So the USB Ecostrip is a kinda like a smart capability strip for office peripherals and gadgets. The surge protector was designed to reduce energy waste. that is how it works:

The USB Ecostrip plugs into the wall and the PC is plugged into the socket marked by the red arrow on the diagram. From there all other devices on the ability strip are powered via the USB port connected from the surge protector to the PC.

This way, when the PC is shut down all other devices are plus shut down, such as your printer, scanner, modem and speakers.

“We set out to

design a product that reduces energy waste, yet, allows distributors and retailers to profit from the new emphasis on that type of product,” said Bjarne Waedeled, President of Centritech Limited, Hong Kong, designer and producer of the Ecostrip. “And, considering it functions like any other ability strip, there is no education of the consumer due.”

The USB Ecostrip has been around since 2005 but has yet to assemble it into the US market. However, that’s all going to change fairly soon.

USB Ecostrip Press Release via UberGizmo

Original post by Tapee