Smart Strip

[electron]

Found this gadget earlier while browsing amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006PS8F...177718?n=172282

It looks like it can automatically turn off equipment based on the status of 1 device. I.e. turn your printer off when your computer turns off. It must used the same system the CR magnetics current sensors use I guess. Most people leave their system on, but this might be good for the kids computer & accessories, or maybe in a home theater environment.

 

[brothers]

I bought a similar device at Radio Shack over ten years ago.

- Dennis Brothers

 

[Paul]

i guess it would work well for me if i ever turned off my computer.

I think it would work well for my A/V stuff though.

 

[un-wired]

We sell them and have no complaints on the units.

http://www.smarthomeusa.com/ShopByManufact...Ltd./Item/LCG1/

It seems alot more people use them for A/V then computers.

I have one client who uses an X10 module with a lamp to turn on an A/V system for an elderly parent who is home during the day and can't figure out the new remotes.

 

[jb_sgf]

I have one on my arcade I built and it works great. You turn on the computer and it powers up the monitor, lights, sound system, etc.