Belkin Mini Surge 3 Outlet Wall Mount with USB Charger by Belkin Components
|
List Price: Our Price: $11.99 You Save: $7.00 (37%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Used: from $11.98 (click here) Category: CE See more digital camera details and other models |
|---|
Digital camera reviews of Belkin Mini Surge 3 Outlet Wall Mount with USB Charger
Digital camera Review: Excellent Travel Accessory
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this to replace the bulky travel adapters that I use for a multitude of gadgets and it fits that role very well. Although it is a little larger than expected, it has still reduced the amount of bulk that I carry. Charges my iPhone very well using the standard cable and I have purchased a few other usb cables for charging as well so devices like my Kindle and PSP can both charge from it as well. It's also nice to have the extra outlets in a hotel room that is stingy with such things. I would like to see USB ports for charging added to more devices in th future.
Ed
Digital camera Review: Excellent for charging USB accessories
Summary: 4 Stars
After my phone's wall charger stopped working, I had to keep plugging it into the computer to charge it since I was too lazy, and too cheap, to go and buy a new one. I saw this and bought it, and I'm really happy! It's a great way to charge my ipod and my phone nightly, without having to use the computer. The only downside I can think of is the price, but then again I don't know what other, similar ones are worth.Digital camera Review: Excellent product
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this mini Belkin Surge protector. It is not obtrusive and works well where I have it plugged in. Adding the USB charger is a perk.Digital camera Review: Excellent travel surge protector with caveats
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great surge protector to take on the road with you as long as these two cons don't bother you...
CONS:
1. As other reviewers noted, the electrical prongs (plug) don't retract nor are they removable. This isn't a bother for me since I use a larger knapsack for my laptop, but I could see it bothering people that use slim bags since it does add an extra 1.5" in size (I'd be less concerned about it poking holes in your bag)
2. You aren't looking for an ultra-compact surge protector. This one is about 5" long by 1.5" high by 2" deep (3.5" deep if you include the prongs). Still small, but not sure its exactly "mini" as the product title states.
PROS:
1. You get three electrical outlets and 2 USB so you can plug in your laptop, non-USB device (older cell phone, small switch, etc) and still charge your USB devices (bluetooth headset, iPod, etc)
2. Great when traveling with peers - you can steal one plug at the airport and three people can plug in their laptops and still charge two cell phones. This alone is worth the extra size.
3. Excellent quality. It's built solid and the fact that the prongs can rotate so the device can sit in a vertical or horizontal position is a plus.
All-in-all, this is a great device for the frequent traveler and I bought a second one for my team to use, but if you're looking for ultra-compact device and/or only need one plug or one USB port I would look elsewhere.
Digital camera Review: Functional
Summary: 3 Stars
It was a little bigger than I expected, but it seems to work. I don't think I have had any power surges so I don't know how effective it is.