Im in the market for a couple of those "clever" extension leads that switch off peripherals when the PC is powered off.

The problem I am having is working out which one(s) to buy and at which price point. There appears to be a lot of variation in the prices and I cannot figure out why :S

Tbh i never even heard of them so link me, im curious

This is one type:
http://www.oneclickpower.com/store/

There are (quite) a few if you google for "Energy Saving Extension"

And how much does one save per year?

Are there any independent tests/reviews to show they do actually do as stated?

I guess the only way would be to buy one and test it yourself for a quarter, then check your energy bill.

I was impressed my external HDD powered off automatically with my computer

Didnt even know that kind of thing was possible.

Im really surprised you guys dont know about these !

They look good and "tests" suggest that savings can be in excess of £30p/a. So the thing pays for itself in the first year.

Ive ordered a couple from CPC: http://cpc.farnell.com/one-click

They switch off all your peripherals that are plugged into the strip that might be still using power when you switch your compy off. I just use a manual switch on the strip.

Can save a few quid a year.

I have one of those I got for free ( from Södra forrestowners which I am a member of) have it with my TV and if I turn the the  TV of by remote the rest will turn of i.e. amplifier, digital box, DVD and a lamp.

Have a manual switch for my computers like serious.

Might have to pick up some of those for the PCs and TVs, Ive got those remote controlled plugs at the moment but I keep loosing the damn remote.

meh,

just leave everything on... on at your finger tips, no waiting for boot up times n rubbish

Quote from: Eggtasticomeh,

just leave everything on... on at your finger tips, no waiting for boot up times n rubbish

Thats what I do at the moment but then Im on a fixed fee of rent including bills

Quote from: bearI have one of those I got for free ( from Södra forrestowners which I am a member of) have it with my TV and if I turn the the  TV of by remote the rest will turn of i.e. amplifier, digital box, DVD and a lamp.

Have a manual switch for my computers like serious.

Ive been looking at a power strip from EcoTek that is controlled via Ir. Do you have any problems with yours ? I wasnt sure about it not being "clever", in that it doesnt "sense" the power change and is literally a remote controlled on/off.

Quote from: Chris HMight have to pick up some of those for the PCs and TVs, Ive got those remote controlled plugs at the moment but I keep loosing the damn remote.

Do you know if the controller runs off of RF or Ir ? Id guess RF but if its Ir I might be interested as I could get my Harmony to switch them on/off as part of their standard action macro

Its IR as far as I know Nimrod. If I dig out the remote again Ill check for you.

It senses the powerchange fine, mine is danish
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