Does anyone know what type of plug/sockets are used in Nepal and India? Do i need to buy a universal, world wide plug adaptor?
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 All I can say is that, unless things have changed a lot in the last decade, don't count too much on regular power supply in the more remote areas! A universal adaptor is your best bet, but it won't do anything to smooth the current or cope with voltage inconsitencies. Sensitive equipment should have its own power adaptor (not just plug fixture).
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Thanks alot John. I guess i will just take a few batteries and not rely on the power supply
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 Depending on what appliances you're using/charging, you may want to consider taking a Solio solar power charger. It also has an internal battery you can charge up from the mains, with a nifty adaptor plug of its own - cameras/phones/MP3s etc can be charged from the mains through it, from the battery, or via solar power. I'm quite pleased with mine.
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Thanks Montgomery, I've done some research, they look wicked but they are a bit pricey.
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Nice one Oliver - I should of thought of that... Do you think it is worth taking a mobile to Nepal/India? How's the reception?
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Just checking over some more internet related facts since I've never been so probably better to hear off some others around here who Im sure have, but the CIA factbook describes the 'mobile cellular telephone network' as fair, how much extra weight can the phone and charger be though I would think?
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 In large towns mobile use is extensive. However some Brit networks would not work last year while others did - I forget which but your network should know. Please note that just as with the bands (e.g. tri band for USA etc.)that are fairly well known do not assume that all foreign networks are GSM - lots of places in Asia and Central /South America went with other network types (CDMA or somesuch). I would not bother - anywhere there is mobile coverage there are internet cafes and shops with VOIP or conventional phones so you can phone home or get messages.
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Thanks Ben, thats useful info. I have been unable to find an adaptor with an indian plug on it - will this be a problem, or do you think i can rely on there being either European or English plug varieties in hotels etc? Thanks in advance for any advice.
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India just uses the same shonky 2 pin plugs that most of Asia uses ( link). You're getting a bit stressed about nowt, just buy the standard adaptors they sell at the airport.
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