at the airport there are some USB charging port, but not in the down town and the venue I think
On Sunday, August 4, 2013, Charles Gregory wrote: > Alternatively, I'm worked out that the only appliances I'll be taking that > will need charging during the time I'm away are my iPhone and iPad (same > connector - pre iPhone 5). I'm sure I can just get a HK/UK Apple charger > (or even an HK/UK to USB charging adaptor) fairly cheaply at the airport. > It's also entirely feasible that some places may even have USB charging > ports, although I won't be counting on it (can any of the Wikimania team > confirm or deny?). > > Regards, > > Charles > > > On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 8:57 AM, Andrew Lih <[email protected]> wrote: > > FYI, > > I'm also proposing a "Tech shopping" meetup on Wednesday, on Development > Day 1. This will bring folks to the main tech shopping area of Hong Kong, > Sham Shui Po, where you can get these plugs, cell phones, computer parts, > or whatever electronics you may want. > > See link here: > http://wikimania2013.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetups#Tech_Shopping_Meetup > > -Andrew > > > -Andrew Lih > Associate professor of journalism, American University > Email: [email protected] > WEB: http://www.andrewlih.com > BOOK: The Wikipedia Revolution: http:/www.wikipediarevolution.com > PROJECT: Wiki Makes Video > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Wiki_Makes_Video > > > On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 6:54 AM, Andrew Lih <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi, > > There are adapters available in hardware/household stores in HK, and > depending on the location, it should be cheap, anywhere from HKD 12 to 25. > > This one is likely the most useful, as it takes both Europlug and US. > > https://secure.flickr.com/photos/fuzheado/9432619132/ > > > In a pinch, you can cheat -- you can plug the two round ends of the > Europlug into a three prong UK socket if you find an implement to press > into the third grounding hole, thereby releasing the catch for the first > two live holes. Don't electrocute yourself! > > > > -Andrew Lih > Associate professor of journalism, American University > Email: [email protected] > WEB: http://www.andrewlih.com > BOOK: The Wikipedia Revolution: http:/www.wikipediarevolution.com > PROJECT: Wiki Makes Video > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Wiki_Makes_Video > > > On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 10:43 PM, Daniel Schwen <[email protected]> wrote: > > Yeah, that is the first thing I'll have to buy, too (only US to UK). > Those are usually available at airports. > > On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 8:40 AM, Paul Selitskas <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Hi. > > > > Are there Europlug/Schuko to BS1363 adapters available in Hong Kong? I > > couldn't find any in my country. Where can I buy one for myself? > > > > -- > > З павагай, > > Павел Селіцкас/Pavel Selitskas > > Wizardist @ Wikimedia projects > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Wikimania-l mailing list > > [email protected] > > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l > >< > > -- Jeromy-Yu "Jerry" Chan
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