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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
Cleans up some desk clutter, Can use chargers and builtin ports at same time
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
Given that the ASUS Transformers really are not USB-chargeable devices, I really can't hold the Power2U's failure to charge the Transformers against it. But the slower charge time for the iPad—with other built-in charger load—has us using its factory char...
Charges all USB devices with ease, UL Listed, Energy efficient, Smart Power, Safety Shutters on USB ports
Requires electrical installation which may scare off some, May require electrician for those non DoIt Yourselfers, Safety Shutters work too well
If your house is filled with USB enabled electronic devices then the Newer Technology Power2U AC/USB Wall Outlet would be a welcome addition. The combination of a standard AC outlet with built-in USB ports will probably become commonplace in the comin...
NewerTech came out swinging with another great product aimed at making life easier for everyday users. The Power2U AC/USB wall outlet solves an issue many of us have run into where either the one charger than came with your phone is somewhere else, bu...
Abstract: These days, pretty much all of my gadgets charge over USB. This means my nightstand and office outlets are covered with bulky, unsightly USB adapters. So I jumped at the chance to review the new Power2U AC/USB outlet.This new outlet from NewerTech is an e...
Easy to install, Four colors to choose from, USB ports shut off when not in use, Do not lose standard receptacles...
May not fit in some older receptacles boxes...
Well there you have it — a simple device to make your life a bit more convenient at home with all the battery-powered contraptions we live with. Newer Technology offers the Power2U in four different colors, it's efficient, and it can be installed in 2...
We made it through our installation without too much hassle and the Newer Technology Power2U managed to charge my phone from 30% to full charge in less than an hour. I'd say we did pretty good today, not burning the house down and all. Truth be told,...
Abstract: So, after wrestling around with a good place to install my Power2U review unit, I finally landed on an outlet in the kitchen, near the garage door. Normally, we have an accessory here that plugs into the outlet and docks the iPhone right there on the wall...
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Published: 2012-04-09, Author: Joe , review by: gizmodo.in
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...
