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Saturday
Feb042012

An AC Outlet with built-in USB Ports - how clever is that?

Power2U AC/USB Outlet. Never lack for a USB charging port again. Now you can charge and/or power up to four devices at once when using the USB 3.0/2.0 ports and standard three-prong outlets. A perfect way to eliminate unsightly clutter created by multiple cables and bulky power adapters. These are the 1st and only UL listed dual-socket wall outlets with 2 integrated USB Ports. Ideal for homes with users of multiple USB chargeable devices, the Power2U AC/USB Wall Outlet is a basic "DIY" install on any 15Amp circuit with a 16 cubic inch electrical box. It will blend seamlessly into the wall as a standard power outlet. A "straightforward" rated "how to" video demonstrates how the Power2U can be installed in as little as 20 minutes on the company website. And here are a couple of other nice features. When you unplug your charged USB device, phantom power is automatically shut off. Spring-loaded safety shutters close and turn power off to the USB ports when a connecting cable is removed. And the Smart Power design only outputs enough charging power required by the attached device. The company cautions that the Power2U AC/USB Wall Outlet is the first fully UL Listed and approved product of its kind! Beware of knockoffs and other similar in-wall solutions, which misrepresent or do not have verified UL approval. And some really good news. As I'm writing this I get word of the company saying that the price of the Power2U Outlets have dropped 25% in price. The new “street price” is under $23. (Do a web search for the lowest price.) At the manufacturer’s website, they usually charge “list price” so as not to tee-off any of their retailers who wish not to give discounts. I notice however, that if you order two of more there, they are $22.99. Here's the company website: (Other World Computing): 

http://tinyurl.com/8x4o6bn 

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