Looking for a USB power strip

Post #423,091 by drook 3/27/18 10:48:08 AM 3/27/18 10:48:08 AM Reply	Looking for a USB power strip This one is way cheaper than the alternatives. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071991VLV/ I know Amazon is full of garbage, but I don't know any brand names for power strips so I can't compare anyway. Anyone use something like this and got a recommendation? -- Drew
Post #423,093 by Bman 3/27/18 11:10:30 AM 3/27/18 11:10:30 AM Reply	Re: Looking for a USB power strip I have had a couple of bees in the house for years work really well the company makes other ones not cheap But worth the money So Check these out https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M8XYJ6I/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 "Pictures are better then words because some words are big and hard to understand" Peter Griffin (Family Guy)
Post #423,094 by Another Scott 3/27/18 12:09:27 PM 3/27/18 12:09:27 PM Reply	Standards are in flux... I got one of these when it was on sale in January ($22 off). https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B072K5ZJXF/ I wanted/needed something with USB PowerDelivery (for my Essential Ph-1). This seemed to be the best, reasonably priced one at the time. It works fine. I've had good luck with Anker stuff. There are about 5 different variations on Quick Charge. USB-PD is different, of course. If you're worried about future-proofing it will cost more. If you just want to trickle-charge a bunch of stuff, it doesn't much matter. HTH a little. Good luck! Cheers, Scott.
Post #423,095 by drook 3/27/18 12:50:34 PM 3/27/18 12:50:34 PM Reply	Ooh, it's got a USB-C on it But damn, $54. This is to take on my 4-day bike ride this summer. I'll have my phone, bike computer, GoPro, backup batteries for the GoPro, and power brick. So this 5-port (with USB-C) would be perfect. But ride support will carry my duffel bag to each overnight point, so I can just throw a regular power strip in the bag with 5 wall warts and I won't have to buy anything. I'd like something more compact, but not for that much. For $20, though, I'll give up the convenience of the rapid charge since it'll be plugged in overnight anyway. -- Drew
Post #423,104 by malraux 3/27/18 5:24:03 PM 3/27/18 5:43:18 PM Reply	I should read all the posts before replying. Anker has a $24 40W version too, linked in the article I posted. Regards, -scott Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson. Edited by malraux March 27, 2018, 05:43:18 PM EDT Expand All History
Post #423,106 by drook 3/27/18 5:40:56 PM 3/27/18 5:40:56 PM Reply	I'm deciding between the 5-port and 6-port https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-PowerPort-Multi-Port-Samsung/dp/B00VH8ZW02/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P936188/ For a different of $5 I should just get the 6 even though I don't think I need it. I'd feel stupid the first time I want another port and don't have it. But I'm not going for the 10-port. That's just silly. Probably. Isn't it? Hmm ... -- Drew
Post #423,140 by a6l6e6x 3/30/18 11:28:28 PM 3/30/18 11:29:27 PM Reply	Do the math on devices you plug in and what each needs in Amps! If you plug in devices like an iPad that can use 2+ Amps (usual come with 12 Watt charger) you could not even plug in 4 of them without hitting the charger limit in the Amps the first link points to. Don't just count outlets! iPhones only need 1 Amp. Alex "There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge." -- Isaac Asimov Edited by a6l6e6x March 30, 2018, 11:29:27 PM EDT Expand All History
Post #423,146 by drook 3/31/18 9:18:58 AM 3/31/18 9:18:58 AM Reply	Only got the one sorta-high draw device, the phone And I'll have a solid 12 hours each night for everything to be plugged in. I should be good. -- Drew
Post #423,097 by pwhysall 3/27/18 1:08:19 PM 3/27/18 1:08:19 PM Reply	Anything like that... ...check YouTube for a teardown or review that includes testing with a scope/meter of some description. Shoddy electronics might not work, but shoddy power supplies can literally burn your house down. I can't find anything for that one. I'd walk on by, and get something from a brand I trust, like Anker.
Post #423,099 by drook 3/27/18 3:03:04 PM 3/27/18 3:03:04 PM Reply	Sounds like Anker is the one to go with Yeah, searching my manufacturer I'm seeing a bunch of options. Cool. -- Drew
Post #423,103 by malraux 3/27/18 5:21:24 PM 3/27/18 5:22:24 PM Reply	I get most of my reviews from The Wirecutter these days. https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-multiport-usb-wall-charger/ That thing you linked definitely looks like garbage. Regards, -scott Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson. Edited by malraux March 27, 2018, 05:22:24 PM EDT Expand All History
Post #423,111 by pwhysall 3/28/18 12:39:25 AM 3/28/18 12:39:25 AM Reply	Yep, me too I'm finding Amazon reviews to be less reliable. Bots, shills, idiots, whatever.

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