Monster Outlets To Go Powerstrip
by Monster
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Customer Review: Small and convenient for travel, but NO circuit breaker...
Summary: 4 Stars
The literature on the product cover is misleading. It does NOT have a resettable circuit breaker and therefore offers NO protection against those nasty power surges and spikes. (So it would be wise to unplug it during a thunderstorm).
That said, this device is as small as you can get for a three-outlet power strip and is particularly beneficial when you travel (for example, if you are in an airport and need to charge your laptop and your cellphone).
If you need surge protection (recommended for sensitive devices like projectors) then I highly recommend buying a portable surge protector like the Tripp Lite TRAVELER Protect It! Surge Protector/Suppressor 2 outlets (2 Transformers). For Laptop Use, Direct Plug-In 1050 Joules or similar ones by Belkin or APC.
For international travel (220V countries) consider the Tripshell International All-in-One Travel Plug Adapter With Surge Protection - Retail Package. If your devices is rated 110V only (for example, a hair dryer) you will need to buy a step down power transformer. (Thankfully, most portable electronic devices like laptops, cellphone and camera chargers can operate on dual voltage (110V and 220V). But always remember to check the power rating on your device).
Customer Review: Excellent Travel Power Strip
Summary: 5 Stars
Some of the people that I follow on Twitter are frequent travellers. Before leaving on a week long trip, I asked how they are able to charge all of their electronics using the limited number of accessible power outlets in hotel rooms. One of the them recommended the Monster Power Outlets To Go
If you are a frequent traveler, this is an excellent power strip. While it "only" has 3 outlets, they are more than enough for your power needs. Two on one face, one on the other, means that any power need is met. The spacing between the two outlets is perfect for even the most bulky adapter. Outlets To Go is light enough to go in your laptop bag, and since the cord actually plugs into one of the outlets on the strip, it is very compact. Using a flat cord, and one that is attached to the end of the strip, you are provided with an extremely compact unit that maximizes the outlet spacing.
Using this power strip in an airport, hotel lobby, or other gathering place, will make you a very popular person. You see a lot of people congregating around the few outlets, but when you pull this out of your bag and plug it in, two other people will approach you, asking to use one of your available outlets. And if you are left alone, you will have the chance to recharge your Blackberry, iPhone, iPod, or any other electronic device.
Since I bought this, I can't believe that I traveled without it.
Customer Review: Very handy, wish it were just a bit less bulky
Summary: 4 Stars
If you are a frequent traveler, I'm sure you've encountered this - several people trying to plug their laptops into a single power outlet at an airport. Or you get to a hotel and there's just one free outlet (or none!).
For a while I've been carrying a "liberator" 1-foot extension cord with two sockets, but when I saw the Monster Outlets To Go advertised, I liked it as a better solution.
The Outlets To Go 3 is compact and lightweight. As indicated, it has three grounded power outlets, two on one side and one on the other, a handy design for use with bulky power adapters. The short power cord wraps around the outlets and plugs securely into one of them. A bonus is that the cord exits the plug from the side so it won't block an outlet.
The materials are all first-rate and the power cord uses heavy duty 14 gauge wire. My only gripe, and it is a very minor one, is that I think this could have been made just a teensy bit thinner, but maybe not... It drops into my laptop bag very nicely. Well, maybe one other gripe - like a lot of products nowadays, the Outlets To go is overpackaged, with a huge plastic clamshell.
There is also a four-outlet version, but three is the right number for me. Recommended.
Customer Review: Great product, nice size and good price
Summary: 5 Stars
Just as other reviewers have said, this 3 outlet to go powerstrip is just awesome. I disagree that it could have been made a little smaller; any smaller and I think it would take away from the robustness plus it's absolutely tiny considering it has 3 outlets! Why knock it slightly for the size when you say it fits so nicely in your bag? Speaking of size, I had to research the actual dimensions myself before purchasing, so here they are for your convenience:
Dimensions: 4.75 x 2.25 x 1.8
It is very handy for travel when you have multiple devices to plug in, whether it's laptops, cell phones, ipod/mp3 players, cameras, and the like. I have always carried along a regular 6 outlet strip but it was always so bulky and cumbersome, plus I never really needed more than 3 outlets. I really like the "FlatProfile Plug" and "FlatWrap Cord", as they make for neat and compact storage but you also don't have to worry about the plug not having room or getting bent if the only outlet is behind the mattress in the hotel room!
The price point is also nice; Amazon had the best price I found at $11.99 as of this review. Be aware that other sizes and colors are available to meet your needs if 3 outlets and/or black is not what you want or need. There is a 4 outlet and 6 outlet version and they come in black, white, silver.
Customer Review: Good as portable powerstrip but NO surge protection and not for 220-240v
Summary: 3 Stars
Recently this item was part of amazon lightening deal. I was quite tempted to buy it BUT in absence of voltage support information, I first thought of contacting Amazon/Monster and confirm product description.
This item does NOT support 100-240V. YES I confirmed this directly from Monster. Although some reviewers claimed that it worked fine for 220v but technical description is 110V.
This does NOT provide surge protection. This is anyways reflecting in the product title itself however I confirmed with Monster.
This is actually a good buy ONLY if you are looking for a great portable POWERSTRIP and want to operate it on 110V only.
If your travel is not limited to US then better to look for an actual surge protector with universal voltage support. with universal sockets (nice to have).