[Sven Johannsen]

Originally Posted by whoster69

Thanks for the review!

I don't see what the advantage of this device would be over something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Charging-Valet...8951416&sr=1-2

Yes, it uses a powerstrip, but so what? Once you get it setup, it's good to go and there are cheaper alternative out there (like around $20).

Two things in my view. First the powerstrip in a shoe box requires your dedicated use of the charger that came with your device. That means you have to take it out to travel, or buy a second charger. That's an expense for each device. granted many use the same type of charger and you might get away with buying just one or two travel ones, but that is an expense on top of the powerstrip and shoebox.

Second the tip replacement concept is very convenient. To change what I can charge on this is just a matter of switching the tip, rather than having to pull out and replace a whole wall wart. The tips are pretty cheap and many can be used on a lot of devices.

I actually have a unit like the one you linked, and the Gomadic one. I had to get some power extenders to even get the wall warts to all plug into the power strip and fit inside the valet.

[Sven Johannsen]

Originally Posted by whoster69

Thanks for the review!

I don't see what the advantage of this device would be over something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Charging-Valet...8951416&sr=1-2

Yes, it uses a powerstrip, but so what? Once you get it setup, it's good to go and there are cheaper alternative out there (like around $20).

Two things in my view. First the powerstrip in a shoe box requires your dedicated use of the charger that came with your device. That means you have to take it out to travel, or buy a second charger. That's an expense for each device. granted many use the same type of charger and you might get away with buying just one or two travel ones, but that is an expense on top of the powerstrip and shoebox.

Second the tip replacement concept is very convenient. To change what I can charge on this is just a matter of switching the tip, rather than having to pull out and replace a whole wall wart. The tips are pretty cheap and many can be used on a lot of devices.

I actually have a unit like the one you linked, and the Gomadic one. I had to get some power extenders to even get the wall warts to all plug into the power strip and fit inside the valet.

[whoster69]

Originally Posted by Sven

Two things in my view. First the powerstrip in a shoe box requires your dedicated use of the charger that came with your device. That means you have to take it out to travel, or buy a second charger. That's an expense for each device. granted many use the same type of charger and you might get away with buying just one or two travel ones, but that is an expense on top of the powerstrip and shoebox.

Second the tip replacement concept is very convenient. To change what I can charge on this is just a matter of switching the tip, rather than having to pull out and replace a whole wall wart. The tips are pretty cheap and many can be used on a lot of devices.

I actually have a unit like the one you linked, and the Gomadic one. I had to get some power extenders to even get the wall warts to all plug into the power strip and fit inside the valet.

Thanks for the info. Good to know.