Targus Travel Power Outlets with Surge Protection (APS03US)
by Targus
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Manufacturer: TargusFormat: CD-ROM
Platform: Windows
Model: APS03US
Product features:
- 4 grounded 3-prong type power plug with surge protection and an 8¿ power cable
- Protects electrical devices from harmful power surges and spikes
- Small form factor. Easily stores in small laptop cases or luggage
- Outlets available to accommodate larger sized power adapters
- Built-in over-current protection with manual resettable button
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Customer Review: Misleading product, and does NOT work outside US
Summary: 1 Stars
Unlike some other travel strips you may find, this one will NOT work internationally where voltage standards are 220/240 instead of 110/120 as it is here in the US.
This would not be a big problem, if Targus had bothered to LET US KNOW what standard this power strip is rated at. Instead, the packaging says nothing except that it's rated for "up to 330", which is completely misleading and leads you to think it will work at 220 INPUT (of course this still means whatever you plug into the strip needs to be rated at 220 too, obviously this strip is not a voltage converter).
I found out the hard way. The instant I used a plug converter and then plugged this strip into an outlet, it literally blew up. There was nothing plugged into the strip. The strip itself cannot be plugged into any 220 rated country. Targus is totally misleading users, this thing won't work internationally regardless of whether the devices you plug into the strip are capable of 110 or 220. Piece of garbage.
What good is a so-called "travel" strip if it doesn't work anywhere in the world that uses 220. Get the Monster product instead of this, search Amazon for "Monster Outlets to go Power Strip" and get that instead of this, that one can handle 220 input (again, this doesn't mean you can then plug a 110 device into the strip, the device also needs to be rated 220, though most electronics are) which means it's actually really a travel strip.
Shame on Targus for trying to cover up this product's shortcomings by intentionally leaving the number out of the packaging and misleadingly mention 330.
Description of Targus Travel Power Outlets with Surge Protection (APS03US)
The Targus Travel Power Outlets with Surge Protection is a portable power strip that provides 4 outlets. Perfect for travel, the power strip makes it possible to plug in several devices when only one outlet may be available in a hotel room or airport. The Targus Power Outlet is the only travel size power strip currently available that features surge protection to help keep electronics protected from unexpected surges and spikes. The outlets are also designed to accommodate larger plug sizes to optimize the usage of each outlet. With its compact design, the power outlets can easily fit into a laptop case or luggage for added convenience. The Targus Travel Power Outlets are ideal for traveling professionals, students, or any individual requiring additional power outlets to safely power or charge electrical devices.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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