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SteveJ34:

Well, if you found reviews that indicated it does thats a step in the right direction.

Yes, please do post the results......I don't have a need at the moment but I'd sure like to learn that such a beast exists after all the searching I did trying to find one many moons ago.

My plan was likely similar to yours.....hook a power strip to that extra outlet and away you go.



krick:

OK people, I got it in the mail today and I can confirm that the accessory AC outlet on the Vantec ION DOES indeed switch on and off with the PC.

...and there was much rejoicing...

*happy dance*

This is THE solution for those who truly want the easiest cabinet power solution possible.

Sylentwulf:

You might want to check how much power that switched outlet can HANDLE. I know on the back of my home theater receiver, I couldn't hook up my subwoofer to one of the switched outlets because of the power restrictions listed on the outlet....

krick:


--- Quote from: Sylentwulf on June 22, 2004, 08:11:57 am ---You might want to check how much power that switched outlet can HANDLE. I know on the back of my home theater receiver, I couldn't hook up my subwoofer to one of the switched outlets because of the power restrictions listed on the outlet....

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I just fired of a question to Vantec's tech support and this was their reply...


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>  Is there some sort of amp or wattage limit?
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William,
 
There is no viable limit, short of common sense.  Don't try running a microwave or clothes dryer off the outlet.  A monitor, television, VCR, light, fan, or any combination is fine.  Most people connect a power strip to power their monitor, printer, and other peripherals tied to the computer.
 
Regards,

Vantec Thermal Technologies
43951 Boscell Rd
Fremont, CA 94538
Tel: 510-668-0368
Fax: 510-668-0367

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ChadTower:

Hrm... I wonder what they would think of using it for a projection monitor.

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