International plug adaptor for use in Continental Europe.

It was quite the ordeal to travel out the country, including figuring out adapters & converters:Adapter: used to fit the correct size/shape of holes.Converter: used to adjust the voltage for your particular plugged in item. You have to look at the fine type printed on each item you bring: from cell phones to curling irons to see what voltage they can handle (all of mine handled varying voltage (100-210), so no converter needed). iPhones, iPads, etc. vary their voltage too, so no converter needed.I purchased two of these and they worked perfectly. We traveled to French Polynesia (Tahiti) 110 voltage with the two or three cylinder type prong plugs. They work in France & many other European countries as well.I was also concerned that we would need a grounded adapter, not because of our items, but because I read that these small adapters can fall out easily. So I purchased one grounded (3 prong) one just in case - this was never needed. The two prong adapters fit snugly: easy to insert, keep in, hold iPhone converters and remove for all three different hotels we stayed in.

I ordered this adapter because it looked a little better made than some of the others, and reviews of some other design adapters complained of loose fit and plugs falling out (reviews of this adapter were more positive). When the part arrived, it was white, not black, and it was a completely different adapter design than shown in the picture. I received a part that looked just like a Power Bright GS9 that currently sells for $2.13 each. I called Amazon, and they were nice enough to accept a return and offer free shipping on the replacement. I assumed that perhaps someone's honest mistake led to my having received the wrong part. But, when I ordered this part a second time, I again received the wrong part. If you want an adapter that looks like the picture, you won't get one. If fact, you get a cheaper design that looks weak and is a loose fit to most plugs due to the large openings in the back. If you want an adapter like the Power Bright GS9, order that one and save a couple bucks. Skip this one since it apparently doesn't exist anymore (as of June, 2012).

Just wanted to point out that what I received was not what was shown in the image. I have the exact part shown in the image and it works great for trips to European countries like Germany and Italy. I ordered two of these and what i received was different than shown. I bought these right before my last trip. I was concerned with the fact that they where different than what I already had, but before I returned them I decided to take one with me to try it out. My original one fit the plug on the end of the cord very well and was tight enough to maintain the connection. The new one that I received was not able to keep the plug connected in the European outlet. Very disappointing since I really just wanted what I knew already worked.I would recommend the one in the image, but buyer beware that you might not get what is shown and I can verify that it doesn't work very well.

These were a little different from the picture when they arrived, but no problem. They work in continental Europe, as advertised, and also in Israel, but not England. If your electronic device is rated 115-240 (read the fine print on your power adapter or the device casing), this should be all you need to plug it in and charge it on an international trip. In my experience, most modern laptops, digital cameras, Apple devices, etc. need only this to charge. (Hair dryers and curling irons will need a power converter . . .)

Great adaptors. I used them in Germany and Poland without any problems. I would definitely recommend them.

Not only that but the small dip in the center of this adapter on each side makes it possible to also adapt a US plug with a ground prong to a European plug. I've found that this adapter also works in many countries outside Europe, Asian and African countries as well. Very good product.

Good product.

worked great