A power strip is a block of electrical sockets that attaches to the end of a flexible cable and allows multiple electrical devices to be plugged in. Power strips are often used when many electrical devices are in proximity, such as for audio/video and computer systems. Power strips often include a circuit breaker to safely limit the electric power flowing through them.
There are plenty of power strips available in market these days and it’s hard to choose the best among them. So here we are with a list of top 10 power strips to hookup your gadgets.
1. Cruciform power-strip
This Power-strip is a complete crucifix-shaped surge-protecting power-strip. It gives ultimate protection against all problems. And that’s not all the “Power/Strip” will save you from. The blurb, from designer Alexander Pincus, promises “comprehensive protection from evil, power surges, and AC contamination.” The cross-shaped also keeps the bulky chargers away from the smaller-plugged cables, letting you plug in more items at once.
2. Cost controller Power Strip
Cost Controller Power Strip. Easy to use surge protector, power strip, and power usage meter all in one. Plug in your electrical stuff and scare yourself silly as you notice just how much that favorite gadget uses over time. You can also monitor the quality of your power to check if it’s pure or contaminated by washing up powder or insecticides. Large LCD display will count consumption and cost by the kilowatt-hour, same as your local utility. Monitor your electric consumption by hour, day, week, month, even an entire year. Also check the quality of your power by monitoring voltage, line frequency, and power factor. It measures 8-1800 W appliances. Now you’ll know how much your computer network or home media center really costs! It is priced at $99.99.
3. ezSpace UFO
The ezSpace UFO is more than just a plug expander. It is the most versatile power extender in the world. With its PATENTED design (internal and external), there are things that you can do with the UFO that can’t be done with any other expander. The UFO allows you to fit a power transformer on every plug in the most compact configuration. The inverse slanted design allows you to use the least amount of space to plug in large power transformers. The UFO comes in a host of specialized configurations. UFOs can be plugged into the wall or be configured as an extension cord. You can get one with surge protection or as just a plug extender. The ezSpace UFO is perfect in your office, bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, work bench, warehouse, tradeshows, for holidays and more.
4. Monster GreenPower HDP 1400G High definition PowerCenter
Monster GreenPower RF Remote Control lets you easily shut down outlets to reduce standby mode energy waste. The exclusive Monster T2 circuitry disconnects the PowerCenter itself and your equipment and reconnects only when power levels are safe. Also the Patented HD Clean Power removes electrical interference to maximize performance and reduce wear to delicate digital circuitry. It is provided with an advanced Tri-Mode surge protection that automatically disconnects and sounds an alarm. The voltage and Wattage LED meters are provided for monitoring power conditions.
5. Electric man power strip
This cute robot-shaped power strip has four grounded outlets — one on each of the little guy’s appendages. The main power switch is on his side and you can see whether or not he’s powered up by checking the red light above his heart. Add it to the list of cute robot goodies on your wish list! It can be plugged into the wall or be configured as an extension cord. You can also get one with surge protection or as just a plug extender.
6. Tab the power strip
What a zippy world it would be if we had designs like the Multi-Tab Power Strip fitted in our homes. This crazy thang takes aid of pictogram and energy efficient LED lights to help you keep a track of your hooked up gadgets. Unwanted tabs and sockets easily detach with a tug-up on the tab! Users can configure the power strip with as many or as few outlets required. And that’s about it, get adding and detaching. It also allows user to check the quality of their power by monitoring voltage, line frequency, and power factor.
7. Chain Power Strip By Deng Kai
This little rag-doll like chain power strip pulses 110-volts of juice through this circulator system to keep your gadgets charged. It’s $14.99, which is more expensive than a cheap strip picked up at Best Buy, but nowhere near as button cute. The Chain Power Strip caters well to our pluging needs. The strip is like a chain link so it can fit different sizes of plugs plus one of the modular fittings accommodates USB hook up.
