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[purple_octi]

hello,

i am currently in the United States and wanted to buy a power/plug converter for my appliances (laptop, hairdryer, straightening iron) before I get to Korea. I have tried to look up information and am a little confused about what to purchase. Where can I get the proper piece of equipment? Thanks!

[sakim]

hey, I am actually looking for one too, doing some research on which one might be better. Some people I know purchased converters when they arrived to Korea.

I suggest you get an universal one. Instead of getting one specifically for Korea. Office depot has some, but only one popped out on their website

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/111752/33117-International-Travel-Plug-Adapter/
Staples is another store that had one as well

http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/p1_Camcorder-Digital-Camera-Power-Supplies_104479_Business_Supplies_10051_SEARCH

IF you don't want to purchase by stores, you can always buy universal plug converters online through -Amazon, etc

Hope this helps

[ajuma]

DON'T buy a converter in the States. They're heavy and expensive. You won't be sure if they'll work, either. When you get to Korea, ask your boss to tell you where to get a current converter...usually a hardware store, but you MIGHT find one in Emart, Homever or the like (like Wal Mart). They run about $25-$35.

One other thing: you MAY be able to get buy with the small converters (pops over the plug) IF your appliance says that it works with 220/240 current.

[eamo]

People really need to clear up their terms on this issue.

Power converters/transformers will allow 110V appliances to run on 240V mains.

An adaptor is a simple little piece of plastic which allows a flat-pin plug to be used in a round-pin socket.

Those appliances which say 110V only on the sticker need a transformer/converter.

Those which say 110V-240V require an adaptor only.

[ajuma]

you're right! I should have been more clear.

[hedonizm]

so for my hair dryer i bought in japan which is 100v i would need a converter.........my computer (a mac) has this already installed, so i guess i just need the adapter....or buy a hair dryer when i get there!
where does one go to buy a hair dryer?

[ttompatz]