http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/ Engadget Comments for Completely useless extension turns laptop adapter into power strip http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/Apr 22nd 2010 2:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/Please click on the "triple tap" hyperlink in the article and then tell me if you feel like buying.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 2:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
are you serious?? you can buy a simple 3 jack splitter for like 3 bucks. Why would you ever need this??]]>Apr 22nd 2010 2:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
it is not the best invention ever, but neither is useless, that you don't like doesn't mean no one does. ]]>Apr 22nd 2010 3:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/Apr 22nd 2010 3:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
Yeah, I actually though this was pretty reasonable ... brings a couple of outlets up to easy reach, and you can plug in your (three pin) laptop AC-DC adapter in directly without having to use another power cable.

Anything reasonably priced that reduces cable clutter gets a thumbs up from me.

]]>Apr 22nd 2010 3:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
Sounds like typical japanese tech-excess.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 7:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/I clicked on it, then compared it with this one. Like some of these people said, it allows you to use your cable as an extension, and on the plus side, things plugged into it won't weigh it down (e.g. those MacBook power adapters); The price is a little steep but at least it is kind of unique.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 9:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/Apr 22nd 2010 10:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
FYI

Triple Tap has no ground plug]]>Apr 22nd 2010 1:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
Actually, one of these would have come in handy for me when I gave a presentation with a laptop & projector just this past week. I instead of using 2 extension cords, I could've plugged in my laptop and projector in the same cord, thus limiting excessive cords and preventing tripping on them.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 6:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/Apr 22nd 2010 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/Apr 22nd 2010 2:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
This message approved by CaptainPlanet]]>Apr 22nd 2010 2:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.summitsource.com/3outlet-grounding-wall-tap-adapter-ul-ac-120v-polarized-3-prong-steren-905110-converts-1-ac-to-3-ac-way-triple-3in1-with-grounding-spade-part-905110-p-8372.html

This is what I paid for mine: $1.50 oh and did I mention? You can get em at your dollar store, Wally World, Staples, hell - anywhere for that matter, even a grocery store...

Its not black, nor quite as "cool" but it works and works WELL and you could have 10 of them for the price of one of theirs.

It packs really nicely in a laptop bag too... ]]>Apr 22nd 2010 2:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/My mind thought your usericon was a pair of legs with a thong of some sort.
Oh internet porn.., how you've corrupted my mind.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 3:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/But what is it?

Oh, I see. Tricky tricky.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 10:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
Well some peripherals benefit by not having to have a cord all the way to the wall. Say you got your laptop plugged in at a cafe and you wanna charge your cell phone. Not everyone has a USB chargable cell phone so this little gadget would make it a bit easier for them.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
Some blonde would probably try plugging in a hairdryer to this and blowing stuff up...]]>Apr 22nd 2010 2:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/Apr 22nd 2010 3:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/Apr 22nd 2010 3:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
They weren't stereotyping buddy, they said 'Japanese counterpart' because the company that makes this is Japanese (or at least the source link is a Japanese site).

Why is everyone so quick to try and play the racism card these days? Have Engadget ever been anything but diverse?]]>Apr 22nd 2010 5:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
http://www.fuzal.com]]>Apr 22nd 2010 3:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
then again, a simple strip would work, too :) (or, does, actually)

but it would be great if it would be integrated :)]]>Apr 22nd 2010 3:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
this will solve that problem...]]>Apr 22nd 2010 5:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/Apr 22nd 2010 6:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/Expensive? Rather.
Will I buy it? Probably not ever.

Does it at least have a surge protector on it?]]>Apr 22nd 2010 6:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/Apr 22nd 2010 8:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/Apr 22nd 2010 9:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
Yes you can buy a three plug adapter, but then I have to carry that around in addition to everything else.

With this? I just leave it plugged into my power supply, and the plugs are CLOSER. I could plug in my iPod (or insert your personal favorite MP3 player) close to me instead of at the wall (just as an example).

]]>Apr 22nd 2010 10:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/I agree with not having to carry an additional item, you already known you will be carrying your cord for your laptop anyway.
Also, at the bookstore can use power too.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 11:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/Apr 22nd 2010 11:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=400738

just buy that, its great , comes with also two usb plugs]]>Apr 22nd 2010 12:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
'Cuz see, that saves you the trouble of getting on the bad side of readers who think an item might be good *for them*.

Now, if your point is that it's a badly executed idea, ok - but it seems this solves the problem a multi-outlet converter does not (they even come in 6 outlet versions!!! but it's still all the way over there....)

Less snark, more report.

m'kaythanksbye!]]>Apr 22nd 2010 12:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
A lot more money for the same results, and a little bit of elegance. ]]>Apr 22nd 2010 3:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/
Horridly overpriced, with just a little bit of elegance.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 4:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/Apr 22nd 2010 9:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/Apr 22nd 2010 9:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/completely-useless-extension-turns-laptop-adapter-into-power-str/Apr 23rd 2010 12:41AM