Sears Auto Switch

[Havok]

I just picked one of these up:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00924031000P

And it works perfectly! I just plugged the computer into it, and plugged my power strip into the accessory spot and it works like a charm. I can't recommend it enough - much cheaper than a Bits Limited switch.

[severdhed]

yeah, i love those things.  i picked one up for my first cabinet a year or so ago and it works like a charm.  if i end up finishing my other two cabinets, i'll definitely be using them again.

[TOK]

I have these in two cabs now, and works great as an alternative to the Smart Strip.

[paulscade]

Yea... it use to be that there were only a few options.... (i.e. Smart Strip)

I think that with the renewed interest [in the US] in being "Green", we're going to see more of these around.  I saw one made by <I think that it was APC> on sale for $25 at a local office supply store.  It had 4 switched outlets that turned on via power being drawn from the master outlet.

I recently picked up a "smart strip" made by Phillips.... $24 at Walmart.

[ahofle]

Does that one have (or need?) an sensitivity adjustment pot on it?  I have a smartstrip and found that I needed to adjust the little pot on it to get it working just right.

[TOK]

No sensitivity pot, never any issues with it not triggering.

[Ummon]

I've been looking the last year when at Walmart and HD and haven't seen any 'smart' strips. Also, don't forget the PowerMite.