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I always carry all these power adapters and there is never enough plugs in hotel rooms. This handy device takes care of all that. It is small and convenient. You can charge your iPod, iPhone or other USB powered device without having to carry another charger. I love mine, I am sure you will to.

This product sounded like the ideal solution for charging multiple items when traveling. I was surprised and disappointed when I discovered it was not possible to charge two iPhones at the same time. After a lengthy discussion with a Belkin representative (Very difficult to understand due to limited English skills and satellite connection)I was informed that the unit was working properly but insufficient power was available, through the USB ports, to charge both iPhones at the same time. A lame answer.

This product is great for what it is...a three-outlet surge protector with 2 USB ports. But the unit has two shortcomings. The first is the need to press a hidden and not-too-obvious button on the back prior to rotating the prongs. If you don't push the button first, you risk damaging the unit. The second is for anyone to try to use the middle or outer outlet without supporting the back of the strip prior to insertion (once again, this can damage the unit).

First of all, the Belkin Mini Surge Protector does not have a switch. You plug it in, and all the outlets and USB charging ports are on. You have to unplug it to turn it off.

I use it to charge the batteries for my Logitech G7 laser mouse. The batteries charge via a USB charging cradle, but I don't want to keep my computer on all the time just to charge the batteries. With this device, I can just plug the charging cradle to the wall and keep the batteries fully charged.

Other reviews have said that the Belkin Mini Surge Protector is too bulky for travel. I don't think you can slip it into a notebook computer bag, but it's still smaller than most surge protectors since it doesn't have a cord.

I'm more concerned that the outlet prongs don't retract or fold when not in use. The prongs look like they could poke through a bag. You can put a cap on the prongs, but then you just end up with an "L" shaped device. It would have been better if there was a way to fold the prongs so that they're flush with the surface and you end up with a brick with flat sides.

If you have a bulky AC adapter, adding a Power Strip Liberator Plus to the Belkin might let you plug in the AC adapter without blocking the other outlets. Or you could bring along a Socket Sense SS1650W-06 expanding surger protector, but you'll be adding more weight to your luggage.

The Belkin only has 2 USB charging ports, while the Lenmar ACUSB4 AC Travel Adapter has 4 ports. However, the Lenmar does not have outlets for regular electronics. If you only need to charge USB devices, the Lenmar might be a good alternative.

Overall, the Belkin Mini Surge Protector is a step in the right direction, but there's definite room for improvement.

when i plug two usb cables to charge my phone and ipod, only one charges at a time. this thing is a nice invention but it does not work, i wasted my money, and still need to get another plug to charge my ipod.