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the UK should update there wall socket to something that isn't so big and bulky maybe go with the A/B, that North America is using and lower there voltage to 120v the same us the U.S. is using so they don't have to worry about changing voltages, and socket plugs, so they can have the latest electronics right away since they will be using the same voltages and socket plugs and it will save them some money too.
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the UK should update there wall socket to something that isn't so big and bulky maybe go with the A/B, that North America is using and lower there voltage since theres is way too high something like 120v or lower the better
A young industrial designer created a neat folding version not long ago. Not sure if it made it into production.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/23/uk-folding-plug-concept-could-flatten-that-bulky-british-adapter/
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Well I still think they should change it to US socket, and voltage so in the long run they don't have to wait to do a version of the UK voltage and socket of the latest stuff.
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But It would be nice to available to fold them so you can get it out of the packages when you unbox and it takes up less room.
Haha i'm from Denmark
did you know theare's an island in denmark called lolland? it's true haha
UK's are huge. I wouldn't mind switching to the smallest grounded one but I imagine the N/A already has that. Besides, I'd miss the face.Why?
How about north america changes to the UK standard
I'm surprised that Japan doesn't have a grounded standard. For such a techno culture that's a slight oversight, no?
Why?
How about north america changes to the UK standard
I say everyone everywhere should convert to a heavy duty usb. Seriously, like a usb that can carry 120/240v. One single blade to plug in, prolly smaller than most current plugs...Who's with me?
EDIT: Japan does have a grounded plug. http://www.powercords.co.uk/standard.htm#JAPAN
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How about north america changes to the UK standard
Maybe North America should then we will both have the latest stuff if they use the same voltage as the UK. ha lol
As long as you'd be able to plug it in either way it might work.I say everyone everywhere should convert to a heavy duty usb. Seriously, like a usb that can carry 120/240v. One single blade to plug in, prolly smaller than most current plugs...Who's with me?
Ahh, I didn't realize they did. Thanks.
Yes we all notice this
I am from the US. I did not notice this. It actually looks like US 240v plugs..
Haha i'm from Denmark
hahaha!nice!for sure all who lives there are always in LOL mode!
Actually I did know that. I'm curious who came up with the design, or who borrowed it from who...I mean that can't be the only way to make a 240v plug. Time for a google hunt.
EDIT: Turns out its an outdated American design. That's kinda cool. http://cool386.tripod.com/plug/plug.html
Well, I haven't done any searching, but I suspect that plugs are different to prevent any damage to appliances designed for different electrical outputs. But if the electrical output is the same, then the plug could in essence be the same design.
I'm sure rewiring every single house, shop and factory in the UK, changing the transformers in every sub-station to supply the new lower voltage and in the process rendering billions of current appliances obsolete would save the UK a fortune.