Global Converter for appliances up to 1600 watts
Get the power you need when you travel abroad.
A must-have when traveling abroad.
- Power converter with 5 built-in adapter plugs
- Use with small appliances up to 1600 watts
- Converts power and adapts plugs in over 120 countries
No individual plugs to misplace. Compact and easy to fit in your luggage, it has five built-in adapter plugs for use in over 120 countries on every continent. Use with small travel appliances up to 1600 watts, including most hair dryers, travel steamers and irons.
Important: Always check your appliance's wattage requirement and your destination's voltage standard to ensure compatibility.
Converts power—and changes plug shape
This all-in-one unit does both, making it easy to use your travel appliances in over 120 countries worldwide. Works in the following locations: Europe, Central America, South America, Caribbean, Canada, Africa, Middle East and Asia.
Caution
Not for use with low-watt appliances (shavers, battery chargers and curling irons) or computers, stereos, TVs, DVD players and massagers.
Global Converter for appliances up to 1600 watts
599472p
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
69%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to configure (7)
- Reliable (7)
- Easy to use (6)
- Durable (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (6), Enthusiast (4), Power user (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (12)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Mixed Feelings
I bought one of these and spent 5 months in the Middle East with no problems, using everything from phone chargers to computer chargers. I lost it after I got home, then bought another...Read complete review
I bought one of these and spent 5 months in the Middle East with no problems, using everything from phone chargers to computer chargers. I lost it after I got home, then bought another one that I used for 3 weeks in Germany before it stopped working and shorted out my hair clippers. After that I bought another one and have spent over a year in Germany with it with absolutely no problems. Again, I use it for everything and I use it every day. It is in almost continuous use. So it seems really hit or miss. I'd still recommend it.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Beware
Although it says prominently that this unit is good for "up to 1600 watts," it is easy to miss in the fine prin that it is not usable for a lower watta...Read complete review
Although it says prominently that this unit is good for "up to 1600 watts," it is easy to miss in the fine prin that it is not usable for a lower wattage range.
Easier to spot on the website, hard to spot on the packaging if you buy i in the store.
DON'T buy this thinking you can poswer your computer, charge yor iPod or Camera, etc.
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Pros
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Global Converter for appliances up to 1600 watts:
Because we were in the Middle East we used the top adapter. We did not realize until a couple of days into the trip that it locked into place. We had to tug a little to get the adapter to extend fully, but once it exteded, it worked perfectly.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
Comments about Global Converter for appliances up to 1600 watts:
This square box shap will not fit in raised outlets you find in Ireland, the UK and France.
Had to get a power strip to plug into to use.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Configure
- Easy To Use
- Reliable Performance
Cons
- Not Durable
- Overheating Meltdown
Best Uses
- Have Used Worldwide
- Travel
Comments about Global Converter for appliances up to 1600 watts:
Replacing one I have used extensively worldwide that somehow overheated -melting the Autralia plastic push button. It still functions, but I never want to be without one.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Configure
Cons
- Not Usable With High Load
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Global Converter for appliances up to 1600 watts:
We had this unit for almost 10 years. It worked fine with a small load like a shaver. But it blew up when we tried to use it with a large load, a 120 volt heating pad in 220 volt Scotland. I do not think it can really handle 1600 watts except if the load has the same voltage rating as the wall plug. This unit needs a fuse ala the 85 watt converter that is also sold by Brookstone.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Configure
- Easy To Use
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable Devices
- Travel
Comments about Global Converter for appliances up to 1600 watts:
Light and compact, easy to use.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Exclusive
Cons
- Incomparable
Best Uses
- Handy
Comments about Global Converter for appliances up to 1600 watts:
I come from India where due to Increased industrialization there is Power shortage
We encounter daily unpredictable power failures.Your new Innovate and handy device will avert accidents especially Seniors like me.Thanks for inviting feed back .Partha
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Configure
- Easy To Use
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Global Converter for appliances up to 1600 watts:
Everything included in one enclosed case, so no individual pieces could be misplaced. Just used it for the first time in Madrid. It worked perfect with ipod, cell phone, Blackberry, small notebook, digital camera.
Make sure it fits snug into the wall plug. Due to its boxy shape, it may slide out of the wall plug, if not pressed into the plug, and held in for a second.
- Gift:
- No
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Global Converter for appliances up to 1600 watts:
I bought one of these and spent 5 months in the Middle East with no problems, using everything from phone chargers to computer chargers. I lost it after I got home, then bought another one that I used for 3 weeks in Germany before it stopped working and shorted out my hair clippers. After that I bought another one and have spent over a year in Germany with it with absolutely no problems. Again, I use it for everything and I use it every day. It is in almost continuous use. So it seems really hit or miss. I'd still recommend it.
- Gift:
- No
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Consistent Performance
- Durable
- Easy To Configure
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable Devices
- Travel
Comments about Global Converter for appliances up to 1600 watts:
I travel to the UK alot and couldn't live without this adaptor! It's so easy to use and you can't lose all the little parts since they are all built into the unit. I primarily use this for hair dryers, flat irons and curling irons. Love!
- Gift:
- No
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Poor Design
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Global Converter for appliances up to 1600 watts:
I am livid. I'm in Australia and my room almost caught on fire because my charger started melting. I was completely using it correctly. I think it's almost criminal how they trick you into buying and using it only to find out it's for hair dryers that cost less than the converter itself.
- Gift:
- Yes
- Primary use:
- Personal
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Global Converter for appliances up to 1600 watts
599472p
Brookstone/OSIM-branded products are backed by a one-year limited warranty.
Our innovative products will provide you and your family with years of enjoyment. And with the Brookstone Protection Plus service and replacement plans, you'll have the added peace of mind knowing that if the unexpected does happen, we will simply repair or replace your covered product.* Our enhanced coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty, saving you time and money.
- Replacement Plan - 1 Year $5.99
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Global Converter for appliances up to 1600 watts
599472p
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