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    zshelby: Won't the transformers in these run constantly, thus driving up your electric bill all the time? more »
    iMiiTH: Maybe USB could become the worldwide standard. more »
    Jules Winfield: I can finally charge my PS3 controller without turning the damn system on. more »
    geolemon: I'd feel safer plugging my cell (ie. my life) into it if they had GFCI built in, or at least surge protection... I'm not sure I like the idea of plug... more »
    queboi: It should have an on/off switch for the USB ports. Haven't they heard of the power companies' message of unplugging the power adaptors when not in use? more »
    AwesomeSquad: I've never actually noticed how much electrical sockets look like frowny faces. D= more »
    SergioAM: YES. I think it was yesterdays article on a DIY of one of these but just USB's and since I've never been a DIY-er for that kinda thing I gotta pick o... more »
    subsammy: I plug my iPod into a firewire adaptor because it charges faster. Can I get a USB/FW combo plug? more »
    Spatchmo: My heart just goes out to those plug sockets, poor things, they look terrified at the prospect of having some new neighbours. Hang on little buddies,... more »
    k2backhoe: Great, wasting 8 watts of electricity at every outlet. You pay for the $10 outlet cost again every year on your electric bill. BAD idea more »
    Ian Wish: From the site - "Please also note that the USB ports only draw power when something is physically connected to the port. We didn't want a vampire port... more »
    Webran61: This is only logical, however manufacturers would need to start making USB cords longer than 6 inches. more »
    theirishcreme: The idea is good, but this will be exactly like having an AC adapter plugged in all the time, because one must be built into this device. Without a po... more »
    BeyondtheTech: They should put in a network jack and do the whole integrated PowerLine Networking thing in the outlet. more »
    joesnewman: Hmm, specs say the output is 600mA. Not bad but the iPhone calls for 1000mA. Less would still charge but not as quickly, based on personal experience. more »
  • #usb

    $10 USB Power Outlets Sound Like a No-Brainer

    We have USB outlets in our cars, so why do we still use adapters in our houses? No more! These stock UCS power outlets with USB are just $10 from True Power, shipping in 2010. [FastMac via CrunchGear]
  • #design

    Node Power Outlet Makes Power Strips Almost Useless

    Rob at Boing Boing Gadgets thinks that Node—a power outlet that can accept several cables safely—may be the power outlet of tomorrow. I completely agree with him. More »
  • #nydesignweek2008

    Bocci Wallplugs: If Apple Designed a Power Outlet...