Smart Strip SCG4 Energy Saving Power Strip with Autoswitching Technology and Fax/Modem Surge Protection
January 30, 2010 · Posted in Accessories
- Superior EMI/RFI filtering
- Up to 40db line noise reduction
- 48,000Amp, three-way protection
- 4 way wall mountable
- 1225 joules three-way protection
Product Description
7 Outlets1 Control (Always On), 2 Always On, 4 Switching; 1225 Joules; Saves Time, Money & Energy With Unique Control Outlet Feature4 Switching Outlets Will Turn On Or Off Based Upon Control Outlet’S Settings & Power Use; 3-Way, 130V Protection; Up To 4… More >>
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5 Responses to “Smart Strip SCG4 Energy Saving Power Strip with Autoswitching Technology and Fax/Modem Surge Protection”
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I bought this product after reading a review in a magazine and was drawn to it for the “green” and money-saving claims. I thought it could be an upgrade to my very, very old surge protector (from the late-80s!) for my “home theater” system (just a TV, DVD player and cable box).
The instructions say that the TV should be plugged into the “control” socket so that “everything” turns off when the TV is off, assuming that you’re using all the products together. However, my reality is that the the cable box took too long to boot up after the power was completely turned off, and my DVD player is part of a sound bar that I also use for my iPod and radio.
So in the end, I’m using this surge protector much like any ordinary one because my products need to be treated independently. Hopefully, I’m still saving some money since this product has more advanced technology than my old surge protector, but I’m definitely not helping the environment as much I as had hoped with being able to turn the power off to multiple electronics as needed.
Rating: 3 / 5
Bought this looking to save a little power when my computer isn’t on. It’s designed to sense when the computer is on and shut off power to everything else to save the “standby power” Unfortunately, product doesn’t work as advertised and the company has so far failed on their thirty-day money-back guarantee.
In theory, this product is a good idea – and if it worked I would have no complaints. But it doesn’t.
Rating: 1 / 5
Energy Saving Smart Strip With Autoswitching Technology and Fax/Modem Surge Protection #SCG4 Very easy to use, saved money the first month.
Rating: 5 / 5
As I understood this product from the Oprah show, all appliances plugged into this strip turn off and draw no power when “off”…….Be aware that it does not work quite that way and will not save you as much power as you might think[very little, actually]. A “Control device” such as a TV must be plugged into the “control device outlet” and thus is always on in the “Standby mode” drawing power, waiting for a command, for instance, from your remote control. Other devices, such as, DVD player or VHS player cannot be operated unless the “Control Device” is turned “On”[This is okay], but others such as CD player or Stereo Receiver cannot be turned on unless “Control Device”[TV] is turned on, thus these must be plugged into a “live”, or “always on” outlet………Just be aware of this before you buy……It should be fine for PC peripherials…….
Rating: 2 / 5
I ordered this product thinking I would be saving money. Some electronics need to be kept on to operate. For instance if you have a DVR you cant turn it off due to recordings occurring while not watching. Its very sensitive about turning off all things plugged into it, I had to adjust it several times and it still doesnt operate as promised. For all this money and Im still leaving things on, where is the savings?
Rating: 1 / 5