Editorial Product Review:Item Description:BITS LIMITED SCG3 7-OUTLET SMART STRIP 7 OUTLETS; 1225 JOULES; 3-WAY, 130V PROTECTION; 6-FT HEAVY-DUTY POWER CORD WITH 45deg ANGLED SPACE-SAVER PLUG; FEATURES 3 DIAGNOSTIC INDICATORS - POWER, SWITCHED OUTLETS and GROUND SURGE STATUS; BASIC MODEL
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Average Buyer Rating:
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Large but Easily Setup
The smart strip is larger than I expected, but that is understandable with all the technology that is contained in this strip. It was very easy to setup and I just used another powerstrip plugged into one of the controlled outlets instead of buying the version of the smart strip that has more outlets. I wasn't able to get it to work with my AT&T U-Verse DVR, but just set it up to use my TV as the controller instead. I think I am going to buy these as Christmas gifts for family this year.
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Simple, easy to use, saves money
With my Kill-A-Watt, I discovered that my computer speakers use 15W even when they're not being used. I now have my monitor and speakers plugged into the Smart Strip, and have confirmed (with the Kill-A-Watt) that I'm saving some energy, and the Smart Strip will pay for itself in 7 months.
Also note that there are lots of models of Smart Strips. The "L" models are large (10); the "S" models are small (7). The "3" models are the simplest ones; the "4" models have a phone/fax/modem port; the "5" models have both a coax (tv) and phone/fax/modem port.
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Well worth the price for savings
I buy nothing but energy star appliances. I stumbled onto this product on an infomerical late at night when I couldn't sleep. I was very impressed. I bought it and thought I would give it a try for my computer. I read several articles concerning computers that sap a lot of electricity even when you turn it off. It's not just the computer itself but also the monitor, speakers, printer, cable modem, and if you have a cordless phone plugged in; this equals even more electricty that is spent. What's bad is that I have speakers that are hooked up to my computer that has a light on it that never shuts off. My one question was how would my phone (Optimum Voice) and cable modem (Optimum Online) would treat the energy star power strip. I noticed that there is a spot on the power strip for items that need to be on all the time such as the cable modem and phone (wireless, charger amd base). I plugged in my cable modem to the power strip marked "always on" but my phone's charger base has that plug in the shape of a big square which doesnt fit on the charger. This is the only minus. Wish it had a spot were it could fit. These days plugs come in all shapes and sizes. I plugged my computer tower into the control socket of the power strip then the peripherals in the other; printer, monitor, and speakers. At first I thought the unit was broken because the instructions said that when the power strip stops electricty from going into all the things I have plugged into it; the red light shuts off and all you see is the green light showing the ground and surge protection is ok. Basically, if you see only the green light then the power strip is doing its job. The next day I noticed that the only light on on the power strip was the green light. I got worried on the first day I bought it, but it works like the charm after that first day. What is amazing is the first full month that i've had this power strip is in the savings. To put it in perspective, I bought the energy star bulbs designed for the bathroom (the plump ones not the spiral ones because the spiral bulbs arent made for the bathroom- there are energy star bulbs now available for the bathroom. What I like about the energy star bulbs for the bathroom is that they slowly get bright when you turn them on. Perfect for someone who hates getting up early in the morning and when you flip the switch in the bathroom you get blinded by the light. Not so with the energy star bulbs) and with the power strip attached to my computer; my electric bill dropped $19 for this month. My only minus was the thick plug for my cordless phone charger was too big to attach it to the part of the power strip labeled,"always on." It would block either the control socket or the controlled outlets. Still, the savings can only be said in one word; Outstanding!
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Defective
Product was defective. My TV was unable to control the autoswitched outlets or other devices. My lamp was able to control only the indicator light for the autoswitched outlets, but apparently not the outlets themselves as my TV and XBox were not being turned back on. It took their customer service about 4 days to return my call even though the receptionist initially advised me that they would be in touch "shortly". I give them 1 star for bad quality control and poor customer service, plus 1 star for the possibility that a replacement item would have worked.