Ecostrip: Next Generation of Intelligent Powerbars

Phantom power has been the talk of the town recently.

If you haven’t heard of it, it’s simple. Many of our devices today have low-power or standby modes which serve to reduce start-up times. Unfortunately these modes still use power, even when you aren’t using the device. Basically, all these devices are wasting power just sitting there.

We’ve seen some great idea to solve this problem. From intelligent powerbars to tables with integrated plugs, to a switch to cut the power to entire rooms.

The Ecostrip is the next generation of phantom-power reducing devices. It recognizes that most of these power-sucking devices are computer peripherals.

The ecostrip has a USB port which plugs into your computer. It’s simple: when your computer turns off, so does the rest of the powerbar. All your other devices get their power cut, and you’ve solved the problem. No price announced yet, but it should appear on store shelves soon.

Just remember to turn off your computer!

via Treehugger

UPDATE: You can buy the ecostrip here

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