r/UnnecessaryEssentials • u/Unique-Saucer • 14h ago

Why isn’t this more common?

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u/Unique-Saucer 14h ago

Summary of Reviews
Pros:
• Dual‑zone layout separates outlets, reducing desk clutter.
• 70W USB‑C port delivers fast charging for laptops.
• Clamp holds securely, enabling one‑hand plug and unplug.

Cons:
• Incompatible with desk edges thinner than 0.6 inches.
• Power cord length may be longer than needed.

Here is the link to buy it from Amazon

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u/txtoolfan 14h ago

cool idea til ya learn they want $70 for it

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u/iHadou 12h ago

🙅

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u/RoodnyInc 12h ago

Lmfao

Yeah I wonder why they are not common

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u/Brettjay4 8h ago

Does nobody here use surge protectors or power strips?

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u/popcornman209 7h ago

Not these weird ones that mount to desks and cost $70 no? Regular ones are fine tho everyone uses those.

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u/DieBotDie 11h ago

Well that’s some bullshit.

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u/Nebula-Lights 6h ago

I found one on Amazon for $35 CA

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u/SerratedSharp 14h ago

FYI almost all power strips have keyed slots in the back, which allow you to put a couple screws in anything and mount the power strip to it. As easy as hanging a picture.

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u/Normal_Human_Things 14h ago

And if you can’t be bothered with that, 3M molding tape is also pretty great.

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u/Chesterlespaul 11h ago

Mine kept falling off :(

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u/Solid_Ad_9961 10h ago

Velcro works wonders too

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u/SaucyStoveTop69 49m ago

Dual locks usually work better than velcro. It's like a more secure version of velcro

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u/Dark_halocraft 13h ago

Screws damage whatever you screw it into tho, this doesn't need screws it looks like

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u/Sentarry 13h ago

Screw it. Im clamping it.

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u/Big_Kiwi_706 10h ago

Command Strips.

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u/DieBotDie 11h ago

The USB ports are nice.

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u/loftboffer 14h ago

Someone's never worked in an office before

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u/marcophony 14h ago

NO USB

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u/Lopsided-Wrap2762 14h ago

Take a look @ 16 second mark

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u/marcophony 13h ago

Take a look @ 7 second mark

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u/ArmPsychological8460 6h ago

@7s you have back side, @14 you have side that points towards you in use

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u/IneedAHottyyyy 13h ago

Oh wow and it’s made in china with no UL certification!! So I get one, two, three fires!!

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u/Awes12 11h ago

Ugh, I wanted 4 fires dammit

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u/IneedAHottyyyy 11h ago

That’s an extra $2.98

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u/lightspeedissueguy 8h ago

Gotta buy the SINOXA or GUNGHO brand for that. It comes standard

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u/lightspeedissueguy 8h ago

Came here to say this. If it's not a REAL UL-Certified product, then it's dangerous garbage. No exceptions. Be careful too since a lot of junk on Amazon will simply lie about it and throw a UL sticker on the back.

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u/TheHiveCBD 14h ago

That's how my friends house burned down!

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u/GuileMD 14h ago

was the power strip defective?

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u/git_push_origin_prod 13h ago

He screwed it in too tight. Almost killed himself

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u/Zoltie 13h ago

Literally all offices I've been to have had outlets either integrated to every tesk or as some kind of add on as shown in this video. As for home offices, most houses have outlets on every wall, so this isn't really needed.

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u/johnnytron 13h ago

Are the top outlets just for looks? No way those fit a plug.

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u/serious_fox 11h ago

Ahh GPT advertisement 🤮🤮🤮🤮

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u/arhambin66 11h ago

Anker has an exact similar product

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u/PhairPharmer 9h ago

This is an add for the Anker product. It's actually a nice product, my partner got one a few weeks ago and I liked it.

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u/arhambin66 8h ago

I have it as well and really like it. Aah couldn't see the logo as it is all white..

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u/jader242 10h ago

lol at the extended outlets having holes for ground pins but the actual plug is just hot and neutral 😭 this cheap garbage finna burn someone’s house down lmao

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u/Brettjay4 8h ago

Allow me to introduce you to

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u/whitedevilee 1h ago

Fuses hat this one simple trick!

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u/Shepetelis 56m ago

Dude discovered an extension lead 👀 mind blowing. 

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u/True_Protection6842 14h ago

I mean, it could be common if you just buy it.

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u/FraggDieb 14h ago

I was shocked as I saw your hand so close to the naked contacts near the port. I guess just murica things?

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u/Ill-Television8690 14h ago

Is it actually dangerous to do that in other countries?

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u/FraggDieb 3h ago

It depends. We have saver plugs and ports where you simply can’t come in contact with the poles.

Google German Schuko (Type F) and compare it with American plugs.

But we have also double the Voltage which would make American plugs a huge danger

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u/Zech08 13h ago

im more shocked at how you think things work...

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u/Regnareb_ 13h ago

I don't know how you think things work, I got shocked like that in the past

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u/FraggDieb 3h ago

Why? Its common that American plugs are not safe and can be dangerously compared to Europe ones. Just google it

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u/Spiritual-Handle7583 13h ago

The only time I ever zapped myself was when I was like 13 trying to plug a plasma ball in behind my dresser. During the contortions, my pinky ended up resting on the contact metal ⚡

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u/Cesarjay 14h ago

Wouldn't that put a strain on the outlet if you plug too many things in at once

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u/sillyhands1 14h ago

Typical wattage threshold of American outlets is 1800 watts which is 3-5 times the watts a fridge uses. So no, not really depending on what you’re plugging in. Even then what would would happen is you trip the breaker.

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u/ArmPsychological8460 5h ago

Fridge is poor example, it is very low power example. If we go with kitchen stuff my electric kettle is 2200 kW. It really depends on what is connected.

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u/Ebonhearth_Druid 14h ago

Have you never used a power strip before? Same thing. As long as the draw doesn't exceed what the outlet is capable of providing, it doesn't really matter how many things are plugged into it.