BelkinPower Strip Surge Protector with 12 AC Multiple Outlets, 10 ft Long Flat Plug Heavy Duty Extension Cord for Home, Office, Travel, Computer Desktop, Laptop & Phone Charging Bricks (4,156 Joules)

I have replaced most of my surge protectors with this model. It seems that it offers the best bang for the buck. Several years ago, I lost most of my surge protectors in a major PG&E power outage/surge in my neighborhood. I had a variety of different brands at the time and almost all of them burned out protection components inside and never worked again. I was thankful because it saved all my electronics except for my Playstation 3 and a premium Pioneer receiver. I was also lucky because PG&E reimbursed me for all the damage except for the receiver. Somehow the damage to the receiver went unnoticed until it was too late to file a claim. What you have to go through to get warranty equipment protection coverage from all the surge protection companies is a joke so it's best not to factor that in your decision of which model to purchase. If you have a lot of time, patience and tenacity you might be able to get them to fulfill their promises to cover damages.I like this model because it has a 8ft power cord, a low profile plug and 6 large block outlets with efficient placement. The Joule rate should protect against most surges and this model has been around awhile so most problems are known about it. In most cases it's recommended that you replace a surge protector if it has encountered a major surge even if it's still working so in my opinion it doesn't make sense to spend too much money. If you live in environments when surges are frequent or more severe you might want to get a more efficient solution so do proper research and spend the required money to keep your equipment safe.For my needs, this model is working out great. It's a lot of premium features for a low price.

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Brief evaluation----------------This surge protector allows for up to 12 devices, including 6 'wide' DC adapters to be plugged in. It will protect them against power surges and, in addition, it can protect one Ethernet/phone line (RJ-45) and one coax wire if they are connected to pass through the Belkin surge protector.My personal experience does validate the claims the manufacturer makes for the features that I am using and I can verify at this time. Currently, I have 9 devices plugged into the surge protector, including 5 DC adapters and 4 2/3-prong plugs. All of the 3 remaining slots are unobstructed and could be used for one additional power adapter and 2 more plugs.This surge protector replaces 2 older and smaller surge protectors and a one-to-six plug multiplier.So far, I am happy and, in my opinion and based on its meeting real needs, good design, features and low price I recommend it as (in my view) one of the best it its class.More details------------The following are noteworthy, in my view.Positives:+ TRUE 12-outlet capacity. Unlike the traditional surge-protected power strips where one beefy AC adapter would cover 2 slots, Belkin's device truly accommodates 6 AC adapters and allows for 6 more plugs to fit in.+ 'Protected' green light (must be on) provides assurance that the surge protector is operational. When the green light stays off it usually means that the surge protector 'expired' while protecting your device from a power surge and it must be replaced ASAP. [The Belkin warranty promises a free replacement under its warranty terms if you meet the requirements and, it seems, you pay for shipping the damaged unit to Belkin and, possibly, the new unit to you. That's likely to add up to the price of buying a new unit from Amazon and, if you factor in the hassle, probably not worth it.]+ 'Not grounded' red light (must be off) will warn you when there's something wrong. Belkin's warranty won't apply if the light was on when your devices got fried. I don't know if for a fact but I assume they have a way of telling if that was the case.+ 10 ft. long chord. This is very important to me and it was one of the criteria that had to be met when I ordered this item.+ 90 degree plug allows you to easily plug it into a busy 4-plugs wall outlet.+ Clip for cable management. I find it useful.+ Thin (one inch) and flat shape. Stands well on a table or on the floor.+ Telephone and coax cable pass through for surge protection. I don't use these but I'm surprised that something this inexpensive has them. Even better, the phone jacks come covered with some sealing foil and, if you don't use them, they stay near invisible. They are so well hidden, it took me some time to actually find them.[NOTE: The 'phone' jacks are RJ-45 (Ethernet), not RJ-11 (phone). I know that you can plug an RJ-11 connector into an RJ-45 receptacle and I believe that's okay but I did NOT test this feature on this surge protector.]Negatives:- Other than encouraging the unrealistic expectation that Belkin would pay you op to $300,000 on connected equipment warranty, I can't think of anything bad.Warranty--------On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is a worthless warranty and 10 is one that's unbelievably generous, Belkin's should be somewhere around 2 or 3 - 95% of all warranties on devices this cheap are likely to be a 1.They do promise to replace the item if it sacrifices itself while protecting your devices for as long as you can prove that you didn't do anything stupid, you have a purchase receipt and you ship the damaged item to Belkin at your own expense. It's not clear if they will charge you for shipping you back a new item. This may or may not be something worth pursuing. My impression is that you are not going to save a lot of money to get a 'free' replacement from Belkin and you are likely to waste a lot of time in the process. I'd probably buy myself a new one if the one I have now stopped working but it's good to know that they do have a 'lifetime' warranty. By 'lifetime' they mean the natural life of the product but 'natural life' is not precisely defined.As far as being reimbursed for damage to devices that this surge protector was expected to protect, my impression is that you are not likely to get much if anything unless you can afford a lawyer and you are willing to sue. You have to meet a long series of requirements that are expressed in several paragraphs of techno-legalese.Rating------I will have to repeat myself stating that, in my view, this is one of the best in its class. At the claimed 4156 Joules of surge protection, my devices should be pretty safe and the price is right. I could have and maybe I should have removed one star from the over hyped "$300,000 connected equipment warranty" statement printed on the box but... as sad as it is, everybody does it and Belkin's warranty is better than most so, I am awarding 5 stars on an item that inexpensively addressed real issues I had with protecting many devices clustered in a corner of my basement.________________________________________________________Disclaimer:I would call myself the opposite of a Belkin shill. After reading the news stories concerning some Belkin employees' attempts at promoting their wares at Amazon via employee-written reviews and other unethical practices I tended to stay away from the Belkin brand. In this instance, the price and the promised features were hard to resist and, to my surprise, I am very happy with my purchase.

My parents have a 2003/2004 Mitsubishi plasma monitor that they've used as a TV screen for the last 15 years. The problem with this old set up is that, unlike new TV's, the monitor does not put out its own sound and requires an AV receiver, a cable box, and needs a cable from the cable box to the monitor itself. Because of the thousands of cables involved, my parents utilized about three power strips (the normal strips) when setting up, then left them there to gather dust and age. It makes doing any kind of adjustments to the tv, including diagnostic work, an absolute nightmare. The final straw was the other day when I was trying to clean up and one of the older strips tripped the circuit breaker and cut off power to my living AND blew out my cable box. After that, I ordered this mangnum power strip and I AM IN LOVE.If you're reading this, you need to know that I am a professional reviewer for consumer electronics, and power/power cables are something I really love. I also happen to be something of a snob about them. Among other things, my personal checklist includes:- Number of outlets and layout- Material construction- Length of the power cable- Surge Protector- Reputable company?- Additional features1: Number of Outlets/LayoutThis strip kicks serious behind with the 12 outlets. It's been able to absorb the needs of the three other strips we had before, in addition to also allowing me to keep my Google Home Mini by the door. Now, a lot of power strips have 12, but my favorite thing about this is that the layout shows incredible consideration for design. A lot of strips feature a stacked vertical design, which makes things like AC power bricks and three-prong plugs bend or keeps oddly designed plugs from not fitting. This strip is less of a strip and more of a rectangle that features three outlets on each side and six down the middle which helps significantly to mix and match depending on size and location. I appreciate a company that considers design this way. Note: the side outlets are called Blockspace Outlets, which I think is what differentiates the allotment for space, and sliding covers, which I like as they probably protect the outlets better.2. Construction: I will be the first to admit that most electrical items nowadays may (at first glance) appear cheap compared to early designs. This (in my experience) is mostly because of the use of plastic vs metals and because we can't see the insides. In my experience, the industry standard is much higher than in earlier years, and in this case, the construction is fantastic. Nothing (on my unit) rattles or seems flimsy or likely to break, and it's fairly heavy, which I personally like since it keeps the strip from lifting. Good quality and seem durable so far.3. Length of Power Cable: This seems 10 ft, which is convenient since I need it for my tv. I feel like this is a good length for this type of strip, since this is more of a hub strip than a strip you would drag out to the garage to power tools. Set it up in a central location and use that as your power point.4/5. Surge Protector/Reputable Company: Having had issues with non- surge protected strips, this was very important. I like that the indicator lights to show if the strip is protector are bright and visible, and having been a Belkin customer for years, I trust their power and surge protection.6. Additional FeaturesSome people may want USB ports, but in the case of a media center, I found it unnecessary. I have outlets throughout my house with them and strips by my bed for that. That being said, this strip has 1-in 2-out phone/fax jacks, 2 coaxial connections, and 3 Ethernet jacks. It sounds silly since so many of us are totally wireless, but my wireless drops constantly and having a grounded connection is really great! There's also a cord management clip at the bottom to organize all of your cords, which I don't use BUT is an excellent idea.TL;DRThis power strip may be excessive for someone who can manage with a traditional power strip, or may not be sufficient for someone who is looking for USB ports. However, if you're looking for reliable power, HIGH QUALITY surge protection, media management/an organized layout for outlets, and could benefit from the coax/internet connections, I would highly recommend!