Hotel rooms and airport terminals never seem to have enough power outlets to charge all the devices today's traveler brings along. You can add outlets and peace of mind on business trips and vacations with the Belkin Mini Surge Protector.The design is perfect for MP3 players and mobile phones.
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
Not so MINI, but a good surge product overall., November 16, 2008
By
R. Ocampo (North America)
I've been searching for a product that can extend the outlet on my bathroom for the electrical products that I use. I finally came across this Belkin mini surge protector and features:
- 3 AC power outlets
- 2 USB outlets ONLY for charging (not data transfer) at 5V / 500mA at each port
- Surge protection on all 5 outlets
- 918 Joules Energy Dissipation
- 125V / 15A / 1,875W Continuous Duty Electrical Rating
- 36,000A Maximum Spike Current
- Lifetime Warranty on product
- USD75,0000.00 connected equipment warranty
- 360 degree rotating plug lockable into 4 possible positions
Simple, elegant design in a smooth plastic casing of white and light grey colour. Once plugged, the green LED light will indicate if the power source is grounded.
The box comes with one USB to mini-USB cable to get you started in charging your USB devices as well.
DO NOT throw the prong cover that initially comes attached to the surge protector prong. As the manual states (for those who still care to read the User Manual these days), you can use this plastic prong cover to help further balance the device against any surface. You do this by inserting the plastic prong cover on the bottom of the surge device via a small notch. Also, the plastic cover is handy to use when traveling. Before dumping the surge protector along with your other devices, cover the prongs to prevent it from scratching other objects.
The prongs can be rotated 360 degrees loosely. However, there are 4 positions that enable you to lock it so it doesn't flail along clumsily in any direction. You do this by pressing into the rear a "release button". It's not a raised button, but a flat plastic portion that you have to press hard in order to release the lock. It's quite difficult (at least with the model I received) at first and feels like I'm going to break the plastic button. But I guess if this is normal then it can be construed as a safety measure so it doesn't easily rotate with a simple touch.
IMPROVEMENTS:
The term "mini" is subjective. It isn't really that compact as I would assume from seeing the photo. It is small, yes. However, as a surge protector that can take 3 AC and 2 USB outlets, I will give Belkin the benefit of naming it a mini device.
I would STRONGLY prefer the re-design of the spacing on the AC outlets by allowing larger plugs connected side-by-side. As it is right now, only normal AC plugs and not block-style plugs are allowed without loosing all three outlets. So my proposal is to delete the middle AC outlet and move it to the end-cap of the device (opposite to the 2 USB outlets). As of now, there is nothing there so rather than cramp the 3 AC plugs, then move the third at the end and thus allowing for block-style plugs to be used and still retaining the 3 AC functionality.
OVERALL:
I would not hesitate to recommend the purchase of this surge protection for compact spaces as well as travel purposes especially with the lifetime warranty and amount of protection is offers.
Take note of the selling price Amazon and the others are selling this at. It's ridiculous to see the selling price of this exact device can range anywhere from USD10 to USD30.
Lastly, BE AWARE of the SPECS so you know if the USB device you are plugging is capable of being charged.
An handy device for the traveler, November 9, 2008
By
D. Saul (Olympia, WA USA)
I bought this to protect my laptop primarily for use when on the road but I have been plugging into it at home as well. It is easy to carry and inexpensive insurance. Plus you can recharge your ipod or other USB capable devices with it.
Handy, October 30, 2008
By
EMTP EJ (Washington, DC USA)
It is helpful to have a little device like this because I can use it directly in a wall outlet or along with an extention cord. It would be nice if it had two more USB charging jacks on the other end, or maybe set it up so that there are four jacks - two on one side, two on another side becasue very often, when you are taveling, you have equipment that requires 'wall warts' it can really help make the best of a small number of available outlets in a hotel room.
Belkin Mini Surge 3OUT Wall Mount 75K 918J with USB Charger is similar
Great for cooling your Laptop!, October 29, 2008
By
Jack T. Riggins (Sunnyvale, CA USA)
I've seen those cooling plates for laptops for sale all over, but I didn't want to buy something that would strain my laptop's power supply. This little beauty allows me to have surge protection for my laptop -and- run a USB powered fan cooling plate directly, without straining the Power supply of my laptop! If your laptop has issues with heating, get a cooling plate and this device!
Needs another design iteration, October 16, 2008
By
YinyueGreat idea, but not quite there. The USB charger is great -- charged my iPhone 3G, and the surge-protected outlets and swivel plug are just what is needed. However, it's anything but 'Mini' -- it's way too bulky and should be at least 30% smaller. Second, for world travelers it must support 240v (it doesn't). Third, why not throw in another USB port or two? I actually travel with at least three USB-chargeable devices.
