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bookofjoe.com - 11/2/2008

Outlet Switch

— bookofjoe.com — Think outside the outlet space — say, between an extension cord and a device connected to it. So obvious you wonder how come it took until 2008 to surface. From the website: Outlet Switch Outlet switch lets you control power with the ... (more) Outlet Switch

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coolest-gadgets.com - 11/5/2008

Outlet Switch turns off your appliance completely

— coolest-gadgets.com — Most of us have heard at least once that it’s best to save energy by unplugging certain appliances. Just shutting them off isn’t quite enough because of all the extra lights. Sometimes it’s as subtle as a glowing light that ... (more) Outlet Switch turns off your appliance completely

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Outlet Switch
bookofjoe — ... to surface. From the website: Outlet Switch Outlet switch lets you control power with the flick of a switch. Tired of unplugging appliances when you leave the house? Handy adapter has an illuminated on/off switch on top — when you want to shut off power, simply press “off”; to restore, just press "on.” Ideal for toasters, irons, coffee pots, lamps and more. 1¾"L x 1½"W x 1¼"H. Fits any wall outlet. $4.98. ...

Outlet Switch turns off your appliance completely
Coolest Gadgets — ... hard to get it set up correctly again.  This little device could make life a lot more simple for many.  Just plug it directly into the outlet, and then on the other end plug in the appliance.  Then when you’re done using it, just reach back to the outlet and turn it off.  You can pick these up individually, or you can get them for slightly cheaper by buying several at once.  For one it will cost you $4.98, for two $8.98 and for four of them $15.96.  You can pick them up on Harriet Carter. ...

Outlet Switch Helps Save Power
Ubergizmo — ... Leaving your devices plugged in and on standby mode is not recommended in this day and age, since that tends to add up in your monthly utility bill after a while. With a device like the Outlet Switch, you can be sure no more power leakage will occur as this adapter comes with an illuminated On/Off switch on top, making it a snap to cut off all power completely even though the device is still plugged to the outlet. To restore, just press On and you're good to go. At ...

Five Dollar Wall Warts Add Individual Power Switches
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... cutters from Harriet Carter which let you control each appliance separately. They would, of course, be pointless in the UK, where every single wall socket has its own switch, but in the US they'd be ideal for something like a phone charger, which sips juice even when the phone isn't hooked up. One warning: Harriet's site appears to be using third party cookies to run its shopping cart. Not necessarily a bad thing, but not exactly best practice, either. Product page [Harriet Carter via Coolest Gadgets] ...