Power Etiquette
Jul 12, 2010 | 3:27 pm
#31
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This is a terrific idea! I think I'll tuck one in my travel bag. ^
Jul 13, 2010 | 11:39 am
#32
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I am using it now in a Vienna hotel room there the only outlet is 6-8 ft away at the desk with the crummy chair. I pulled up the other chair to beside the bed, stretched my legs onto the bed, put a towel on my thighs and all is well and comfy. Well worth a $1 and an extra $1 for the European to US plug thingee.
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Jul 13, 2010 | 1:01 pm
#33
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You can't charge your laptop via the USB plug. Not enough juice. You can power your iPod, or other little devices that normally plug into a USB port (phone, GPS watch, etc.)
Last edited by boberonicus; Jul 13, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Jul 13, 2010 | 6:28 pm
#34
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I travel with a Monster Outlets to Go power strip. Don't know how I lived without it.
http://www.amazon.com/Monster-MP-OTG...ref=pd_sim_e_8
It's thin, trim, just enough cord to make difficult to access outlets in hotel rooms much easier to get to. One of my must-haves and lives in my laptop case. Takes up no room at all.
http://www.amazon.com/Monster-MP-OTG...ref=pd_sim_e_8
It's thin, trim, just enough cord to make difficult to access outlets in hotel rooms much easier to get to. One of my must-haves and lives in my laptop case. Takes up no room at all.
Jul 21, 2010 | 11:12 am
#35
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I travel with a Monster Outlets to Go power strip. Don't know how I lived without it.
http://www.amazon.com/Monster-MP-OTG...ref=pd_sim_e_8
It's thin, trim, just enough cord to make difficult to access outlets in hotel rooms much easier to get to. One of my must-haves and lives in my laptop case. Takes up no room at all.
http://www.amazon.com/Monster-MP-OTG...ref=pd_sim_e_8
It's thin, trim, just enough cord to make difficult to access outlets in hotel rooms much easier to get to. One of my must-haves and lives in my laptop case. Takes up no room at all.
Jul 21, 2010 | 4:36 pm
#37
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Rather than the full power strip, this item is one of my favorites:
Link: http://www.cyberguys.com/product-det...35#page=page-1
It is a dongle that splits your power just before it gets to the brick on your laptop, allowing two people to use the one outlet. Incredibly simple and ingenious.
Link: http://www.cyberguys.com/product-det...35#page=page-1
It is a dongle that splits your power just before it gets to the brick on your laptop, allowing two people to use the one outlet. Incredibly simple and ingenious.
Jul 21, 2010 | 8:48 pm
#38
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There's also this (Power Squid). Many other versions, probably less expensive.
I agree--you ought to share (or "they" ought to). They're not your outlets, but ones for all flyers. It's not a property right.
I agree--you ought to share (or "they" ought to). They're not your outlets, but ones for all flyers. It's not a property right.
Jul 23, 2010 | 8:35 am
#39
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I'm a big fan of this little guy:
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPa...duct_Id=400738
Available for ~$20-$25, and gives you three outlets (two if one is an annoying wall wart), plus two USB plugs for charging phones and such.
I actually got mine from the Best Buy vending machine right outside the MSP F Delta SkyClub, but they're of course available in stores and online as well.
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPa...duct_Id=400738
Available for ~$20-$25, and gives you three outlets (two if one is an annoying wall wart), plus two USB plugs for charging phones and such.
I actually got mine from the Best Buy vending machine right outside the MSP F Delta SkyClub, but they're of course available in stores and online as well.
Under $11 on Amazon now.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015DYMVO...SN60WVRGEX8Z5&
qualifies for free shipping if you order over $25 worth of stuff
Jul 23, 2010 | 11:53 am
#40
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I usually travel with something like this in my bag, for just such an occasion.
http://www.amazon.com/58368-3-Ground...8021690&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/58368-3-Ground...8021690&sr=8-1
http://www.belkin.com/iwcatproductpa...duct_id=400738
Jul 31, 2010 | 7:40 pm
#41
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Which one to buy?
I first saw these mentioned in a United thread last month, Your UA FF Toolbag. I look forward to having one at the airport!
Can anyone help discern the difference between these two (maybe) models?
What is spike current. Or maybe one is larger than the other? Thanks for your help.
Can anyone help discern the difference between these two (maybe) models?
- Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger (BZ103050-TVL)
http://www.belkin.com/iwcatproductpa...duct_id=400738 - Mini Surge with USB Charging (BZ103050qTVL)
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPa...duct_Id=418639
- Belkin Mini Surge Protector Dual USB Charger (BZ103050-TVL)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015DYMVO - Belkin BZ103050vTVL Mini Surge Protector/Dual USB Charger (BZ103050vTVL)
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-BZ10305...dp/B0017HF3XO/
What is spike current. Or maybe one is larger than the other? Thanks for your help.
Aug 2, 2010 | 10:30 am
#42
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They all appear to be different versions of the same product. Don't worry about the surge suppression - power surges (in the US, at any rate) are rare and modern electronic power supplies compensate automatically for them.
Spike current is the maximum current (measured in amperes, A) that the device can handle. Though I think a more useful measurement of power surges should be in Joules. Regardless, don't worry about it. Just buy it for the outlets and the USB ports.
Spike current is the maximum current (measured in amperes, A) that the device can handle. Though I think a more useful measurement of power surges should be in Joules. Regardless, don't worry about it. Just buy it for the outlets and the USB ports.
Aug 2, 2010 | 10:59 am
#43
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There are slightly different specifications to them. The model with out the Q in is rated at a higher spike current (36,000 vs 30,000) and it appears to be packaged with a cable. I'm not sure the other one is not, but the belkin site does not list it as part of the package (though it doesn't list anything for what's in the box)
The other difference is the one without the Q is listed as
Comes with Lifetime Product and $75,000 Connected Equipment Warranties
while the one with the Q simply says
Comes with a lifetime product warranty
The other difference is the one without the Q is listed as
Comes with Lifetime Product and $75,000 Connected Equipment Warranties
while the one with the Q simply says
Comes with a lifetime product warranty
Aug 3, 2010 | 9:06 pm
#44
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Another vote for the three outlet tap. They can be had at times for under a buck at flea markets (I've seen them as low as 25 cents) and I'll usually have a couple in the bag leaving the one with the person I was splitting the outlet with.
Though I hardly need it anymore, the netbook has great battery life, and I usually hang out in lounges where it's not an issue.
Though I hardly need it anymore, the netbook has great battery life, and I usually hang out in lounges where it's not an issue.
Aug 13, 2010 | 9:04 am
#45
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This is my favorite for hotels and the airport:
http://www.magellans.com/store/Charg...ersEA104?Args=
Has a usb charger and overseas I just add a adapter.
http://www.magellans.com/store/Charg...ersEA104?Args=
Has a usb charger and overseas I just add a adapter.