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 <[email protected] > 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 <[email protected]> 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: [email protected] >> 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 <[email protected]> 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: [email protected] >> 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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> >> 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? >> > >> > -- >> > З павагай, >> > Павел Селіцкас/Pavel Selitskas >> > Wizardist @ Wikimedia projects >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Wikimania-l mailing list >> > [email protected] >> > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >> >< >> >> > > -- > Jeromy-Yu "Jerry" Chan > > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimania-l mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l > >
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