It may just be me, but I don't see the point. That way not only do I have the longer cord, but I also have surge protection. Its extremely rare that I plug anything directly into the wall (both my PS2 and original Xbox bit the dust from a surge; I learned my lesson). If I'm in my own house, I'd much rather have a power strip to this thing run across the room.
@BigJayDogg3 , for sure, they should start making sockets with surge protection built in. That way, if it blows, u just replace a fuse and press on with life.
@iStarr They exist, but aren't really used in home construction as far as I know. Even in work places, I've only come across them every once in a while. I have a feeling that they would be overkill for most, and cost prohibitive for others.
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It may just be me, but I don't see the point. That way not only do I have the longer cord, but I also have surge protection. Its extremely rare that I plug anything directly into the wall (both my PS2 and original Xbox bit the dust from a surge; I learned my lesson). If I'm in my own house, I'd much rather have a power strip to this thing run across the room.
Maybe I just don't have enough gadgetry.
@BigJayDogg3 , for sure, they should start making sockets with surge protection built in. That way, if it blows, u just replace a fuse and press on with life.
@iStarr They exist, but aren't really used in home construction as far as I know. Even in work places, I've only come across them every once in a while. I have a feeling that they would be overkill for most, and cost prohibitive for others.
@iStarr http://www.smarthome.com/4542W/Acenti-Surge-Suppressor-Receptacle-Alabaster-ACSSR-W/p.aspx
Google is your friend. :P