mrkindallas, if that's all you have, you only need the plug adaptors. You don't need any convertor/transformer.

My digital camera battery charger is also AC100-240V, and I have used it in Europe with just the plug adaptor.

I purchased the converter to charge up some of my wife's toys (ipod/e-book reader) that is only 16 watts/110V. ((b))

Great...My sister will probably bring her iPod, so I should look at that...but otherwise, that's it. My mp3 player runs on AA batteries. I've learned my lesson with electronics that heat up. I don't really need them anyway, so it's less to pack and carry around. Thanks!

That looks like it might be a low-power transformer and a high-power converter in one package. That's good as long as you pay <u>close</u> attention to which setting you use for what's plugged into it!

I only use a plug adapter with my iPod Nano. It does not need a transformer or converter.

Couldn't resist - my father-in-law designed the first &quot;Crazy Curl!&quot;

Haven't read all the posts thoroughly,,,,however:
I've used the dual voltage CONAIR curling iron for years,,, with no problem. Got it at Target, Wal Mart or &quot;therabouts&quot; (:&gt;),
You DO NEED a plug adapter and I always have &quot;fun&quot; deciding which to take. You can get a KIT at the above stores which have many different ones, and I think now theyare pretty well marked...or if you are going to several countries just take all 4 or 5 of them!
No need to fool with a converter to change voltage..just takes up room.

There are probably dual hair dryers, but I can't speak for those. (my hair dries natually over night, and then I use the curling iron in the morning)

Budman - The newer ones have an automatic switch from high/low and operate 0 watts to 2000. See my Franzus link above. They (Franzus) markets them under the Travel Smart brand among others. If you don't have 0-50, you might not be able to operate your curling iron.

Robespierre,
I'm a little confused with your short lesson on converters, adaptors, etc.

I have a kit my husband bought me for Christmas at Mori luggage. The description is &quot;50/2000 Watt Voltage Converter Kit&quot;. It also says &quot;autoswitching voltage converter with adaptor plugs.&quot;

It definitely has all the different plug types needed, but I'm a little confused about your description about a converter as opposed to a transformer.

I only care about recharging my cell phone, digital camera, and IPod. So is the item I described appropriate? The model is VCAP and it says it is ETL and cETL listed.

ttt

Deb - Take a look at your cell phone, Ipod, and camera chargers. It will list the AC input. If it's in these ranges 100/110-220/240v, then you don't need any converters, just plug adaptor. If it is 110 only, then you need the converter.

My curling iron worked fine in Sicily with a converter--until I tried my hair dryer which fried the converter. I was able to purchase a small dryer for only 5 euros, though and a friend there loaned me a curling iron. I would definitely just buy a hair dryer there and just have a converter for the curling iron.