(1) It is all-in-one plug not multiple small plugs like my other adapter sets. This is good because pieces are not going to get lost and always be there when you need them. The "price" for being all-in-one plug that this unit is bigger than any one of the individual country adapter. The Bolse adapter's size is 2 3/8" x 1 3/4" x 2 1/4" with all prongs retracted. Its weight is 3.1 oz.
(2) In addition to the AC outlet it also has an USB port built into the unit.
Having a USB port is extremely handy for recharging mobile devices.
I tested the USB port with Tested with Nexus 7 Tab, Galaxy Nexus Phone, Galaxy 7.7 Tab using Battery App by Elvison to determine how each device recognized the charging source. 'AC' status means the charging is at full charging rate. 'USB' status indicates charging at a lower charging rate. 'Discharging' status means that the charging rate is below the power that the device is consuming so it slows down the discharge rate but does not re-charge.
The results of my test is that the plug worked well with Nexus Android devices, but did not work with Samsung Galaxy Tab.
✔ Nexus 7 Tab........................... charging at AC rate
✔ Galaxy Nexus Phone............... charging at AC rate
✔ Samsung Galaxy 7.7 Tab......... discharging
OPERATION:
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The plug operated very smoothly and I am attaching a video which demonstrates how the plug is switched between different configurations.
✔ For USA plug
Slightly press the button and slide to the right for USA/AUST plug completely as shown. Make sure the contact blades are turned to the parallel position.
✔ For Australia/New Zealand plug
Slightly press the button and slide to the right for USA/AUST plug completely as shown. Make sure the contact blades are Rotated to "\ /"position.
✔ For United Kingdom plug
Slightly press the button and slide to the left Ir UK plug completely as shown. Pull out the insulated ground pin from the housing.
✔ For EUROPEAN plug
Make sure the button is slid back to the center then press the button for Europe plug to pop out.
When the adapter is plugged into the wall socket, the "power" indicator lights up showing that the AC power and USB are operational. This plugs maximum power is 6A. This means some appliances that require higher power (for example some hair dryers) may not work. Check your appliance label to see if it requires less than 6A.
I am also attaching a collage of two photos. The first photo demonstrate how this plug fits on the power strip. It is fairly large and covers two outlets on the standard size strip. The second photo demonstrating Galaxy 7.7 tab running the Battery app (discharging).
I was provided a sample unit for testing, evaluation and writing a review. I provided pluses and minuses of my experience with this unit, and if you have questions I have not answered I am happy to reply to comments.
Overall, this plug performed well in all tests other than charging Samsung Galaxy Tablet. This plug is very well suited to those people who travel to many different countries. They can really take advantage of one plug that works in over 150 different countries. If you only travel to one country, then one dedicated plug might work better because it is smaller and lighter.
You can find it on Amazon by following this link.
Ali Julia review ★★★★★
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