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    Surge Protector w/ USB charging AND RJ45

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by hceuterpe, Apr 29, 2009.

  1. hceuterpe

    hceuterpe Notebook Evangelist

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    So I've seen surge protectors in-line world rated (100-240) that have RJ45 (like APCs), but no USB. I've also seen multiple plug 3-prong surge protectors with USB but no RJ45 (like the 3-prong Belkin one)

    Anyone know of a lightweight surge protector inline (or not) with RJ45 protection AND USB? How about one that works universally 100-240V? Or am I simply asking for too much?
     
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    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    I know it's not quite what you're looking for, but... how about getting on with RJ-45 and plugging in a USB charging device.
    Though I think RJ-45 surge protectors are kind of useless as long as your switches and other computers are also on a surge protector. No place for a surge to come from, then.
     
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    hceuterpe, Apr 30, 2009
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    Okay, cool. Have a good search then.
     
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    Sorry man, that was pretty mean of me to say that. You were just trying to be helpful. However in regards to the ethernet, I've been to a lot of hotels where they just have a stray ethernet cable on a table, so I would have no switch with to connect to. I don't necessarily trust where it's coming from and I have been hotels with dirty power before (like in upscale, yet older renovated hotels, near the National mall in DC).

    On second thought, I realized an integrated Rj45 is more important as I can always add on the USB. In fact my standalone phone battery charging cradle has a USB port for power. Since i always seem to bring that with me on trips, I'll probably just use that for auxiliary power for USB when I really need it (which I digress isn't that often).

    With that in mind what's everyone's on this item:
    http://www.buy.com/prod/belkin-trav...wivel-plug-f9h220-tvl/q/loc/101/10389590.html

    Should i go with a diff brand? Is it relatively small? This would potentially be going with a netbook in one of those checkfast solo cases with limited space, so the smaller, the better!

    Thanks
     
    hceuterpe, May 1, 2009
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