Review: Socket Sense – Expandable Power Strip >> GadgetGrid

Oct 07 2009

Review: Socket Sense – Expandable Power Strip

Posted by Minh Giang in Reviews, tags: Add new tag

Socket Sense is an innovative and elegant solution to a nagging problem in our gadget world, “big” AC power adapters.

Does it work?

I got a chance to put the Socket Sense to test. Underneath my desk, I have a ton of AC adapters. I needed 2 power strips to accommodate all my AC adapters. With the Socket Sense sockets expanded, I was able to fit all my AC adapters onto the Socket Sense power strip.

As you can see, I have the power strip fully expanded and the sockets ingeniously align in a diagonal position, allowing more real estate for the AC adapters. I have a couple of pretty wide AC adapters and they fit just fine onto the fully expanded Socket Sense power strip. It works like a charm.

Some of the nice touches I like is the long cord (6ft) and the plastic packaging. I like the fact that I can open the packaging without using scissor or razor knife. It comes pre-cut (perforated) in the back of the packaging.

Although this power strip comes with wall mount keyhole slots, I’m not sure if it’s useful since this is an expandable power strip.

Features

Fully Adjustable Sockets
2160 Joules of Surge Protection
Six Foot Power Cord
Power Switch with 15A Breaker
Surge and Ground LEDs
Cable Management Channels
Metal Oxide Varistor Components
Keyholes for Wall Mounting
Limited 5 year warranty against defects

Conclusion

Yes, we see power strips on the market which provide wider gaps in between sockets, but they are either bulky, limited sockets and/or create more tangles. e.g. the PowerSquid Outlet Multiplier
The Socket Sense Power Strip provides unique “expandable” feature and it works as advertised.

Socket Sense SS1650W-06 Expanding 6 Outlet Surge Protector

For more detail and see it in action, check out the manufacturer site.