Powramid E-900H from Kreative Power: why didn't you think of this?

We've seen plenty of concepts aimed at squeezing all those pesky power bricks into the same "power strip" -- and redefined the term in the process -- but the Powramid E-900H might be the closest approximation of practical among the group. There's really not much to this thing you can't deduce from this image. A 8-foot cord provides power, there's a transparent safety switch cover, and a surge protection LED indicator. The Powramid will come in multiple colors and retail for around $17-25.

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[oshean @ Jan 3rd 2008 1:30PM]

Wall warts rejoice!

[Joe @ Jan 3rd 2008 1:35PM]

I think this is actually worse.
Most cables and such are usually behind desks placed against walls. This thing would be too bulky with a bunch of wallworts hanging off of it like a pack of baby opossums.
Looks cool when there actually nothing on it though.
Meh.

[Mile @ Jan 3rd 2008 1:47PM]

It's genius, but it doesn't make it the perfect solution for everything! Please use accordingly.

[Long @ Jan 3rd 2008 2:39PM]

I think if the holes were upside down, then you can insert the bulky brick plugs upside down then you can have all the wires pointing toward the center rather than spread out like a bicycle spoke.

[Richard Glitter @ Jan 3rd 2008 3:54PM]

@Long - true, but most wall-wart AC adapters are un-grounded, so you could still put them upside-down... I know not all are, but most are.

[engadget @ Jan 3rd 2008 1:50PM]

I agree this product looks to be worse when it comes to bricks. Look at the top edge of the ports. Because they are all angeled in, I think the top of your power bricks would actually hit each other and make it such that you couldnt fit a brick in every port. Stick with the PowerSquid type solution if your looking for a real Power Brick solution.

Now however on the other hand, this unit is fairly pretty so they could market it to business types for a conferemce room table neededing after market power for all the laptop-toting people in the office.

[Carbonize @ Jan 3rd 2008 3:27PM]

Have to say I just bought a PowerSquid and it's a sweet device that takes up less room than this one looks like it would.

[Scott G. @ Jan 3rd 2008 1:51PM]

One thing you can't deduce from the picture is the number of outlets.
The answer - 6.

[blade417 @ Jan 3rd 2008 1:51PM]

nice looking design, it may be kinda awkward once you have everything plugged in though.

[Grizz @ Jan 3rd 2008 1:52PM]

Crafty, too bad the majority of new cell phone bricks are not compatible.

[Towncivilian @ Jan 3rd 2008 1:54PM]

"A 8 foot"? Should be "An 8 foot".

[Sean D. @ Jan 3rd 2008 2:03PM]

This would be cooler if the ground plugs were at the top (outlets upside-down), that way, all the wires coming off of it would be going upwards into a nice bundle- and that much closer to your device. The placement of the plugs would have to be slightly different, but I think it would be neater overall.

@Grizz: Why wouldn't newer cellphone 'bricks' be compatible?

[Peter @ Jan 3rd 2008 2:18PM]

Because they tend to be rectangular and go to the side instead of just a big brick right over the plug. There is no way you are going to get 2 of them side by side on this thing.

[Jared @ Jan 3rd 2008 2:13PM]

Perfect for conference room tables, they should build an ethernet switch into one of these. I'd bet they'd sell like hotcakes.

Oh looks like they do, they're just crazy overpriced.

http://cableorganizer.com/powerdata-centers/power-sphere.htm

[fastolfe @ Jan 3rd 2008 2:35PM]

My parent's first tenant had a power strip with power outlets that could ROTATE with tons of room between each other. Are those still made?

[daedalus @ Jan 3rd 2008 2:42PM]

I already have a vaporizer

[Richard Glitter @ Jan 3rd 2008 6:44PM]

Ahahahha good call dude, didn't see that!

[pilot101 @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:11PM]

hmm pretty nice, but still doesn't beat my squid outlet.

[Iridium @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:20PM]

there's no way you could fit bulky AC adapters on every outlet. You could probably get three with normal cords between them. A few of the large ones might extend further than the bottom of this unit. Looks good though.

I bought a outlet stip meant for a workshop. It is 4 feet long and has about 4 inches of space between each plug. It could even be configured to mount directly on a wall socket and run vertical or horizontal. It even had channels to run the cords through.

[Motoma @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:31PM]

Looks like those wall warts will still get in the way of each other.

[Anthony @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:54PM]

If they can just get individual on/off buttons in place I'd be super happy. I have that on my latest & will never go back. Why keep my laptop battery charger on 24/7? Now I don't have to unplug it.

[Z @ Jan 3rd 2008 6:42PM]

I like Belkin's Concealed Surge Protector, myself. Plenty of room for most everything, and hides cords and "wall warts" to boot. Keeps it all organized and provides a nice, clean look.

[Dull @ Jan 3rd 2008 11:23PM]

Still wished I thought up the flat plug idea.