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    Image of Nick Nick
    06/01/09

    In reply to Wiretapped Power Strip: Remotely Listen In To Thrilling Cubicle Conversations
    hey,i remember this from the other day.
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    Image of Jestermeister Jestermeister
    06/01/09

    In reply to Wiretapped Power Strip: Remotely Listen In To Thrilling Cubicle Conversations
    Considering power strips are usually placed under the desk, I'm surprised there isn't a camera option for this.
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    Image of Software_Goddess Software_Goddess
    06/01/09

    @Jestermeister: Naughty, naughty.
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    Image of bosskev bosskev
    06/01/09

    @Software_Goddess: Goddess, just because some of us have a fetish for looking at old wads of chewing gum does not mean we are naughty.
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    Image of Monty Monty
    06/01/09

    In reply to Wiretapped Power Strip: Remotely Listen In To Thrilling Cubicle Conversations
    I hate commenters that mention that this is a repeat item, so I would never say that. Instead, I will just add a link to this article from a fantastic gadget site that may or may not have some amusing comments about it.


    [gizmodo.com]

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    Image of Monty Monty
    06/01/09

    @Monty: It just occurred to me that the joke is on me since this might be a follow-up letting us know that this is used for spying on employees. I am still confused how it will work without buying a cell phone plan and registering your power strip with a carrier -- but, I will be quiet because I clearly am not paying enough attention.
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    Image of Nick Nick
    05/28/09

    In reply to Brando's Randomized Design Formula Once Again Approaches High Art
    i like that at least the outlets look like they're set to fit several different plug types. that was thoughtful. this way i can conduct my espionage around the world while still protecting innocent gadgets from the scourge of surge.
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    Image of GitEmSteveDave_HazEnvy GitEmSteveDave_HazEnvy
    05/28/09

    In reply to Brando's Randomized Design Formula Once Again Approaches High Art
    But JerseyCam is visual, not auditory. People want to see me, not hear me.
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    Image of bobojuice bobojuice
    05/28/09

    @GenerousHelpingOf_GitEmSteveDa...: I wouldn't stake my life on that if I were you. :D
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    Image of GitEmSteveDave_HazEnvy GitEmSteveDave_HazEnvy
    05/28/09

    @bobojuice: Well, they have to smell me as well. It helps in my ability to mate.
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    Image of Monty Monty
    05/28/09

    In reply to Brando's Randomized Design Formula Once Again Approaches High Art
    We will forgive you, John, for not realizing that this is an accessory to the Brando air conditioning tie since, once you realize this, it all makes perfect sense, no?


    Oh, Brando - you are just so adorably clueless that we cannot help but love you.

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    Image of strider_mt2k strider_mt2k
    04/10/09

    In reply to Ideative's Socket Sense Power Strip Lightning Review
    We have these for sale at my local Radio Schmack.


    Call ahead, I'll hold one for you.

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    Image of nutbastard nutbastard
    04/10/09

    @strider_mt2k:


    "AHEAD!"

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    Image of GitEmSteveDave_HazEnvy GitEmSteveDave_HazEnvy
    04/10/09

    In reply to Ideative's Socket Sense Power Strip Lightning Review
    I must say I am very distraught seeing that ring in the photo Andi. Any chance the photo was reversed?
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    Image of Kaiser-Machead Kaiser-Machead
    04/10/09

    @BuildABearGroupMember_GitEmSte...:


    Beware of hand models.

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    Image of Andi Wang Andi Wang
    04/10/09

    @BuildABearGroupMember_GitEmSte...: I'm not married, if that's what you're distraught about... I'm just saving myself for the Jonas Brothers ;)
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    Image of GitEmSteveDave_HazEnvy GitEmSteveDave_HazEnvy
    04/10/09

    @Andi Wang: You too!
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    Image of GitEmSteveDave_HazEnvy GitEmSteveDave_HazEnvy
    04/10/09

    In reply to Ideative's Socket Sense Power Strip Lightning Review
    Go-Go-Gadget Power Strip!
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    Image of Hello Mister Walrus Hello Mister Walrus
    04/10/09

    In reply to Ideative's Socket Sense Power Strip Lightning Review
    hv smthng ls tht "xtnds"...
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    Image of nutbastard nutbastard
    04/10/09

    @Hello Mister Walrus:


    i cant believe they disemvowelled you for that.


    i, too, have something else that extends - my courtesy to my guests, of course, is extended constantly; especially when entertaining female guests, my courtesy is extended to the utmost.

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    Image of Jason Chen Jason Chen
    04/10/09

    @nutbastard: Because it was trite, not entertaining and not clever.
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    Image of Hello Mister Walrus Hello Mister Walrus
    04/10/09

    @Jason Chen: Ouch. But yeah, that was an early morning moment for me.
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    Image of nutbastard nutbastard
    04/10/09

    @Jason Chen:


    alright, i'll concede the point. and i've noticed the boards have been cleaner in the last few days, (thanks!) and you wont hear me complain about overzealous hammering when i just got done bitching about how lax things had become around here.

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    Image of badhatharry badhatharry
    04/10/09

    @Jason Chen: C'mon, though, he's just talking about his E.T. neck.
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    Image of Festering Bovine Festering Bovine
    04/09/09

    In reply to Visible Energy UFO Power Strip Gets Its Commands From Your iPhone
    $200 dollars?! I built the same exact thing in my house with some X10 components and the Thinkgeek Kill-a-Watt. No chip bowl though, a serious flaw now that I think about it.
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    Image of Monty Monty
    04/09/09

    @Moldy Cheese: A major flaw when you consider that power savings without fondue is like an iPhone without fart apps. Your product may be functional, but ultimately you are missing the necessary part of the social experience.
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    Image of LuckyLakey LuckyLakey
    04/09/09

    In reply to Visible Energy UFO Power Strip Gets Its Commands From Your iPhone
    I don't get it. Why would you pay $200 for a over glorified power strip.. How long do you think it would take to save you $200 in consumption to pay for itself? Not counting the 3 times a day I have to plug my iPhone in to keep it going with all the other apps I've got running.
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    Image of Hello Mister Walrus Hello Mister Walrus
    04/09/09

    @LuckyLakey: Yeah, it's pretty pointless if all you're going to plug into it are small appliances (the kinds that get plugged into power strips). I could imagine this being useful if you could use it on a larger scale, like to measure the power consumption of your entire house. Then, maybe your change in consumption would justify the purchase.


    I don't understand why it needs to be iPhone-controlled. Is there an alternative way to control it? If not, wouldn't this limit the customer base to iPhone owners?

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    Image of Monty Monty
    04/09/09

    In reply to Visible Energy UFO Power Strip Gets Its Commands From Your iPhone
    First they controlled where you went and how you got there, then where you ate, then what you did with your free time, not to mention all your methods of communication and entertainment -- and now the iPhone controls the power, too? Damn it, Steve Jobs has officially taken over the universe.


    Still -- pretty cool.

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    Image of pilott pilott
    03/06/09

    In reply to IR Remote Power Strip Lets You Turn Anything On With a Universal Remote
    I had this idea a while back, and then I saw it on Dragons' Den ([www.bbc.co.uk] Standby Saver) Wonder if this one is related
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    Image of GitEmSteveDave_HazEnvy GitEmSteveDave_HazEnvy
    03/06/09

    @pilott: Don't they use 220 over in the UK, and have actual switches on the outlets to power them down?


    IIRC, that one on Dragons Den also did USB, and had like thee outlets that always stayed on.

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    Image of badhatharry badhatharry
    03/06/09

    In reply to IR Remote Power Strip Lets You Turn Anything On With a Universal Remote
    I was attacked by Thunder, once. It was mud wrestling night at Scores.
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