Which is great if you feel like resetting the clock on all your equipment (VCRs, etc) every day.
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Writers note: Not according to the blurb on their website. Clock function is retained even when shut down. WM.
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John Laur
· 4 years ago
The craftsman autoswitch was mentioned. I have used it and it works fine, but another device that works as well if not better is the BitsLimited SmartStrip which not only provides the functionality of a 'control' outlet to switch attached devices but will switch 3 or 4 outlets at once. It also is a surge protector and has 4 additional non-switched outlets.
A good application of the bitslimited strip is that you can do things like plug a computer monitor into the control outlet and set the DPMS setting to put the monitor to power saving mode. Thus whenever you go away from the computer and your screen saver (really DPMS) activates, your speakers, desk lamps, etc will power off automatically.. Set automatic standby or hibernation shortly after your monitor powers down and you have a much better power bill on your office.
Another good application is in switching stereo equipment and the like off completely. If you have a moderate rack of stereo gear, a lot of devices are alive and waiting for you to "turn them on" -- ironic, but true -- plug your receiver or TV into the control outlet and turn it on first.
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So does anyone know when these will be available outside of Australia??? I love it!
It exists already. YMMV depending on how much current the control device uses.
Get it from Sears, the Crasftsman Autoswitch.
Which is great if you feel like resetting the clock on all your equipment (VCRs, etc) every day.
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Writers note: Not according to the blurb on their website. Clock function is retained even when shut down. WM.
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The craftsman autoswitch was mentioned. I have used it and it works fine, but another device that works as well if not better is the BitsLimited SmartStrip which not only provides the functionality of a 'control' outlet to switch attached devices but will switch 3 or 4 outlets at once. It also is a surge protector and has 4 additional non-switched outlets.
A good application of the bitslimited strip is that you can do things like plug a computer monitor into the control outlet and set the DPMS setting to put the monitor to power saving mode. Thus whenever you go away from the computer and your screen saver (really DPMS) activates, your speakers, desk lamps, etc will power off automatically.. Set automatic standby or hibernation shortly after your monitor powers down and you have a much better power bill on your office.
Another good application is in switching stereo equipment and the like off completely. If you have a moderate rack of stereo gear, a lot of devices are alive and waiting for you to "turn them on" -- ironic, but true -- plug your receiver or TV into the control outlet and turn it on first.
How does the SmartStrip from BitsLimited compare to the one from Fellowes (http://www.zipstorage.com/fe10ousmsupo1.html)?</p>