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:

at the airport there are some USB charging port, but not in the down town and the venue I think On Sunday, August 4, 2013, Charles Gregory wrote: -- Jeromy-Yu "Jerry" Chan

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 &lt;yuyu(a)wikimedia.hk > 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 &lt;andrew(a)andrewlih.com>> >> 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 &lt;andrew(a)andrewlih.com>> >> 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 &lt;lists(a)schwen.de>> >> 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 &lt;p.selitskas(a)gmail.com&gt; >>> > 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(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >> >< >> >> > > -- > Jeromy-Yu "Jerry" Chan > > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimania-l mailing list > Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l > >