Monster MPOTG300BKEFS Outlets To Go Powerstrip 3 O
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(4 out of 5)Very handy, wish it were just a bit less bulky
If you are a frequent traveler, I'm sure you've encountered this - several people trying to plug their laptops into a single power outlet at an airport. Or you get to a hotel and there's just one free outlet (or none!).
For a while I've been carrying a "liberator" 1-foot extension cord with two sockets, but when I saw the Monster Outlets To Go advertised, I liked it as a better solution.
The Outlets To Go 3 is compact and lightweight. As indicated, it has three grounded power outlets, two on one side and one on the other, a handy design for use with bulky power adapters. The short power cord wraps around the outlets and plugs securely into one of them. A bonus is that the cord exits the plug from the side so it won't block an outlet.
The materials are all first-rate and the power cord uses heavy duty 14 gauge wire. My only gripe, and it is a very minor one, is that I think this could have been made just a teensy bit thinner, but maybe not... It drops into my laptop bag very nicely. Well, maybe one other gripe - like a lot of products nowadays, the Outlets To go is overpackaged, with a huge plastic clamshell.
There is also a four-outlet version, but three is the right number for me. Recommended.
(5 out of 5)Great product, nice size and good price
Just as other reviewers have said, this 3 outlet to go powerstrip is just awesome. I disagree that it could have been made a little smaller; any smaller and I think it would take away from the robustness plus it's absolutely tiny considering it has 3 outlets! Why knock it slightly for the size when you say it fits so nicely in your bag? Speaking of size, I had to research the actual dimensions myself before purchasing, so here they are for your convenience:
Dimensions: 4.75 x 2.25 x 1.8
It is very handy for travel when you have multiple devices to plug in, whether it's laptops, cell phones, ipod/mp3 players, cameras, and the like. I have always carried along a regular 6 outlet strip but it was always so bulky and cumbersome, plus I never really needed more than 3 outlets. I really like the "FlatProfile Plug" and "FlatWrap Cord", as they make for neat and compact storage but you also don't have to worry about the plug not having room or getting bent if the only outlet is behind the mattress in the hotel room!
The price point is also nice; Amazon had the best price I found at $11.99 as of this review. Be aware that other sizes and colors are available to meet your needs if 3 outlets and/or black is not what you want or need. There is a 4 outlet and 6 outlet version and they come in black, white, silver.
(5 out of 5)How did I travel before without this?
In the short time I've owned this, I've used it many times. Once, in the airport during a long flight delay and again in a few hotel rooms where there were more cell phones that needed to be charged then available outlets. When you travel with 3 other people and we all have cell phones that need to be charged, not to mention camera batteries and laptops, this is an great device. Small, functional and useful.
(5 out of 5)Just what I needed
This is a great product for traveling in general but even more so for traveling internationally. I spend roughly 10 weeks a year outside the US and I carry two computers and a phone charger. Now I only need one set of plug adapters and I can run all three. I plug the power power into the adapter and now I have US outlets for up to three devices where ever I am.
(5 out of 5)Awesome for travelers - but beware pricing errors
If you travel frequently, this is a lifesaver. Hotels almost never have enough outlets for all your gear. This solves the issue in a tiny size package that disappears in a laptop bag or briefcase. It's one of the best travel purchases I have ever made.
But beware pricing errors - the manufacturer's suggested retail price is only $14.95, and Amazon was selling them for $11.95 last month. Now suddenly they are $17 here and Amazon claims the MSRP is $26. Not true, it's still $14.95 on the manufacturers web site. Hopefully this is just an error and it will be fixed - if not, buy it from somewhere else, or from one of the other Amazon partners who sell it here for around $10.