boomana Posted July 10, 2010 Report Posted July 10, 2010 Maybe these are old news, but I'm often slow at finding this stuff. I have trouble both at work and at home with power strips that can basically charge my two phones, computer, maybe my slim, ipad, etc at the same time. I just bought one of these and will see how it works. quirky | Pivot Power Flexible Power Strip Any one else try it or have a better solution? Quote
mrarroyo Posted July 10, 2010 Report Posted July 10, 2010 Vicky, if you go to Radio Shack (or similar) they sell wallwarts which are switchable to various output voltages. These type of wallwarts also have various tips you can use to match the unit that you wish to charge. Although not cheap you may be able to get by with just one wallwart and various tips. Quote
boomana Posted July 10, 2010 Author Report Posted July 10, 2010 Maybe I'm misunderstanding your recommendation, but it's the bulkiness of my various chargers that's the problem, not output voltages. I'll have a power strip with five or whatever-number spots, but can't use them all, since the chargers get in the way of each other. This eliminates that by being able to curve it around to accommodate them. Quote
Salt Peanuts Posted July 10, 2010 Report Posted July 10, 2010 I think I'll send the link for the power strip to the IT department at my school. We've got many, many underutilized power strips as results of large plugs/power bricks. Quote
mrarroyo Posted July 10, 2010 Report Posted July 10, 2010 Vicky, what I was trying to say is that you do not need a zillion adapters, just one which can be set to your required voltage and that has the correct tip for your device. For example: Amazon.com: iGo PS00124-0001 90-Watt Wall Max Universal Charger (Black): Electronics Quote
Nebby Posted July 10, 2010 Report Posted July 10, 2010 That's a neat idea to fix the power strip issue. I've been using the belkin strips with rotatable sockets like this one: BP108200-06 Belkin Pivot-Plug Surge Protectors mrarroyo: what if she needs to charge multiple devices at the same time? Quote
boomana Posted July 10, 2010 Author Report Posted July 10, 2010 mrarroyo: what if she needs to charge multiple devices at the same time? That's it. I'm trying to charge three - five things at the same time. Nebby, so that strip seems nifty, but if you rotate down a bit, don't you then have the problem that the chargers, if bulky, are hitting on the floor and raising the whole strip up? Am I making sense? I know what I'm trying to say, but not sure if I'm saying it in a way that is understandable. Quote
Nebby Posted July 10, 2010 Report Posted July 10, 2010 Vicki, you're certainly making sense. What I found was that most of the chargers I have don't have polarized plugs, so I just plug them with the tail end upwards. If you have polarized plugs then I guess the better solution would be the power strip that you linked in the OP. Quote
boomana Posted July 10, 2010 Author Report Posted July 10, 2010 Ah. Most of mine have a bigger part of the plug, and a smaller one, if that's what you mean by polarized, so that they can only go in one direction. Quote
Grahame Posted July 10, 2010 Report Posted July 10, 2010 Vicki, have you heard / tried "Squid" power strips? - none of your bulky wall warts get in each others way with this approach. Have a look at Home Depot or similar. Quote
boomana Posted July 10, 2010 Author Report Posted July 10, 2010 Nope, had never heard of them. Now I know. Quote
The Monkey Posted July 10, 2010 Report Posted July 10, 2010 Vicki, have you heard / tried "Squid" power strips? - none of your bulky wall warts get in each others way with this approach. There's also this: Quote
boomana Posted July 10, 2010 Author Report Posted July 10, 2010 Well, yes, but then there would be issues with the cat, so I'm afraid I'll have to choose other. Quote
swt61 Posted July 10, 2010 Report Posted July 10, 2010 Vicki, the best solution I've found for myself are the Ziotek Power Strip Liberator cables... They're relatively inexpensive and you don't need to replace your existing power/surge strips. Ebay is just one option for them. power strip liberators items - Get great deals on Electronics, Computers Networking items on eBay.com! Quote
Grahame Posted July 10, 2010 Report Posted July 10, 2010 Cheaper on amazon Amazon.com: Power Strip Liberator (5 Pack) Extension Cords: Home Improvement Quote
swt61 Posted July 10, 2010 Report Posted July 10, 2010 Oh, good catch Grahame. I think I'll get some more just to have on hand. Quote
Dusty Chalk Posted July 11, 2010 Report Posted July 11, 2010 ... have a better solution?Not technically better, but an alternate solution is the power squid. EDIT: Never mind, beaten by about 12 hours. :\ Quote
grawk Posted July 11, 2010 Report Posted July 11, 2010 i have several power squids, they're hugely useful Quote
luvdunhill Posted October 16, 2010 Report Posted October 16, 2010 The power squid was a bit bulky for the spot I needed (test bench), so I just ordered one of these: Amazon.com: Cables To Go 14in 1-to-4 Power Cord Splitter ( 29803 ): Electronics Price is good as long as you meet the $25 minimum for free shipping. Better deal even then direct from Cables To Go. Quote
audioz22 Posted October 25, 2010 Report Posted October 25, 2010 Vicki, the best solution I've found for myself are the Ziotek Power Strip Liberator cables... They're relatively inexpensive and you don't need to replace your existing power/surge strips. Ebay is just one option for them. power strip liberators items - Get great deals on Electronics, Computers Networking items on eBay.com! Yum. Perfect Quote
Nebby Posted October 25, 2010 Report Posted October 25, 2010 Way to contribute to the thread/forum! I know it's already been said, but for your sake I think you may want to re-read your welcome PM. Quote
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