I am loving the look of these products. It is so bothersome when you have to use multiple powerstrips because you have big bulky powerblocks covering up two, and somtimes even three, outlets. I have used filled up a seven slot power strip with just three devices many times. Thanks to products like the following two though there are other options. Its good to see some design innovation in the stagnant power-strip market. It is amazing there have not been a lot more products such as these around with computers and electronics being such a huge part of our daily lives.

This first one is called the Swivelsocket power supply. Each socket is completly adjustable, and has a dial to identify what is plugged into it. Can not seem to find a price for this one though.

This second one is the one I am more interested in.

It is known as the powersquid, and there are four different models avaliable. The highest model is the one I am displaying. Two of the sockets light up with LEDs and it offers over 3000 Joules of protection. It has an audible alarm as well if any problems occur. This highest model is $80, which is not too bad. Each step down takes 10$ off the price making the lowest end one just $49.99, which still offers 1000 Joules of protection. Pretty interesting concept and just though I would throw this info up here. These are not currently for sale yet, but they are on pre-order for sometime this year.

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