The Tricklesaver does two things: detect when your TV is off, and cuts off power to whatever console is plugged in so it doesn’t waste power when “off”. This is good, in theory.
In theory, a standby PS3 uses about $US250 a year when in the off standby position. An Xbox 360 uses a little bit less than that. Both those consoles use a little bit of power to maintain the wireless receiver (and USB charger, if you’re charging a controller) while the main power is off. If the Tricklesaver shuts this off when the TV is off, you theoretically won’t be able to charge your controllers or turn on your console wirelessly.
The solution is to just turn on your TV before you activate your console. But there’s not much you can do about that controller charging. It’s also $US35, which is kind of steep for something that only has space for one TV and one console. [PR Web via Go nintendo via Oh Gizmo]
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July 9, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Kinda makes it hard to use PlayTV and RemotePlay…
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July 9, 2009 at 11:32 AM
they should use these in nursing home and ICU rooms… every cent counts…
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July 9, 2009 at 9:20 PM
THis is a great idea, just need to make it usable for more then 2 pieces of equipment! Id buy one if it could do my hometheatre pc, wii, ps3 and reciever! oh and the goold ol foxtel box that stays on!
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July 11, 2009 at 12:19 PM
whoa what an incredible piece of technology, i’ve already got a better one.. a switch.. at the wall. at night, flick one switch lcd, 360, ps3 and wii are off – wow!
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