Smart Strip SCG3 Energy Saving Power Strip with Autoswitching Technology
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Smart Strip SCG3 Energy Saving Power Strip with Autoswitching Technology
Customer Review: Easy to set up but may destroy your lcd monitor
Summary: 1 Stars
The Smart Strip SCG3/049418906 sets up very quickly and needs only minor adjustments to power down peripheral devices. I hooked my computer up to the control outlet and attached my lcd monitor and speakers to the "auto-off" outlets. I shut off my computer and the peripheral devices automatically shut off. I then powered up my computer. My speakers came back on but my lcd monitor did not. I tried everything to get the lcd monitor to turn back on. I unplugged it for a day, plugged it into a different power strip, everything else I could think of. My monitor is dead and there is nothing I can do about it. I'm sure this power strip would be great for powering down speaker, DVD players, surround sound systems, etc. However, I strongly recommend you avoid plugging your lcd monitor or tv into this device. I'm out xxx dollars for a quality lcd monitor and I advice potential customers to avoid risking lcd damage.Customer Review: Effective and easy to use
Summary: 5 Stars
We ordered this smart strip about ten months ago to use for our entertainment center--which is not that big, consisting of a flat-screen TV, DVD/VCR and occasionally used antennae. The strip has been great for cutting our electricity consumption. We have not run into any problems in using it. We use the TV in the control plug, such that when we switch it on / off, everything else follows. Definitely a great way to save energy. The only drawback, which is related to cutting power to the DVD and not a function of this strip, is that we have to remember where we are in a movie (either by minutes or scene) as the DVD player does not retain a memory of where to restart a DVD. Our DVD player is also a little older, so perhaps new DVD players can do this. At any rate, we haven't found this to be an issue, and if you typically watch your movies straight through (we have a baby in the house, so that's unusual for us) this won't be an issue. Definitely highly recommend this product.
Also note that the plug is built at an angle, so make sure that will work for you.
Customer Review: Energy Saver Poer Strip
Summary: 5 Stars
Have tried a number of other products that all tried to do what this product succeeds at doing. No usb connection required. Also the fact that it does have connections that are constantly hot ( for TIVO, switches, etc.) is a real plus. It really works!Customer Review: Energy Saving Power Strip
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a cool power strip because everything does not need to be powered up all the time. However, I found that this did not save me one penny and I don't think it cut down on energy use in any significant way that would make me spend this much money. If it makes you feel good to think your doing a "green" think, then buy it, but don't expect to see a change in your energy use or bill.Customer Review: Excellent Product
Summary: 5 Stars
The Smart Strip is an excellent product. I saved money the first month. Well worth the investment.