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- Brand Name: Belkin
- Model: BZ103050vTVL
- Item Height: 8.5 inches
- Item Length: 3.6 inches
- Item Width: 5 inches
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Whether you're crossing continents or just heading across town, the Belkin BZ103050vTVL Mini Surge Protector/Dual USB Charger is the type of travel companion that makes your life easier. Featuring three protected AC outlets, two protected, powered USB outlets, and a unique rotating plug design that lets you work in tight spaces, this compact surge protector lets you plug in and charge all your essential devices wherever you are.
Convenient, Dependable Design for Worry-Free Travel
Hotel rooms, airport terminals, and coffee shops never seem to have enough power outlets to handle all your devices at once. With the Belkin Mini Surge Protector you no longer have to choose what to charge first.
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 You can easily slip this mini surge protector into your laptop bag or carry-on. |
 Includes mini-USB cable for charging phones, MP3 players, and other devices. |
Hotel rooms, airport terminals, and coffee shops never seem to have enough power outlets to handle all your devices at once. With the Belkin Mini Surge Protector you no longer have to choose what to charge first.
This surge protector acts as a power strip, letting you plug three AC devices into a single wall outlet. It is rated to handle 918 Joules and provides protection against power surges and spikes, since the smart traveler is looking for protection of essential gear and irreplaceable data, not just extra outlets.
Two Powered USB Outlets Let You Charge More Devices Easily
In addition to its three AC outlets, this surge protector features two protected, powered USB outlets, so you can easily charge your iPod along with other USB devices. These USB outlets do not transmit data and the surge protector cannot be used as a hub, but they do make it exceptionally easy to keep devices that are charged via USB interfaces up and running without blocking your computer's USB ports or the AC outlets that you need for bigger devices.
Plus you may be able to leave long, tangle-friendly cords and clunky item-specific chargers at home, since this mini surge protector comes with a mini-USB cable. This is especially convenient now that many phones, including Blackberries and Motorola RAZR phones, feature USB power connections.
Unique, Efficient Design with Rotating Plug for Added Versatility
Its compact, lightweight, and efficient design means that you can easily slip this mini surge protector into your laptop bag or carry-on, and because Belkin knows that working on the road often means trying to plug in despite awkward outlet or furniture positioning, a 360-degree rotating plug with four locking positions makes it easy to use this device in tight spaces.
About Belkin International, Inc.
Belkin offers a diverse product mix that provides people with seamless electronics integration in their homes, cars, and on the go. Founded in California in 1983, Belkin is a privately held company and the recognized leader in connectivity solutions, in addition to accessories for MP3 devices, computers, and more. We provide extensive solutions for networking, home theater-with our PureAV line of cables, power, and digital wireless accessories-and many more categories. Belkin's phenomenal growth has led to our expanding global presence. In addition to corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, we now have offices throughout Europe-in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany, among others-and in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, Shanghai, and our regional headquarters in Hong Kong.
The Belkin Mini Surge Protector/Dual USB Charger is backed by a lifetime warranty and a $75,000 Connected Equipment Warranty.
What's in the Box
Mini Surge Protector/Dual USB Charger, mini-USB power cable, and user guide.
 Wall-Mounted | Connected Equipment Warranty | Number of Outlets | USB Ports | Joule Rating | Network Protection | Phone Line Protection | Coax Protection | Power Safety Shut Down | Overload Protection | Cord Length | Warranty |
 Mini | $75,000 | 3 | 2 | 918 | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Wall-mount | Lifetime |
 1-Outlet Wall-Mount | $50,000 | 1 | 1045 | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Wall-mount | Lifetime | |
 6-Outlet Wall-Mount | $50,000 | 6 | 1045 | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Wall-mount | Lifetime |
Product Description
The Belkin BZ103050vTVL Mini Surge Protector/Dual USB Charger’s new design features three AC outlets and two powered USB outlets which are perfect for MP3 players and mobile phones.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
By KaiMac
I use this to plug in my MacBook Pro when I'm at home, although I occasionally take it with me to my local coffee shop. I have no trouble fitting it inside my bag. I hope people realize that to do what it does, this product really couldn't be any smaller. Yes, there are mini power strips that are smaller, but have no surge protection or USB charging. Besides, Amazon does provide the product's dimensions; take a moment to pull out a tape measure to get an idea of what you'll get. Unless you use a really tight fitting sleeve or bag to carry your laptop, I don't see why it would be such a problem to fit this unit inside the average laptop bag. A lot of power supply "bricks" are larger and heavier.
The rotating plug allows you to fit this unit in any position without covering other outlets. I have not tried the USB outlets yet, as I tend to use AC chargers for my portable gadgets, but the idea is great for road warriors that need all their laptop USB ports.
January 2, 2009
I wanted to add that I recently purchased an iPod Touch and it charges without a problem off of this device. It has continued to give me good service and now lives permanently attached to my laptop's power cord. I see that people still can't be bothered to use a tape measure. Really this is not that big for what it does.
The rotating plug allows you to fit this unit in any position without covering other outlets. I have not tried the USB outlets yet, as I tend to use AC chargers for my portable gadgets, but the idea is great for road warriors that need all their laptop USB ports.
January 2, 2009
I wanted to add that I recently purchased an iPod Touch and it charges without a problem off of this device. It has continued to give me good service and now lives permanently attached to my laptop's power cord. I see that people still can't be bothered to use a tape measure. Really this is not that big for what it does.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
I've been searching for a product that can extend the outlet on my bathroom for the electrical products that I use. I finally came across this Belkin mini surge protector and features:
- 3 AC power outlets
- 2 USB outlets ONLY for charging (not data transfer) at 5V / 500mA at each port
- Surge protection on all 5 outlets
- 918 Joules Energy Dissipation
- 125V / 15A / 1,875W Continuous Duty Electrical Rating
- 36,000A Maximum Spike Current
- Lifetime Warranty on product
- USD75,0000.00 connected equipment warranty
- 360 degree rotating plug lockable into 4 possible positions
Simple, elegant design in a smooth plastic casing of white and light grey colour. Once plugged, the green LED light will indicate if the power source is grounded.
The box comes with one USB to mini-USB cable to get you started in charging your USB devices as well.
DO NOT throw the prong cover that initially comes attached to the surge protector prong. As the manual states (for those who still care to read the User Manual these days), you can use this plastic prong cover to help further balance the device against any surface. You do this by inserting the plastic prong cover on the bottom of the surge device via a small notch. Also, the plastic cover is handy to use when traveling. Before dumping the surge protector along with your other devices, cover the prongs to prevent it from scratching other objects.
The prongs can be rotated 360 degrees loosely. However, there are 4 positions that enable you to lock it so it doesn't flail along clumsily in any direction. You do this by pressing into the rear a "release button". It's not a raised button, but a flat plastic portion that you have to press hard in order to release the lock. It's quite difficult (at least with the model I received) at first and feels like I'm going to break the plastic button. But I guess if this is normal then it can be construed as a safety measure so it doesn't easily rotate with a simple touch.
IMPROVEMENTS:
The term "mini" is subjective. It isn't really that compact as I would assume from seeing the photo. It is small, yes. However, as a surge protector that can take 3 AC and 2 USB outlets, I will give Belkin the benefit of naming it a mini device.
I would STRONGLY prefer the re-design of the spacing on the AC outlets by allowing larger plugs connected side-by-side. As it is right now, only normal AC plugs and not block-style plugs are allowed without loosing all three outlets. So my proposal is to delete the middle AC outlet and move it to the end-cap of the device (opposite to the 2 USB outlets). As of now, there is nothing there so rather than cramp the 3 AC plugs, then move the third at the end and thus allowing for block-style plugs to be used and still retaining the 3 AC functionality.
OVERALL:
I would not hesitate to recommend the purchase of this surge protection for compact spaces as well as travel purposes especially with the lifetime warranty and amount of protection is offers.
Take note of the selling price Amazon and the others are selling this at. It's ridiculous to see the selling price of this exact device can range anywhere from USD10 to USD30.
Lastly, BE AWARE of the SPECS so you know if the USB device you are plugging is capable of being charged.
- 3 AC power outlets
- 2 USB outlets ONLY for charging (not data transfer) at 5V / 500mA at each port
- Surge protection on all 5 outlets
- 918 Joules Energy Dissipation
- 125V / 15A / 1,875W Continuous Duty Electrical Rating
- 36,000A Maximum Spike Current
- Lifetime Warranty on product
- USD75,0000.00 connected equipment warranty
- 360 degree rotating plug lockable into 4 possible positions
Simple, elegant design in a smooth plastic casing of white and light grey colour. Once plugged, the green LED light will indicate if the power source is grounded.
The box comes with one USB to mini-USB cable to get you started in charging your USB devices as well.
DO NOT throw the prong cover that initially comes attached to the surge protector prong. As the manual states (for those who still care to read the User Manual these days), you can use this plastic prong cover to help further balance the device against any surface. You do this by inserting the plastic prong cover on the bottom of the surge device via a small notch. Also, the plastic cover is handy to use when traveling. Before dumping the surge protector along with your other devices, cover the prongs to prevent it from scratching other objects.
The prongs can be rotated 360 degrees loosely. However, there are 4 positions that enable you to lock it so it doesn't flail along clumsily in any direction. You do this by pressing into the rear a "release button". It's not a raised button, but a flat plastic portion that you have to press hard in order to release the lock. It's quite difficult (at least with the model I received) at first and feels like I'm going to break the plastic button. But I guess if this is normal then it can be construed as a safety measure so it doesn't easily rotate with a simple touch.
IMPROVEMENTS:
The term "mini" is subjective. It isn't really that compact as I would assume from seeing the photo. It is small, yes. However, as a surge protector that can take 3 AC and 2 USB outlets, I will give Belkin the benefit of naming it a mini device.
I would STRONGLY prefer the re-design of the spacing on the AC outlets by allowing larger plugs connected side-by-side. As it is right now, only normal AC plugs and not block-style plugs are allowed without loosing all three outlets. So my proposal is to delete the middle AC outlet and move it to the end-cap of the device (opposite to the 2 USB outlets). As of now, there is nothing there so rather than cramp the 3 AC plugs, then move the third at the end and thus allowing for block-style plugs to be used and still retaining the 3 AC functionality.
OVERALL:
I would not hesitate to recommend the purchase of this surge protection for compact spaces as well as travel purposes especially with the lifetime warranty and amount of protection is offers.
Take note of the selling price Amazon and the others are selling this at. It's ridiculous to see the selling price of this exact device can range anywhere from USD10 to USD30.
Lastly, BE AWARE of the SPECS so you know if the USB device you are plugging is capable of being charged.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this item for home use. But, many people seem to want to use it for travel use and the previous reviewers are correct: it's entirely too large for travel. If I intended to use this for travel purposes, it'd return it immediately.
Also worth noting is that when I have a blackberry pearl and an iPhone 3GS (or, two iPhone 3GS) plugged into the USB charger, the iPhone constantly trips between charge/uncharge (making the annoying whistle sound). So, ** YOU CAN ONLY CHARGE ONE SMART PHONE AT A TIME ** using the USB charger.
The swivel is pretty easy to operate, and the device comes with a "charge-only" mini-usb cable which I wasn't expecting. It's pretty slim and lightweight compared to the charge/sync mini-usb cables.
PROS: works ok for home use, comes with usb charge cable, swivels, relatively cheap, works with iPhone 3GS.
CONS: rather large, won't allow more than one smart phone to charge using the USB ports.
Also worth noting is that when I have a blackberry pearl and an iPhone 3GS (or, two iPhone 3GS) plugged into the USB charger, the iPhone constantly trips between charge/uncharge (making the annoying whistle sound). So, ** YOU CAN ONLY CHARGE ONE SMART PHONE AT A TIME ** using the USB charger.
The swivel is pretty easy to operate, and the device comes with a "charge-only" mini-usb cable which I wasn't expecting. It's pretty slim and lightweight compared to the charge/sync mini-usb cables.
PROS: works ok for home use, comes with usb charge cable, swivels, relatively cheap, works with iPhone 3GS.
CONS: rather large, won't allow more than one smart phone to charge using the USB ports.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
USB ports need more power
The rotating plug is a brilliant feature, and the whole thing feels really solidly built. The USB ports are a serious letdown though, since they were the feature that led me to... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Chris O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good product!!
Compacted, safe for all elctronics. Can charge 2 usb devices and plug in 3 devices. It hold into the wall securly and even with all 5 things plugged in does not even move.
Published 25 days ago by Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Functional, Inexpensive and Reliable
Affordable solution when you need multiple outlets and USB ports/charger. Portable, so it packs away easily in overnight or carry on bag. Fast service from seller and good value.
Published 1 month ago by nyc-bob
5.0 out of 5 stars
solved
the only bathroom 3-prong outlet is on the side of the medicine cabinet, at right angles to the wall, with the ground end facing the wall which is 1/4" away from wall, so... Read more
Published 1 month ago by ELEANOR MILLER
3.0 out of 5 stars
works great but placement of the ports is awkward
no complaints on the functionality of this product. i just wish the ports where at the bottom, away from the plug. Read more
Published 1 month ago by kerrie pittman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Plug on the go
You can take it with you to plug In at computer store, retreats, conferences etc. You know your small electronic item is surge protected and you can plug in cables to charge... Read more
Published 2 months ago by whynotme
5.0 out of 5 stars
very handy
I purchased this when we were going on an overseas trip and knew we would have many things to recharge at night, while the hostels where we stayed would have limited outlets. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Julie D.
2.0 out of 5 stars
sadly not great
outlets too close together, can't use all 3 at the same time. as for the USB - wont charge my iPad 1 or 2, or my iPhone 5
Published 3 months ago by S. Murray
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solved my problem
Accomplished everything I expected from this product. Allows use of plugs as well as dedicated UBS for our various Apple products.
Published 3 months ago by Mary F. Krieger
2.0 out of 5 stars
No Power!
I looked all over and cannot find the output amps of the usb ports. I think it is less than 1/2 an amp, which is not enough to charge an iPad or Galaxy Tab, which require an output... Read more
Published 3 months ago by wILEYboNehEAD
