Customer Reviews

Ziplinq ZIP-PWR-EX1 Retractable AC Power Extension Cord (5 feet, Black)

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There is a learning curve to using the Ziplinq extension cord; you must pull both ends out of the enclosure with equal pressure or the cord will bind. Equal tension is even more important when feeding the cord back into the enclosure. And when your cord gets tangled up inside the enclosure (and believe me, it will) you will notice how alarmingly fragile the enclosure is.

There is a spring mechanism to help rewind the cord back into the enclosure. But the locking mechanism when the cord is extended is hit or miss, especially if the cord is pulled out to it's full length. In fact, I don't think there is a any real locking mechanism at all, ZipLinq depends on friction or maybe the moon's gravitational pull to stop the cord from retracting back into the case. That sliding noise you heard last night in your hotel room? That was the Ziplinq slowly pulling your IPod off the bedside table.

This extension cord is handy to throw in your bag and take along for access to that hotel outlet behind the furniture. Combine with a short cord power strip and you have a charging station. I travela lot internationally and bought this to go with my power strip, then realized that this cord is for 120v, not 240v. But if you travel just in North America this is a great combination with the compact Monster strip.

Compact, robust, and a great travel tool. Buy it with the flat 4-outlet Monster MP OTG400 BK Outlets To Go Power Strip, 4 AC Outlets (Black) from Amazon. If you travel with a computer and a projector as I do, you want the perfect power accessory. This is it.

We bought this item and within a few days of use, the plastic enclosure had broken apart on two of the 9 we bought. I would not recommend it.

Before I got this I had to carry around an extension cord but this has made my bag more compact and lighter only wish it were longer

WE bought this retractable AC Power Extension Cord to be used in the Kitchen connecting electronic appliances that we wanted to use from our Kitchen island and then connect it to an electric outlet on the wall over our counter. It works very well and we are pleased with it. It retracts easily and is easy to store until needed. By using it, we do not have to move the cart over to the counter any more. We would recommend this to others.

This was very handy when i got to use it for a couple of weeks before it broke. It snapped apart and a piece almost went into my daughters eye! I was upset that this doesn't have the durability to last longer than 2 weeks. I did not like that this has three prongs because sometimes i cant plug it in. or that there is only one other end not multiples. back to my old, plain extension cord that doesn't retract but isnt dangerous. love retractable cords because i travel so much.

I travel on business and make a number of Powepoint presentations and find myself inlocations that I'm just a couple of feet short of the wall plug. Insted of scampering around to find an extention cord I pull this out and the problem is solved. Works great. Well made.

Hotel rooms often have power outlets in inconvenient places, particularly if you prefer to work from the bed. An extension cord can make life easier. I was looking for a retractable extension cord that is light and that I could throw in my carry on suitcase or briefcase. Amazingly, there aren't many choices in retractable extension cords on Amazon or eBay. I discovered this unit which seemed expensive, but was the only choice available. It is very solid and the retraction mechanism is excellent. It unwinds and rewinds very easily, unlike cheap cable retractor systems. The retractor is a pleasure to use. There is a 3 prong receptacle, if you need it. (None of my portable chargers has a grounded cable.) However, the unit is bulky. This is an industrial strength, heavy duty cable with high quality connectors. But it only has a single receptacle. Still, it has been useful on several occasions. Recently, I decided to purchase a 6-foot extension cord from Home Depot for $1.48 that has 4 receptacles. This will allow me to plug in my cell phone charger and MP3 player charger along with the laptop. And, it is less bulky but of course does not have a retraction mechanism. A rubber band will have to do.

I was a little concerned as the product had mixed reviews, but I went for it anyway and am glad I did. You handle it with care and it will treat you well when you need some help reaching the electrical outlet that is just out of reach without. So far so good for me. VERY portable.