The power-cord for my computer setup is full:
- Computer
- Network modem – taking up two slots
- Router – taking up two slots
- Scanner
- Paper shredder
- Speakers – taking up two slots
- Monitor
I wanted to put a lamp on my desk, but there’s no place to plug it! Can you get power-cords with more than 10 outlets? Or do I have to buy ANOTHER power-cord, so there will be two power-cords coming from my wall socket. Is that safe?
Stupid computers.
Here is my old configuration
http://www.rekounas.org/2005/11/10/wireless-not-so-wireless/
The problem is that the strip itself is inefficient. It’s full, but there are still 3 open sockets being covered by wide plugs.
Something like this is the answer:
http://www.smarthome.com/4403.html
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THAT is cool. I’ve never seen one before, though; I doubt I’ll find one locally.
Yup, yup, you definitely need to grab a few Power Cord Liberators from. Those little dudes make all the difference with computer or video equipment.
Also something well worth considering is an UPS. We sprung about $45 a piece on 3 APC brand uninterruptable power supplies – one for each PC (and DSL modem, router, printer, etc.) in our home office and one for the TV/DVD/TiVo stuff in the living room. The UPS units have paid for themselves many times over.
Ohh, I want one of those power squids, that’s cool.
I’ve seen those power squids in CT and Home Depot (if I recall correctly). I know I’ve seen them around somewhere. But that would certainly help your power bar situation.