I got what I paid for. It works as expected. The dual USB charging ports was quite convenient in addition to the USA style plug-in socket. I was able to power my laptop and charge two smart phones, all at the same time. And since my laptop also had a charging USB port, I was able to charge my camera too.Now, that I'm back in the States, the adapter is useless. It would be an added feature if the Australia/New Zealand fixed spades, weren't "fixed". If they were of the "swiveled" kind, then even when back in USA, I would still be able to use the adapter for its charging USB ports. The 'straight' earth ground would need to be universal (or be removable). Another thought would be, the power strips that I came across in New Zealand had recessed round receptacles, and this adapter, with its square shape could not fit into it.