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Smart Powerstrip suggestions, please
gryhnd:
--- Quote from: javeryh on August 27, 2010, 02:27:56 pm ---I get mine from SmartStrip.
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I usually do too, but the Ecostrip was much cheaper for the equivalent USB version, and free shipping, so I decided to give it a try. Works just fine so far.
MPTech:
Yep, that's what I have, a Smartstrip.
I checked out the USB version:
http://www.amazon.com/EcoStrip-1503E-Energy-Protector-Strip/dp/B003CFB9KA
seems good, but I don't understand the "USB"(?) (I'm guessing they are not talking about Universal Serial Bus)
versapak:
--- Quote from: MPTech on August 27, 2010, 03:43:26 pm ---Yep, that's what I have, a Smartstrip.
I checked out the USB version:
http://www.amazon.com/EcoStrip-1503E-Energy-Protector-Strip/dp/B003CFB9KA
seems good, but I don't understand the "USB"(?) (I'm guessing they are not talking about Universal Serial Bus)
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No, that is exactly what they are talking about.
Once it detects power coming from the USB port, then it powers on everything else. ;)
MPTech:
ok, I'm kinda confused, so the PC has to be plugged into a Hot Socket, then a USB cable from the PC back to the SmartStrip?
Seemed simpler before (1 less cable), why is this better?
gryhnd:
--- Quote from: MPTech on August 27, 2010, 04:17:07 pm ---ok, I'm kinda confused, so the PC has to be plugged into a Hot Socket, then a USB cable from the PC back to the SmartStrip?
Seemed simpler before (1 less cable), why is this better?
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No worries about whether or not your PC provides enough load to trigger the smart strip. No need to tweak the adjustments so that it turns on correctly AND turns off when the PC shuts off (on true name brand smartstrips).
In short: plug and play.
And ideal for laptops, which would not trigger a standard smartstrip.
But hey, it's whatever you want, really. As I say, I use both types successfully.
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