Ask Engadget: Best 'green' power strip out there?
By Darren Murph 
posted October 8th 2009 9:13PM
posted October 8th 2009 9:13PM
"I just moved into a new apartment and have been reading about all of the new power strips out there, especially the green ones. I was wondering if you had any suggestions about which "green "power strips are out there with decent joules ratings. And when I say green, I mean power strips that have the remotes or switches to turn off all electricity flowing to certain plugs and with at least 2 plugs that are always on. I was looking specifically at sub $50 because I will need two, but if that is not possible I could be convinced otherwise. Thanks!"Don't be afraid to wave your green pride around here, folks. If you've got a power strip that nixes vampire drain and fits the bill, spill the details in comments below. It helps everyone to help the planet, ya heard?
This is the most perfect strip you could ask for. I have 2 and they work great.
The blue spot is for your main device (ex: computer).
The red spots are for the things you use when the main device is on (ex: printer, speakers, fax).
Your blue device (ex: computer) always has power. When you turn the computer on, power comes on to all the red devices. When you turn the computer off, all the red devices have their power cut off and use no energy. You don't have to do any work.
Also, the white spots are for things you always want to keep on (lamp).
I bought mine for $30 new, good luck!
http://www.buy.com/prod/bits-lcg4-10-outlets-power-strip-10-surge-protected-6ft/q/loc/101/206574206.html
Great post! We also have a new product that saves on excess power drain. Our DSI Energy Saver Green Power Strip helps to reduce "phantom" or "vampire" power loss commonly found in homes and offices. http://greenpowerstripstore.com/