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The editors liked
Charge four devices at once
USB plugs are accessible ben when the 3-pronged outlets are in use
Smart charge control limited vampire power draw
Clean and neat design
Cleans up some desk clutter
Can use chargers and builtin ports at same time
With correct location installation is very easy
Frees up your standard receptacles while still allowing you to charge devices
Charge rates were comparable to many dedicated chargers
Price is competitive to big box stores and includes faceplate
Adds USB charging functionality while allowing for two regular plugs
- Comes in a variety of standard colors
- Reduces the need for USB power-bricks
- Engineered to not have 'vampire draw'
- Designed with shutters to protect USB ports
Two USB charging ports
Plus two three-prong outlets
In one receptacle
Protective shutters cover the USB ports
Available in 15- and 20-amp configurations
Permanent fixture – no risk of plugs breaking or getting lost
Simple and easy installation – just like a normal outlet install
The USB outlets have covers that slide into place automatically when not in use to protect them
Charges all USB devices with ease
UL Listed
Energy efficient
Smart Power
Safety Shutters on USB ports
The editors didn't like
DIY so make sure the power is really off
Requires an electric box of a certain depth if the outlet is going to fit
You still have cable clutter
Charging can be slower than with device charger
Some USB cables don't fit well
Installation can be tricky
Line noise interferes with powerline networking
Requirement for larger enclosures may limit locations you can mount
Inability to isolate outlets to make one switched can also limit mounting locations
Nonstandard faceplate limits mounting to single gang enclosures only
High current draw devic
Requires a huge gangbox
- Requires some electrical experience to install
- Requires special faceplate
Very large body
Can be very difficult to install in an existing junction box
Fragile plastic must be handled with care
The Power2U is huge
And may not fit in most retrofit boxes
The lack of different faceplates will turn off some people who are design conscious
Not being able to put a switch next to it in a dual box limits your placement options further
Requires electrical installation which may scare off some
May require electrician for those non DoIt Yourselfers
Adds USB charging functionality while allowing for two regular plugs, - Comes in a variety of standard colors, - Reduces the need for USB power-bricks, - Engineered to not have 'vampire draw', - Designed with shutters to protect USB ports
Requires a huge gangbox, - Requires some electrical experience to install, - Requires special faceplate
Abstract: Tired of having charging bricks blocking your power outlets? Most of us have a crowded spot in the kitchen or living room where we charge our iPhones and iPads. NewerTech has a solution, . This outlet replaces one of your power receptacles and provide...
I think these outlets are going to take off over the next few years. It's our hope that they become easier to manufacturer and tip the scales in terms of economy of scale. We really can see these becoming the new norm - or, at the very least - and ine...
Published: 2012-04-09, Author: Joe , review by: gizmodo.com
If youre building a house from scratch or doing a serious remodel—or youre game for a real project—then absolutely yes. In addition to being the only UL-listed USB outlet we could find, its the best combination of form and function out there.Newer Tech...
Installation was a fairly simple process, but I did have some issues with fitment at the original location I wanted to install it at, so I did end up installing it somewhere other than originally planned. Otherwise, the entire installation of the Power 2U...
Abstract: WOW! thats my reaction to this outlet. I stated at the end of our installation I tested the capabilities of the USB charging. To my amazement it charged my Blackberry in an easy 15 minutes,which is great compared to an hour with the standard wall charger. The installation was pretty simple and the included directions...
Abstract: While the idea of charging iPods, iPhones, and iPads using wall adapters is as old as the devices themselves, the concept of doing away with adapters in favor of USB cable-ready wall outlets is considerably newer -- and Power2U ($30) by Newer Technolo...
The First True USB Wall Outlet Our dependence on mobile electronics has greatly improved the way we communicate and share information on the go, but inside most homes it has created a charging nightmare. Most mobile devices need to be charged daily and w...
Abstract: I installed one of the Newer Technology Power2U AC/USB wall outlets in my kitchen today. As the name implies, it offers both USB and AC power outlets in one standard-sized wall outlets.The Power2U charges iPads, iPhones, iPods, Android tablets and pho...
Abstract: Innovation is everywhere these days, it's in places you'd least expect it like your electrical outlets. You might wonder how that could be innovative but Newer Technology has recently introduced their Power2U AC/USB Wall Outlet that adds two USB ports to ...
