 AM, Paul Selitskas
>> >> <p.selitskas@gmail.com<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml',
>> >> 'p.selitskas@gmail.com');>
>> >
>> >> wrote:
>> >> > Hi.
>> >> >
>> >> > Are there Europlug/Schuko to BS1363 adapters available in Hong Kong?
>> >> > I
>> >> > couldn't find any in my country. Where can I buy one for myself?
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > З павагай,
>> >> > Павел Селіцкас/Pavel Selitskas
>> >> > Wizardist @ Wikimedia projects
>> >> >
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> at the airport there are some USB charging port, but not in the down town
> and the venue
>
> On Sunday, August 4, 2013, Charles Gregory wrote:
>
>> Alternatively, I'm worked out that the only appliances I'll be taking that
>> will need charging during the time I'm away are my iPhone and iPad (same
>> connector - pre iPhone 5). I'm sure I can just get a HK/UK Apple charger
>> (or even an HK/UK to USB charging adaptor) fairly cheaply at the airport.
>> It's also entirely feasible that some places may even have USB charging
>> ports, although I won't be counting on it (can any of the Wikimania team
>> confirm or deny?).
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Charles
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 8:57 AM, Andrew Lih <andrew@andrewlih.com> wrote:
>>
>> FYI,
>>
>> I'm also proposing a "Tech shopping" meetup on Wednesday, on Development
>> Day 1. This will bring folks to the main tech shopping area of Hong Kong,
>> Sham Shui Po, where you can get these plugs, cell phones, computer parts,
>> or whatever electronics you may want.
>>
>> See link here:
>> http://wikimania2013.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetups#Tech_Shopping_Meetup
>>
>> -Andrew
>>
>>
>> -Andrew Lih
>> Associate professor of journalism, American University
>> Email: andrew@andrewlih.com
>> WEB: http://www.andrewlih.com
>> BOOK: The Wikipedia Revolution: http:/www.wikipediarevolution.com
>> PROJECT: Wiki Makes Video
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Wiki_Makes_Video
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 6:54 AM, Andrew Lih <andrew@andrewlih.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> There are adapters available in hardware/household stores in HK, and
>> depending on the location, it should be cheap, anywhere from HKD 12 to 25.
>>
>> This one is likely the most useful, as it takes both Europlug and US.
>>
>> https://secure.flickr.com/photos/fuzheado/9432619132/
>>
>>
>> In a pinch, you can cheat -- you can plug the two round ends of the
>> Europlug into a three prong UK socket if you find an implement to press
>> into the third grounding hole, thereby releasing the catch for the first
>> two live holes. Don't electrocute yourself!
>>
>>
>>
>> -Andrew Lih
>> Associate professor of journalism, American University
>> Email: andrew@andrewlih.com
>> WEB: http://www.andrewlih.com
>> BOOK: The Wikipedia Revolution: http:/www.wikipediarevolution.com
>> PROJECT: Wiki Makes Video
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Wiki_Makes_Video
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 10:43 PM, Daniel Schwen <lists@schwen.de> wrote:
>>
>> Yeah, that is the first thing I'll have to buy, too (only US to UK).
>> Those are usually available at airports.
>>
>> On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 8:40 AM, Paul Selitskas <p.selitskas@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> > Hi.
>> >
>> > Are there Europlug/Schuko to BS1363 adapters available in Hong Kong? I
>> > couldn't find any in my country. Where can I buy one for myself?
>> >
>> > --
>> > З павагай,
>> > Павел Селіцкас/Pavel Selitskas
>> > Wizardist @ Wikimedia projects
>> >
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > Wikimania-l mailing list
>> > Wikimania-l@lists.wikimedia.org
>> > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l
>> ><
>>
>>
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> From: ViswaPrabha (വിശ്വപ്രഭ)
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> During last Wikimania (DC), I had vehemently suggested that accessories
> like power plugs and split-outs of local / Universal standards and possibly
> even different kinds of USB chargers could be very suitable candidates for
> http://shop.wikimedia.org/ merchandise at their stalls.
>
> They could even be branded and thus act as some Wikimedia brand
> advertisement!
>
> In any case, what I do normally is to keep a power strip with 5 or 6
> outlets (with my local standard) with *just a single input plug* that is
> either universal or adapted to the visiting country's standard. It is just
> a little extra luggage compared to the size and weight of all other gadgets
> we must carry anyway.
>
> -User:Viswaprabha
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 6:14 AM, Jeromy-Yu Maximilian Chan <yuyu@wikimedia.hk
>> wrote:
>
>> at the airport there are some USB charging port, but not in the down town
>> and the venue
>>
>> On Sunday, August 4, 2013, Charles Gregory wrote:
>>
>>> Alternatively, I'm worked out that the only appliances I'll be taking
>>> that will need charging during the time I'm away are my iPhone and iPad
>>> (same connector - pre iPhone 5). I'm sure I can just get a HK/UK Apple
>>> charger (or even an HK/UK to USB charging adaptor) fairly cheaply at the
>>> airport. It's also entirely feasible that some places may even have USB
>>> charging ports, although I won't be counting on it (can any of the
>>> Wikimania team confirm or deny?).
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Charles
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 8:57 AM, Andrew Lih <andrew@andrewlih.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> FYI,
>>>
>>> I'm also proposing a "Tech shopping" meetup on Wednesday, on Development
>>> Day 1. This will bring folks to the main tech shopping area of Hong Kong,
>>> Sham Shui Po, where you can get these plugs, cell phones, computer parts,
>>> or whatever electronics you may want.
>>>
>>> See link here:
>>> http://wikimania2013.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetups#Tech_Shopping_Meetup
>>>
>>> -Andrew
>>>
>>>
>>> -Andrew Lih
>>> Associate professor of journalism, American University
>>> Email: andrew@andrewlih.com
>>> WEB: http://www.andrewlih.com
>>> BOOK: The Wikipedia Revolution: http:/www.wikipediarevolution.com
>>> PROJECT: Wiki Makes Video
>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Wiki_Makes_Video
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 6:54 AM, Andrew Lih <andrew@andrewlih.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> There are adapters available in hardware/household stores in HK, and
>>> depending on the location, it should be cheap, anywhere from HKD 12 to
>>> 25.
>>>
>>> This one is likely the most useful, as it takes both Europlug and US.
>>>
>>> https://secure.flickr.com/photos/fuzheado/9432619132/
>>>
>>>
>>> In a pinch, you can cheat -- you can plug the two round ends of the
>>> Europlug into a three prong UK socket if you find an implement to press
>>> into the third grounding hole, thereby releasing the catch for the first
>>> two live holes. Don't electrocute yourself!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -Andrew Lih
>>> Associate professor of journalism, American University
>>> Email: andrew@andrewlih.com
>>> WEB: http://www.andrewlih.com
>>> BOOK: The Wikipedia Revolution: http:/www.wikipediarevolution.com
>>> PROJECT: Wiki Makes Video
>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Wiki_Makes_Video
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 10:43 PM, Daniel Schwen <lists@schwen.de> wrote:
>>>
>>> Yeah, that is the first thing I'll have to buy, too (only US to UK).
>>> Those are usually available at airports.
>>>
>>> On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 8:40 AM, Paul Selitskas <p.selitskas@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> > Hi.
>>> >
>>> > Are there Europlug/Schuko to BS1363 adapters available in Hong Kong? I
>>> > couldn't find any in my country. Where can I buy one for myself?
>>> >
>>> > --
>>> > З павагай,
>>> > Павел Селіцкас/Pavel Selitskas
>>> > Wizardist @ Wikimedia projects
>>> >
>>> > _______________________________________________
>>> > Wikimania-l mailing list
>>> > Wikimania-l@lists.wikimedia.org
>>> > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l
>>> ><
>>>
>>>
>>
>> --
>> Jeromy-Yu "Jerry" Chan
>>
>>
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