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Maybe it sounds impolite, but I'M NEVER GONNA GIVE UP MY SCHUKO PLUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do the non-Europeans see why we have such a hard time getting our act toghether here in Europe? [Linked Image]

Personally, I would much prefer the Swiss plug.

Hutch:

Yes, I think you are right about the reasons for the lack of polarization in Europe. We should keep in mind that the design isn't an 230V design but rather a 110V, 130V or 220V design. It was introduced back when there were both AC/DC and a variety of nominal voltages and the electrical system was still intended for ligthing.

Good luck in trying to change the North American voltages! I think it would be hard enough to make Americans install 240V sockets. [Linked Image]

The ES holders and polarization has been adressed. The need for polarization arises from a serious design flaw of North American ES holders, not from the Edison socket in itself. I'm not impressed by bayonet cap lamps. You need them for cars, but I really can't see any point with them in other cases. Edison bulbs are just as good. (Not always though: Swedish porcelain lampholders usually come apart when you unscrew the bulb and expose the live parts. They have always had this design flaw. It doesn't make them cheaper, just dangerous. Another of life's mysteries...)