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Gadgets

Which Power Board Strategy Makes The Most Sense?

We’ve examined the price of power already; now it’s time to move on to providing power in the most economical way. Is it worth getting a dedicated fancy power board to save yourself some cash, or just sticking to a generic model?

31 January 2012

Gadgets

Lunchtime Deal: DSE Surge Board $29.95

I’m sure this is just coincidental; Woolies announces it’s selling off Dick Smith Electronics, and suddenly a few really good deals pop up. Certainly coincidental. Anyway, on with the show…

6 October 2011

Geek Out

This Piggy Power Strip Is Too Cute/Creepy To Resist

Even though it’s bound to burn a hole through your desk, I still kind of want this thing. Yet another “classic” from Art Lebedev, the Svintus plug pig has 17 Type F sockets for all your Russian power needs.

12 May 2011

Gadgets

Adaptor-Friendly Power Strips Never Get Old

The Pivot Power strip isn’t the first to try and solve the bulky power adaptor problem. And like others, its rotating design probably won’t top the Power Squid in sheer utility. But others aren’t nearly as attractive as this one.

5 April 2011

Gadgets

Disguise Those Valuable Power Sockets As A Book

You may be trying to stop pesky house-guests from charging their phones in your lounge, or just want a couple of secret sockets squirrelled away for yourself – either way, this Stekkerboek power board hides away in bookcases, disguised as a tome. Just don’t let your guests start browsing your library, and those sockets should be all yours. [Stekkerboek via OhGizmo]

24 March 2009

Belkin’s Conserve Surge Protector Kills Standby Power Drain Dead

It’s been a long time coming, but to coincide with Earth Hour this week, Belkin is finally launching their Conserve Surge protector in Australia. The power board not only protects your precious gadgets from power surges, but features six out of eight sockets that can be switched off completely – killing even the standby power drain – using a supplied remote.

6 January 2009

Gadgets

Swivel Sockets: 90 Degree Rotating Outlets Help Conserve Space

Traditional power strips are not the most ideal way to conserve space and keep things orderly. This Swivel Socket design tries to overcome that problem with six outlets that can rotate 90 degrees.

24 December 2008

Gadgets

Innergie mCube90 is a Small, Sleek, Energy-Saving Power Adaptor

I’m normally not interested in the onslaught of green power strips and surge protectors, but Innergie’s mCube90 is interesting because they’re working with electronics manufacturers to have special power-management tech installed in the gadgets.

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