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Title: Smart Strip Alternative
Post by: IG-88 on January 16, 2005, 03:26:54 pm

Don't know if this has been posted yet but for $15 seems like a pretty good deal!

http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?T1=112+0192

Title: Re: Smart Strip Alternative
Post by: versapak on January 16, 2005, 03:45:32 pm

Someone posted this other alternative in a thread a couple days ago...

http://www.stayonline.com/ac_surge_protectors/3388.asp


I ordered one, and will post impressions, once I get it some time in the coming week.

Title: Re: Smart Strip Alternative
Post by: somunny on January 16, 2005, 07:08:43 pm

I use a Mini Power Minder in my cabinet.  I plugged an outlet strip into the switched outlet on the Power Minder and run all the accessories off of it.  The pc is plugged into the "always on" outlet and is also connected to the Power Minder via an included usb cable.  The power from the usb cable switches the secondary outlet.  So far, the performance has been without problems.

Title: Re: Smart Strip Alternative
Post by: AllisterFiend on January 16, 2005, 08:35:53 pm

Quote from: somunny on January 16, 2005, 07:08:43 pm

I use a Mini Power Minder in my cabinet.  I plugged an outlet strip into the switched outlet on the Power Minder and run all the accessories off of it.  The pc is plugged into the "always on" outlet and is also connected to the Power Minder via an included usb cable.  The power from the usb cable switches the secondary outlet.  So far, the performance has been without problems.

I've been using the mini power minder for a few months now and I have also not had any problems with it.  Works great.


Allister Fiend

Title: Re: Smart Strip Alternative
Post by: versapak on January 19, 2005, 02:58:56 pm

Well...


I got the PowerMinder that I listed as an alternative.

It works EXCELLENTLY. I have an Xbox in my cabinet, so the USB cable required for the mini was not easily an option.

The one I linked to was $14 + $6 Shipping (UPS Ground).



Now here I come to give you guys the promised update, only to find that my link is DEAD. No biggie... I'll just go find it at the website, and I'll re-link to it. WRONG!!!

This excellent $14 alternative is non existent on their website now.

Hobbes PAM-102 PowerMinder Heavy Duty Surge Protector with EMI/RFI Filter and 6ft. Cable

That was the exact description given by the order form. I did several searches using several variations of the above, and could not find the product anywhere.


So....

Those of you that may have already ordered one... Expect to be getting a product that works very well.

Those of you that did not get to order one... Sorry :(

Title: Re: Smart Strip Alternative
Post by: crashwg on January 19, 2005, 05:07:14 pm

Quote from: versapak on January 19, 2005, 02:58:56 pm

I have an Xbox in my cabinet, so the USB cable required for the mini was not easily an option.

Huh?  You do know that the Xbox has USB ports right?  There's four of them right there on the front!

Title: Re: Smart Strip Alternative
Post by: versapak on January 19, 2005, 05:58:49 pm

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Huh?