Smart Strip SCG3 Energy Saving Power Strip with Autoswitching Technology
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Smart Strip SCG3 Energy Saving Power Strip with Autoswitching Technology
Customer Review: Great Savings!
Summary: 5 Stars
In Nov or Dec 08, I heard a DJ on the radio say how she had reduced her power bill by 40% by unplugging things, especially TVs and PCs when not in use. I thought I would give it a try, and it worked. I had a peak power bill of $260, and the next month it was down to $160! Problem was, with PCs on desks and TVs in entertainment centers, it wasn't very easy to unplug them.
I started searching for smart power strips and came across these on Amazon. I bought seven for the house, and the power bill has stayed the same as when I was unplugging everything, but now all we have to do is turn off the "main" appliance on each power strip and it does the rest!
Customer Review: Finicky
Summary: 2 Stars
The strip worked with two of my electrical set-ups and did not work with two others. It didn't like my laptop as the main device or my Energy Star TV. For the laptop, I did followed the adjustment instructions and it seemed to be working fine, but then just stopped working properly. I move the strip to a set-up with our flat screen TV and it worked fine. For the Energy Star TV, when I adjusted it so it would turn everything off, I couldn't turn my TV back on again. Only worth the money if you love hours trouble shooting. I'm going back to using a regular power strip and just turning it off myself when I'm not using it.Customer Review: Great for our HD TV etc.
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband was told by a big-box electronic retailer that he needed to purchase a $150 surge protector in order to get the best clarity for his new flat screen HD TV.
I wanted to see if that salesman was right and purchased this protector to plug in the TV, speakers, DVD player, Wii etc.
Well, not only does it work like a charm but the clarity of the TV is perfect! He loves being able to simply press On/Off on the TV and know that everything else will do the same. One button- so simple! Saves us electricity (i.e $$) and reduces our carbon footprint. Fabulous!
Customer Review: Simple, easy to use, saves money
Summary: 5 Stars
With my Kill-A-Watt, I discovered that my computer speakers use 15W even when they're not being used. I now have my monitor and speakers plugged into the Smart Strip, and have confirmed (with the Kill-A-Watt) that I'm saving some energy, and the Smart Strip will pay for itself in 7 months.
Also note that there are lots of models of Smart Strips. The "L" models are large (10); the "S" models are small (7). The "3" models are the simplest ones; the "4" models have a phone/fax/modem port; the "5" models have both a coax (tv) and phone/fax/modem port.
Customer Review: Defective
Summary: 2 Stars
Product was defective. My TV was unable to control the autoswitched outlets or other devices. My lamp was able to control only the indicator light for the autoswitched outlets, but apparently not the outlets themselves as my TV and XBox were not being turned back on. It took their customer service about 4 days to return my call even though the receptionist initially advised me that they would be in touch "shortly". I give them 1 star for bad quality control and poor customer service, plus 1 star for the possibility that a replacement item would have worked.