A Universal Plug Socket - At Last ?
 

It seems the Chinese have come up with a universal plug socket, this will be a boon to expats everywhere.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18266022

What do you think ?

Re: A Universal Plug Socket - At Last ?
 

Clever idea, but I doubt it will catch on elsewhere.

Re: A Universal Plug Socket - At Last ?
 

So do I just use an adaptor

Re: A Universal Plug Socket - At Last ?
 

We have three different adaptors in with our 'Forrin 'otel tea making kit' and we were still defeated by the ingenious plug at the last place we over-nighted in Bordeaux, there's nothing worse for us English than having to wait till 7am. for your first cup of tea.

Re: A Universal Plug Socket - At Last ?
 

Wonder who they stole that from? They only know how to rip ideas off.

Re: A Universal Plug Socket - At Last ?
 

You can buy these that simply plug into a normal European socket - and they'll accept any kind of plug. It's so slim and fits so flat, it doesn't look like an adapter - looks like the socket is simply made that way.

We have a few plugged in around the house for guests - they cost about €1.50 each at the chinese shops.