Tripp Lite TRAVELER Protect It! Surge Protector/Suppressor 2 outlets (2 Transformers) For Laptop Use, Direct Plug-In 1050 Joules

by Tripp Lite

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.7 x 2.5 x 3.5 inches ; 5.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006B83F
• Item model number: TRAVELER
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #98 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Power Protection > Surge Protectors
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Tripp Lite's portable Traveler surge suppressor offers complete AC and phone line surge suppression for laptops, electronic notepads, personal organizers and other portable electronic devices. Extra-small portable housing weighing less than 4 oz neatly fits into laptop travel cases. The retractable input plug prevents scratching of expensive portable electronics. A set of RJ11 telephone line suppression jacks protects dialup and DSL modem lines. The Traveler offers 2 total outlets in a space saving direct plug-in format and diagnostic LEDs to warn of wiring problems and suppressor damage, and includes $50,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance (USA & Canada Only).

Product Description

Tripp Lite Lite Traveler 2-Outlets Surge Suppressor PS5503M/TRAVELER Surge Suppressors

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best of the cheap surge protectors, April 4, 2005

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David A. Grim (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tripp Lite TRAVELER Protect It! Surge Protector/Suppressor 2 outlets (2 Transformers) For Laptop Use, Direct Plug-In 1050 Joules (Electronics)

Basically it's the best mov surge protector for a laptop. mov's are little disks in the surge protector that litterally pop when a surge spike happens. If you can handle the small weight difference the white isoblok 2-0 is better. It is a lower joule rating but offers a 0 sec. clamp time and lower voltage threshold. A spike only lasts around 1ns and a surge 3 ns. This adapter is ok at under 1ns. It is at 150 volts though and the isoblock is at 140 volts. Remember that not all power out of a socket is at 120 volts (110 in Japan). Either way you would need a new adapter every year just to be safe as the mov's are only worth 1 spike. Its far cheaper than buying a new laptop.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Poor retractable plug lock mechanism, September 1, 2005

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Bad Frog (TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tripp Lite TRAVELER Protect It! Surge Protector/Suppressor 2 outlets (2 Transformers) For Laptop Use, Direct Plug-In 1050 Joules (Electronics)

This traveler surge suppressor has a retractable plug to connect to an outlet. The mechanism that locks the plug out is extremely hard to activate and it is impossible to push the plug into an outlet without it being locked. Otherwise, the device appears to be as advertised.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great product, lite weight, September 22, 2005

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S. A. Kane (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tripp Lite TRAVELER Protect It! Surge Protector/Suppressor 2 outlets (2 Transformers) For Laptop Use, Direct Plug-In 1050 Joules (Electronics)

I love this product. Unfortunately, I blew mine up in West Africa (my computer was not damaged), so when I returned I ordered another right away. I wish that it were a little thinner, but I suppose you can't have everything....at least right now!