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power strip with socket icon – life imitates software

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Thanks to Takumi’s Icon Socket, computer-savvy folks can easily find out where to plug their real world app(liance)s: just look for the socket icon.

As you can see, you can plug in up to 4 sockets to Icon Socket. It also has a magnet screwed on its back, so you can mount it on the…

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July 11th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: design gadgets mobile tech technology

monster outlets to go power strip with usb port: monstrously useful

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Monster hasn’t had a great year, what with their fake performance tests and their un-endorsements. But that doesn’t mean that the company is 100% crap. Take their Outlets To Go power strip with USB port for example. It’s a well-thought out product that’s geared primarily for travelers – packing 3 outlets in a slim and…

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June 22nd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

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technabob quickpix: when a picture is worth 1000 words

the outlet wall does away with need for those pesky power strips

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If you look at the outlet strips behind my home theater setup, you’d understand why I think this idea is so cool.

The Outlet Wall is obviously a bit of creative Photoshop work, but I think the concept is fun. Imagine all your walls completely covered with outlets, so you’ll never need to look for…

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June 20th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: quickpix strange + wonderful technology

technabob quickpix: when a picture is worth 1000 words

electric man power strip: this little guy actually enjoys 110-volts running through his body at all times

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This electrical dude has got to be my favorite power strip ever. All other power cords in the universe should immediately be destroyed and replaced with an army of Electric Men. Do your part and head over to Urban Outfitters start plugging them in everywhere.

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February 13th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design just plain fun quickpix technology