For most people, power outlets are a dime a dozen, and can be found in every room throughout the home or apartment. For those of us who aren't as lucky, the Satechi Compact USB Surge Protector ($9.99 direct) is a step in the right direction, combining a single power outlet and a USB charging port into a conveniently unassuming form factor.
My apartment building was evidently designed with the understanding that the average human being uses no more than two electronic devices at any given point. Consequently, I need to constantly swap between devices to free up those precious outlets. Nowhere is this more irritating than with my smartphone, since it needs to be recharged on a regular basis. The Compact USB Surge Protector may not be the most groundbreaking piece of tech, but its ability to let folks charge a smartphones or tablets while freeing up a power outlet (or USB port on their computer) does more than enough to justify its sub-$10 price tag. And, as an unintentional bonus, it's one of the few accessories that you won't need to throw out after replacing your iPhone 4s with an iPhone 5.
Measuring 1.4 by 2 by 1.25 inches (HWD), the Satechi Compact USB Surge Protector looks like a marginally wider single power outlet, albeit one with a lime green face. Consisting of a plastic chassis with a three-prong plug in the rear, it weighs next to nothing, so sticking it in your pocket or throwing it into your bag is always an option. The wider form factor is due to the horizontally-oriented USB charging port that's to the right of the power outlet. As its name makes clear, the Compact USB Surge Protector also functions as a surge protector, and accordingly an LED indicator near the top of the unit labeled "Protected" illuminates green when it's providing sufficient protection to your devices; when the light goes out, the protection circuitry has been fully consumed by power and current spikes, and it's time to replace the Compact USB Surge Protector. Luckily, it comes with a 1 year warranty.
The Compact USB Surge Protector has a 1 amp output, which is powerful enough to charge all smartphones and 7-inch tablets. To test this claim, I plugged in an iPhone 4s into the USB port and an iPhone 4 into the power outlet and, sure enough, both charged without a hiccup. Unfortunately, it's hit or miss for larger, 10-inch tablets, as most tablets in that size typically require chargers with 2 amp outputs. That said, I tested the Compact USB Charger with a new iPad, and found it charged perfectly fine.
The Satechi Compact USB Surge Protector is a good choice for anyone looking for a single surge protector or who simply wants to charge their smartphones or tablets while conserving an available power outlet. Ultimately, its convenience factor and portability both suffice to justify its sub-$10 price tag.
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