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.

Char-Broil’s new infrared oil-less turkey fryer, “The Big Easy”, is the safe way to fry your turkey this Thanksgiving. It’s just like a turkey fryer, minus the boiling, hot oil and visits from your local firefighters. It’s faster than a smoker, grill or conventional oven, and can safely cook turkey, chicken, roasts and most large cuts of meat up to 16 pounds, all in about 8 to 10 minutes per pound. The infrared heat circles the cooker to penetrate the meat evenly and seal in juices. The result is a bird that’s moist inside and crispy outside but without the risk, hassle or added fat and calories of oil.

The Big Easy includes a cooking basket and meat thermometer and features:

• Enclosed burner design with 18,000 BTU’s
• Rotary Ignition
• Cool-touch handles
• Pull-out grease tray
• Wipe-clean stainless steel cooking chamber

Char-Broil The Big Easy Oil-Less Infrared Turkey Fryer