Smart Strip SCG4 Energy Saving Power Strip with Autoswitching Technology and Fax/Modem Surge Protection
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Smart Strip SCG4 Energy Saving Power Strip with Autoswitching Technology and Fax/Modem Surge Protection
Customer Review: Everyone needs this product
Summary: 5 Stars
We have 4 computer stations in our house and they are often left on or the monitors and sound systems are left on, etc. By using the smart switch, the only thing to think about now is to remember to turn the computer off at night or when not in use and then the printers, monitors and sound systems all turn off as well.
Just having the smart switch helps me to remember to shut the computer off in the first place which was something i often forgot.
I did have to adjust the smart switch settings twice until it worked each time and even then, thought it wasn't working when occassionaly things did not instantly shut down when the computer turned off, but then within a half minute, they would all shut off.
Overall, it's great product that definitely helps me stop wasting power.
Customer Review: Good Value, Valuable Product.
Summary: 5 Stars
Not as easy to use or feature rich as it's big brother(s) BUT for the price, a great value and money saver. Highly recommended.Customer Review: Good idea, doesn't work
Summary: 1 Stars
Bought this looking to save a little power when my computer isn't on. It's designed to sense when the computer is on and shut off power to everything else to save the "standby power" Unfortunately, product doesn't work as advertised and the company has so far failed on their thirty-day money-back guarantee.
In theory, this product is a good idea - and if it worked I would have no complaints. But it doesn't.
Customer Review: Good way to save some money!
Summary: 5 Stars
This item is great! I'm not sure why there are some negative reviews, but I have nothing but good things to say about this product. It easily turns off all devices when the "master" outlet is turned off and it also eliminates devices drawing standby power. Plus it does everything a normal surge protector does for pretty much the same price. This item will pay for itself by lowering your energy bill.Customer Review: Great energy saver
Summary: 5 Stars
Using a Kill-A-Watt, I calculated I am saving about 35 watts of electricty on my home theater. Will pay for itself in 1-2 years. Before you buy, you should know this will only save energy for devices turned off. Also, it works by using a master device that when turned on allows the other devices to turn on. So, in my setup my master device is my television, when I turn it on, it lets me turn on my cable box, dvd player, etc. However, the master device will still draw power and the television turned off still draws about 20 watts. Still, you are saving energy on all the other devices. Great for home theater setups.