Comments on: Smart Strip LCG4 Energy Saving Power Strip with Autoswitching Technology and Fax/Modem Surge Protection

By: N. Pine

N. Pine — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:50:25 +0000

Alright this is an expensive device. The way it’s set up, you have a single device control a bunch of other devices except those you want to run independently. So let’s say you have a TV which you set up as the controlling device: when it goes off the other devices you set up to be controlled by it go off as well. If you have a VCR you can set that to be on independently of the other devices which you most likely want as it needs to be on 24/7 to keep time and record tv shows. So that’s reasonably solid. The problem is that the strip doesn’t allow for large or odd shaped plugs which can block other plugs. For a strip that’s over $30 it should be designed so that doesn’t happen. Also you could accomplish the same thing with two plain strips: one which you turn on when you need it and one you leave on all the time. That would very likely save you $20. If the automatic switching is worth that much to you then buy it, if not…..
Rating: 3 / 5

By: Blue Diamond

Blue Diamond — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:12:25 +0000

Energy Saving Smart Strip with Autoswitching Technology and Fax/modem Protection

Very good item,needed somathing like this for years
Rating: 5 / 5

By: JerseyTomato

JerseyTomato — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:13:34 +0000

Why does this one with the phone line protection cost less than the one without? I don’t know, but I bought this one for the better price, although I didn’t bother with plugging in the phone line. Really, I just needed a power strip with more outlets on it, and thought I’d try this out.

I have a pc controlling the strip, speakers, two printers, and my DSL modem plugged into the controlled outlets, and a lamp in an always-on outlet. It worked perfectly the first time, without having to adjust the little wheel at all. I have my BIOS set to turn on the computer every morning, and this was not affected at all. Yes, I have the modem turning off when I turn off the PC, although the box says to put it in an always-on outlet. I just wanted the added protection against any weird malware using internet connection overnight. By the time I’m ready to use the computer in the morning, it’s already reconnected.

I hope to save a little energy (too soon to tell), but even if I don’t– it’s nice to have plenty of room on a power strip, and convenient to be able to turn everything off at once.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Mary Harris

Mary Harris — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:40:27 +0000

This this did not work good for me and I don’t like it. Not so smart!
Rating: 2 / 5

By: Otis Boxer

Otis Boxer — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:08:28 +0000

I like the arrangement and number of the outlets. That’s why I gave it 2 stars.

The outlets, ALL OF THEM are functionins simply as OUTLETS.

The ones that are SUPPOSED TO TURN OFF, DOESN’T !!!!

It’s smart alright, from a marketing view point to sell these.

But not so SMART to buy one.
Rating: 2 / 5