Belkin BZ103050vTVL Mini Surge Protector/Dual USB Charger by Belkin Inc.
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Digital camera reviews of Belkin BZ103050vTVL Mini Surge Protector/Dual USB Charger
Digital camera Review: Excellent Surge Protector
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent surge protector with 2 USB plugs to charge your various USB-pluggable devices (iPods, cell phones). It works great, but it's pretty bulky, so you don't want to use it for a travel charger.Digital camera Review: Excellent product..
Summary: 5 Stars
I've loved this product specially it has USB ports for charging, I dont need to open laptop to charge lots of equipments anymore!..Digital camera Review: Excellent travel surge protector
Summary: 5 Stars
I agree that "mini" is not the best word to describe this surge protector but it is not so bulky that it can not be easily stowed for travel. I've taken it on several trips out of the country and it has worked well. The best bonus though is the very useful powered USB outlets. This allows me to charge iPods and my iPhone. Older chargers--even Apples older chargers--will not work for newer generation products.Digital camera Review: Fantastic device charger!
Summary: 5 Stars
Purchased this unit to replace the bundle of power adapters and cords I take with my on my frequent travels, and it is wonderful. It's great for hotels that usually have a lack of easily accessible outlets. The prongs can rotate all the around allowing the unit to be plugged in just about anywhere and the USB ports are indispensable. I use the USB ports to charge my Zune, Blackberry and Garmin GPS and have had no issues. Highly recommended for the techie on the go!Digital camera Review: Far far too big to be useful
Summary: 2 Stars
Belkin has missed the mark with this adaptor.
It simply is not "mini." At least, it is not mini as compared to other three outlet grounding adaptors. It is 4x the size and 4 the weight of a typical cheap (i.e. $3) three outlet grounded adaptor. This means that it cannot easily be dropped into a bag; you have to make room for it.
While it is surely is smaller than most surge suppressors, buyers only need something this small when traveling, and this is so much bigger than what it might replace that it is not likely to be brought along for the trip.
Belkin -- a company whose products I generally like -- clearly decided to make solid and sturdy product. The plastic is thick and strong. I have no doubt that the thing could even hold my weight, where I stand on it or even jump on it. But the trade off there is bulk, both in size and weight.
This is unfortunate because the product is a great idea. Between phones, MP3 players, bluetooth headsets and BlackBerries, there is quite a need for USB charging, especially on the road. Power outlets are usually in short supply in hotels and airports, so carrying this kind of device would be a good idea, if only it was easier to carry and forget about until needed.