[bullxhorns]

When bringing computers, ipods etc are there any hassles with the voltages? I know the plugs themselves will need adaptors... my only worry is the difference in voltages. Any ideas?

[dougp]

Same voltage, no issues - just the plugs as you say.

[bullxhorns]

Thanks dougp.

[dropdedfwed]

Originally Posted by bullxhorns

When bringing computers, ipods etc are there any hassles with the voltages? I know the plugs themselves will need adaptors... my only worry is the difference in voltages. Any ideas?

essentially the same voltage, same fequency.

I was advised (wisely) to avoid using the adaptors as they spark like crazy. So, if you have a few low wattage devices you wanna use, bring a power pack and cut the Aussie plug off, stick a HK/UK plug on it. great for mobile phone chargers etc... Alternatively, to quieten the uproar against power packs, just get a new power lead for your computer, and change the plugs on everything else.

DDF

[penguinsix]

I would say that Hong Kong has what they call in the US 'dirty power'--that is power that spikes up and down a bit throughout the day. Most devices are able to handle these moderate flucuations without too much problem, but I noticed many of the convertor plugs (not the transformers, but the plugs) would often blow out (especially if they have a built in fuse).

I would recommend a few other threads on this site re: what to bring, and what to sell. Ipods, laptops, hair dryer, small stuff I'd consider bringing. TVs, Desktop PCs, big monitors--you might do well to sell them back home and buy new ones in HK.

[Grriffy]

Yeah. I heard dirty power here can be a problem. I just brought an Aussie 6 point power board with a surge arrestor in it with me, and plug that in through a convertor plug. All my Aussie stuff goes into that.

[dropdedfwed]

Originally Posted by Grriffy

I just brought an Aussie 6 point power board with a surge arrestor in it with me, and plug that in through a convertor plug. All my Aussie stuff goes into that.

IMHO it would be better to cut the Aussie plug off the end and stick a fused UK/HK one on it. The wiring diagram comes with the plug...

[bullxhorns]

I am here now. And just picked up an adaptor to use in the short term. Thanks for the info... I will re-plug. Only brought the small stuff with me. Funny though - the dirty power issue, the provided kettle in my apartment sparked away and no longer works first time I tried to use it. Doesn't really fill me with confidence when plugging in my fairly expensive gadgets.

[dougp]

The only thing I've ever had trouble with is charging my mobile phone. Worked fine in Australia, then when I moved to HK it never charged properly - only got 1/2 a day out of a charge. Did a trip to Singapore and it charged fine there. So I bought a new charger in HK which works just fine here, but on a recent trip to Singapore using that charger, the phone decided to switch itself off whenever I plugged it in!

No problem with anything else though - TVs, VCR, stereo, PCs etc etc.