PowerSquid lineup about to evolve
Like a good Darwinian cephalopod, Chris Hawker's PowerSentry PowerSquid is about to evolve into a new, more full-featured animal. Coming next year are several new models in the PowerSquid surge protector line, which will be sold under the Flexity brand and range from $50 to $80 (the current model sells for $14 on Amazon, by comparison). The SQ1K, SQ2K, SQ3K, and Calamari-SQ3K will all come standard with 6 "tentacle" outlets, joule ratings that range from 1080 to 3240, EMI filters (line conditioning, like in those huge components Monster tries to sell you) from 40dB to 58dB, Ultra MOV (metal oxide varistors) technology, and connected equipment insurance ranging from $200,000 to $500,000. With the top of the line Calamari (we wish Cadillac used this name too) you also get an audible alarm in case of circuit failure, flat profile swivel plug, and illuminated outlets. Those of you who can't get enough of surge protection will be able to peep these models at CES in January.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jason @ Dec 19th 2005 2:38AM
How about adding a couple of USB tentacles?
JCollum @ Dec 19th 2005 2:38AM
What a great name! I like this product.
Chiablo @ Dec 19th 2005 2:38AM
Let me be the first to say it...
Mmm... tenticals!
David @ Dec 19th 2005 2:38AM
Looks cool enough to hang on your wall...
Ben Curtis @ Dec 19th 2005 2:38AM
Looks like a great product but wish they'd make some similar models with non-U.S. plugs. Am sure there's a market out there for a euro-version... Ben
Josh @ Dec 19th 2005 2:38AM
The powersquid is being replaced by the even more powerful R'lyehian PowerCthulhu!
Chench @ Dec 19th 2005 2:38AM
Now who doesn't just have to have one of these?!
Jon @ Dec 19th 2005 2:38AM
Sliced bread meet the PowerSquid!
coriolisdave @ Dec 19th 2005 2:38AM
Who doesn't? Well, anyone outside the USA for one!
C'mon peeps -- there's a whole other world out there, gagging for powersquid action in different voltages!
Jon @ Dec 19th 2005 2:38AM
Sliced bread meet the PowerSquid!
Trejkaz @ Dec 19th 2005 2:38AM
The voltages are only half the problem, all the sockets are different too. I have a use for at least five of these if they would work locally...