Well the U-socket is kind of cool but can it deliver the higher power that USB 3.0 can? I don't want to install power outlets that are going to be outdated in less then a year.
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MWSF 2010 Odds and Ends: Gloves, Xserve Rack, Speaker Helmet, USB Power
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If I had to change these out every year I'd consider it money well spent. As it is, I have so many iPods and phones that these will probably serve us well for a few years.
Just remember white is neutral, green is ground, black (or blue or red) is hot.No, you are right, three wires, but the last time I cut the wrong one, people died!
I have tried that... and my tongue. Neither work very well, especially because you can't see anything.
Bread works too!
So those gloves start at $99 - I think I'll stick to my Pepperami!
The USB do it yourself draws power constantly unless you hook up the outlet to a switch. With all the work it takes and the cost of the supplies it is not that much more expensive to buy the premade ones that do not constantly suck power.
Don't give me those delicious ideas!
Wow, I see a culinary IT project taking shape! This is gonna be huge!
Wow, I see a culinary IT project taking shape! This is gonna be huge!
Like minds seeing something great here.
FastMac really has something here if the quality is there. That is a big if as the quality of electrical hardware varies widely in general. I like the idea that they purposefully designed the unit to no be a phantom load, that is a very good idea.
The bad part here is that I just laid out cash for a new monitor/TV and a new chair for use at the computer. In other words I will have to wait.
Dave
Wow... That U-Socket is a freaking amazing idea. I'm seriously considering snagging a couple!
FastMac really has something here if the quality is there. That is a big if as the quality of electrical hardware varies widely in general. I like the idea that they purposefully designed the unit to no be a phantom load, that is a very good idea.
The bad part here is that I just laid out cash for a new monitor/TV and a new chair for use at the computer. In other words I will have to wait.
Dave
the u-socket looks good, and is a fair price.... if only i owned my own home... this product is not for renters
When I did rent places I would have no problem swapping out switches, wall plates etc. Don't see your point. What your landlord does monthly checks on electrical sockets?
I don't know why anyone would want to charge their electronics without some kind of surge protection.
Are we talking about bombs or home electronics?
Anyway, I never got the reason why red is hot and white is neutral considering technically on AC both are hot.
The U-socket will be great.. IF THEY EVER SHIP.
I pre-ordered in December when I saw them on Engadget. They seem to keep getting pushed back.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/05/10-usb-power-outlet-leaves-no-plug-behind/
I pre-ordered in December when I saw them on Engadget. They seem to keep getting pushed back.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/05/10-usb-power-outlet-leaves-no-plug-behind/
I don't think they are especially warm as they are not properly wind proof.. but they are decent enough for mild winter weather.
I fail to see how it's a news worthy item either.
Usually Blue is for Neutral and Red or Brown is for Phase, (not to be confused with Positive and Negative, same initials). Yellow/Green stripes are for ground. And even though it's AC, that only means that neither is Positive or Negative. However, Phase and Neutral are well defined, because, in Layman's terms, if you touch Phase and you're standing barefoot on the ground, you die, but if you touch Neutral, you won't. It's pure convention, as Neutral is linked to Ground via the ground (the ground you stand on). Anyway, as long as you connect the same color wires to the right colors, you won't have any problems! Just don't mix them up on purpose by saying "oh it doesn't matter anyway", because one day someone might think the Blue wire is safe to touch and die... Well whatever, always turn off the current before doing that anyway!
I used to do that with my 3rd Gen iPod. Using the scroll wheel was a real pain and should definitely not be attempted while driving.
