PowrAmid: Funny Name, Useful Form Factor
July 18, 2009 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Power
The name “PowrAmid” is cringeworthy, and its shape is unorthodox at best, but there’s a method to the madness: here’s a power “strip” that truly supports multiple power adapters!
Courtesy Kreative Power
Any avid gadget user knows how bulky gadget plugs are nowadays, especially since manufacturers integrate more hardware within the plug itself. (Worst offenders: cell phones, speakers, and Apple laptops without the power cord extender) So it’s hard to maximize a typical power strip, as those bulky plugs rudely violate the personal space of adjacent sockets.
The PowrAmid addresses this problem somewhat by orienting the sockets in a circular fashion, providing some angular clearance that allows plugs to go all the way in, while leaving some space for equally bulky counterparts.
Courtesy Kreative Power
Another benefit? The PowrAmid is also relatively compact, taking up less space than the traditional strip configuration. This also means it’s a perfect desk ornament, allowing users to keep their cords’ slacks bundled up while plugging things in. Integrated surge protection and a power switch cover just add to the list of potential pluses.
Purchase links available at the product website. Prices range from $24 to $29 for some reason, and the PowrAmid comes in black and white.
