We love our gadgets, but they are like vampires, sucking energy even when “off”. That’s why the Belkin Conserve Surge puts their energy sucking on a timer. Otherwise it’s a pretty normal surge protector. The device automatically cuts the power to connected devices after 11 hours of use.
Don’t worry, you won’t end up losing work before you can save, because the Conserve Surge features two always-on outlets alongside the six timed outlets. And there’s also an LED warning light when the electricity is about to turn off. Still, some other timing options would be nice.
At $35, it should pay for itself in no time.
[Gizmodo]
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Belkin has a wireless control for another conserve surge protector if you don’t want a timer and would like to shut things off yourself manually, without having to crawl under your desk or behind your entertainment center. It is more expensive, around $50, but well worth the investment.