[Wikimania-l] Power plugs

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(a)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(a)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(a)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(a)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(a)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(a)gmail.com> wrote: