I've found my ideal Travel Charger

[qaz]

Sorry, I was meaning for charging into the laptop USB C wall to USB C Surface ( like my Dell laptop) which would save me lugging around the transformer.

sounds like this:

My Surface 3 certainly does. I bought one of the above mentioned adaptors from amazon before I realised just straight usb C (with a decent wall plug) charges it too.

You mean like this? USB-C and Fast Charging for Surface - Microsoft Support

How to charge Surface - Microsoft Support

Find out how to check the battery status, recharge, and make your battery last on Surface running Windows 10/11.

support.microsoft.com

You can also get a charging cable for the charge port such as

https://www.amazon.com.au/Surface-Connect-Charging-Compatible-Microsoft/dp/B07PNTDKNR?th=1

these are better

 

[Pushka]

When travelling with family of 5, I usually take two international adaptors and 2 power boards, which provides enough sockets for all.

Power boards are banned on cruises so we have to take more adaptors to compensate.

 

[VPS]

Even these?

 

[Ouabain]

Even these?View attachment 436685

How heavy are those?

 

[Flyerwin]

Power boards are banned on cruises

Yeah, they are meant to be banned at work too as they are a fire hazard.

 

[Pushka]

Even these?View attachment 436685

I hope not because we will have a couple. It's the long flat ones they don't like and can pick up easily. And one of these did cause a fire in sons bedroom due to dust collection and heater plugged in. It does happen!

 

[RooFlyer]

Thank you to @TheRealTMA for some generosity today which should solve my problem

 

[VPS]

How heavy are those?

 

[COC]

Even these?View attachment 436685

Where can you get these?

 

[VPS]

Where can you get these?

Amazon Costco Kmart

Kmart ones have got a USB c which I think is better

Arlec 4 Outlet Desktop Power Station - Kmart

Shop Arlec 4 Outlet Desktop Power Station at Kmart. Enjoy Australia-wide delivery or free click & collect on selected items.

www.kmart.com.au

https://www.costco.com.au/Electronics/Mobile-Phones/Mobile-Accessories/Allocacoc-PowerCube-With-4-Power-Outlets-And-2-USB-Ports-2-x-15M/p/52627

 

[COC]

Amazon Costco Kmart

Kmart ones have got a USB c which I think is better

Arlec 4 Outlet Desktop Power Station - Kmart

Shop Arlec 4 Outlet Desktop Power Station at Kmart. Enjoy Australia-wide delivery or free click & collect on selected items.

www.kmart.com.au

https://www.costco.com.au/Electronics/Mobile-Phones/Mobile-Accessories/Allocacoc-PowerCube-With-4-Power-Outlets-And-2-USB-Ports-2-x-15M/p/52627

Oh 60 AUD at Costco that is steep for someone earning 30 an hour. But at K-Mart 20 AUD with USD C. Arlec so quality is good. Unless somebody knows that Costco brand is superior? Also Amazon have a variety of choices and price points starting around 13 AUD to 59.

 

[VPS]

Oh 60 AUD at Costco that is steep for someone earning 30 an hour. But at K-Mart 20 AUD with USD C. Arlec so quality is good. Unless somebody knows that Costco brand is superior? Also Amazon have a variety of choices and price points starting around 13 AUD to 59.

your choice - google is your friend

 

[COC]

your choice - google is your friend

Arlec is good quality and like you said before has USB-C which is a life saver 4 me.

 

[Matt_01]

good idea

any bus issues?

No issues on busses, in the past I just approached the driver and asked could it could be plugged in if there was space available, if I cannot speak the language I just show the drive the device and they know what I am after. I have used it on tour and some public busses (longer trips) without an issue using it to charge phones, iPads and my battery. In Mongolia I had asked to plug it in on day 1 and it stayed in place for 5-6 days and was used by the guide and driver as well.

 

[Ouabain]

View attachment 436730

heavy though...

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Over the past couple of years, I've moved to having all my tech gadgets use USB-C charging, which has made life much easier in terms of needing to carry power packs and power adapters around. But Now I think I've found my ideal travel charger system - at least under current requirements:

Powerpod 140W GaN 3 Travel Charger AUD$149

Tks a million for this info - purchased the 100W today - will be just perfect for Laptop + iPad + iPhone

Edited - sorry typo

 

[qaz]

Tks a million for this info - purchased the 200W today - will be just perfect for Laptop + iPad + iPhone

how, when they don't have 200W afaik?

 

[SeatBackForward]

Tks a million for this info - purchased the 100W today - will be just perfect for Laptop + iPad + iPhone

Edited - sorry typo

Its the versatility of the plugs and cable that won me over really. Very few similar products available that can do similar - I've only ever seen two others, and they were only available in the USA.