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(a)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(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:
>> > 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?
>> >
>> > --
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