Ok, maybe stylish is a little strong. I mean, I was never into the Tonka yellow and black theme, but at least this little item looks a whole lot better than the PowerStrip Liberator that was recently featured all over.
It’s a simple 15$ device from company Power Sentry that lets you plug up to 5 bulky grounded transformers into one grounded wall socket. It is, as the June 2005 issue of Popular Science points out, “a power strip [liberator] minus the strip.”
You can go look at the product page here though it doesn’t look like you might actually be able to buy it there. The company’s press release makes mention of “a network of nationwide retailers.” So, um, go to Home Depot. It might already be there.
Story VIA eHomeUpgrade.
Power Sentry PowerSquid
We have a standing ‘All Ceph’ policy, so the PowerSquid gets a mention, even if it’s not the most useful thing in the sea. The idea is to allow easy plug access that power strips don’t provide, while still offering…
They sell these at Bed Bath & Beyond, I was there yesterday. Different colors too, like purple.
If anyone finds a way to buy them, please email me!
My email address is digitalmus @ aol.com
You can get them at Target and Wal-Mart, too.
You can also get them at Target and Wal-Mart
How long is the cord that plugs into the wall?
How long is the cord that you plug into the wall?
4 ft
Can be ordered online at Thinkgeek.com
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