Belkin Pivot Surge, 6 Outlets, Wall Mount
by Belkin Components
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Customer Review: Perfect solution!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I did quite a bit of research on a wall outlet expander prior to buying this one. I also returned the first couple of models that I bought because of their flimsy quality. The features I was looking for were 1) it stays securely in the wall outlet 2) plenty of space between sockets 3) ability to plug multiple three prong plugs in and 4) surge protection. This Belkin six outlet expander met all requirements, and did so perfectly. Excellent build quality (feels very sturdy/substantial, plug stays firmly in place with both a screw in option and by using both outlets in the wall, and I can plug multiple large plugs in with no issues at all (all six outlets swivel to create additional space, though I did not need that feature to have my plugs fit easily). Awesome product. I usually don't take time to write reviews, but this fit the bill so perfectly that I wanted to share. If it helps, I have the following devices plugged in now; 1) iPad (and this plug is a monster) 2) iPhone (also bulky) 3) three prong plug for my HP laptop 4) alarm clock 5) three prong plug for fan. The sheer weight of these plugs would make most adapters unstable, but even without the screw, this one stays firmly on the wall.
I have no hesitation to recommend this to others, and i plan on using this as a stocking stuffer this coming Xmas because it's so good.
Customer Review: Smaller in size, yet still accomodates larger transformer plugs
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband and I purchased this surge protector for our kitchen, where it lives just above my built-in desk. We needed something that would permanently house the plugs for our cordless phone and answering machine yet also be available for recharging our cell phones, iPod, and my netbook computer. This unit has served our purpose well. The six plugs are spaced far enough apart to accommodate most larger transformer plugs without difficult; the fact that each plug swivels from the front to the side makes it even easier to arrange your devices as needed. The only downside that I have found to this product is that it does feel slightly unstable: there is only a single screw which connects the unit to the wall outlet, and so it does wobble a bit. However, I have not found this to be a major problem; I have simply gotten into the habit of stabilizing the unit with one hand as I put the plug in or out with the other. Overall, I would give this surge protector a rating of 4 1/2 stars, and I would definitely recommend it.Customer Review: Convenient and a space saver
Summary: 5 Stars
I live in an old house, and my bedroom is small; 11' x 11'. So every little bit of space that I can save is welcomed. I have this plugged into an outlet that's behind my dresser. I can now plug in the wall mounted TV, the little home theater PC, and small speakers without having the dresser stick out 4-5" from the wall, because the sockets rotate to the side.
I really like the convenience of this surge protector with its ability to rotate individual sockets. There are other similar surge protectors on the market, but they rotate all three sockets in a block.
If you need to conserve space and still protect your electrical items, I highly recommend that you pick up this surge protector.
Customer Review: Pivoting outlets - brilliant!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow! What a fantastic concept. It's bad enough that all my adapters have long cables, but before getting this I kept tripping over my power strip and could only use alternate outlets since adapters are too wide. I have another strip that can hold both adapters and regular cables but it's huge. Now I can plug all of them into this compact wall-mount unit with no problem (I did plug a smaller cord into the center outlet and the block adapters on top and bottom, since side by side they were a little snug). Price is great, I'll be buying another for my kitchen appliances.Customer Review: It works. Swivel plugs are nice
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't think I can add much more that what has already been written
- works and works well
- swivel plugs are very nice and useful
CON:
- the screw is designed to screw onto a center screw on wall plate -- old design. The newer wall plugs do not have central screws. But the screw comes off easy enough.
- Fix around: I used double side adhesive to secure the plug to plate.
Bottom Line: $12-15 is a good price for your electronics' health insurance.