Comments on: Belkin BG108000-04 Conserve Energy Saving Surge Strip

By: Online Energy Saving Tips

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By: Gregory

Gregory — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:59:36 +0000

I bought this 8 outlet for $35. It works great but Sam’s club was selling the 10 outlet for $30. Wish I would have known that, because that is almost $20 cheeper. But the product is works great, so no real complaints, just check if you can get it cheeper someplace else.
Rating: 3 / 5

By: C. R. Souser

C. R. Souser — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:12:53 +0000

I chose this over the Smart Strip, and I am now returning this and getting a Smart Strip for a few major reasons.

Though first the good:
1) It does what it says it will do and will shut off your external devices thus eliminating some stand-by power consumption.
2) If you only sometimes want to power down your extra devices, then this is the one for you.
3) If the remote battery dies or you lose the remote, there is a manual switch located on the power strip if you don't mind crawling on the floor.

The Bad:
1) The REMOTE. It uses a micro battery that can't be found at the average store and thus is the downfall of this product. The remote is big enough that they could have used a AAA battery too. So good thought, poor implementation. I refuse to use something that is going to just eat through proprietary batteries or will be useless if you can't find a replacement.
2) The stand-by mode on the device to listen for the remote users power itself, though this is minor.
3) It only has 8 outlets vs. the Smart Strip LCG5 which has 8 and also has cable TV surge protection.

Rating: 2 / 5

By: N. Swamy

N. Swamy — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:50:48 +0000

Not worth the price(35$)!. Very highly price for the very little it can do. Diappointed with Belkin,Remote very sensitive. Cord too short.

Would not recommend.
Rating: 1 / 5

By: Tammy T. Van Graaff

Tammy T. Van Graaff — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:40:24 +0000

I bought this to save power, as soon as you plug it in two LED’s turn on and constantly burn power. Stupid as they are not needed.
Rating: 3 / 5

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 03:31:12 +0000

What is the range on the switches? Thinking I would want to put it by the front door to make sure everything in the condo is off when I left. Could plug lights into it as well, etc.
Rating: 3 / 5