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javeryh:

--- Quote from: gryhnd on August 27, 2010, 04:31:19 pm ---And ideal for laptops, which would not trigger a standard smartstrip.
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Interesting... I have a bunch of laptops I took from work (they were throwing them out) and I've been wanting to use them for a MAME cab but wasn't sure how to get everything to power on.  Now I just need to figure out the power button...

Nacimroc:

--- Quote from: javeryh on August 27, 2010, 04:45:56 pm ---
--- Quote from: gryhnd on August 27, 2010, 04:31:19 pm ---And ideal for laptops, which would not trigger a standard smartstrip.
--- End quote ---

Interesting... I have a bunch of laptops I took from work (they were throwing them out) and I've been wanting to use them for a MAME cab but wasn't sure how to get everything to power on.  Now I just need to figure out the power button...

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The Irish / UK version of the powerstrip is called an intelliplug! They also have a regular one but its designed specifically for laptops!

http://www.oneclickpower.com/store/gbu0-prodshow/USB105.html


ragnar:
Does anyone know where to get a good smart strip at a brick and mortar store?  I see the smart strip brand online.  And I see all the amazon links.  But nothing that i can easily buy, try and easily return if it doesn't work.

I gave some $18.88 thing at Wal-Mart a shot but it had no sensitivity adjustment so it thought my PC was always on.  I want one with adjustable sensitivity that I can grab at a big box store.

I saw that Radio Shack sells Smart Strips online only.  I think they will ship to a store though for local pickup.

Anyways, any advice is appreciated.  Also, if I can get one of those USB powered deals at a brick and mortar shop, let me know.

severdhed:
i picked up a philips unit at walmart for $20 and it works great.  there is no sensitivity adjustment, but it just works flawlessly.  in my other cabinet i used a craftsman autoswitch, i picked it up at Sears for $20 a few years ago.  it also has not adjustment, but it just worked great out of the box.  the craftsman has less outlets though, and no cord (it is designed just to plug right into an outlet)

here is the one in my showcase cabinet:


here is the craftsman unit in my upright cabinet:

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

ragnar:
I might give hte craftsman a shot.  Sears .... good idea!

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