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Product Dimensions

15.5 x 6.7 x 2.3 inches

Item Weight

1.75 pounds

Department

Home Audio Video

Manufacturer

Smart Strip

ASIN

B000L9635G

Item model number

LCG5

Customer Reviews

3.8 95 ratings

3.8 out of 5 stars

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Yes

Date First Available

January 29, 2009

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With patented auto-switching technology that saves you money on electrical bills, the Smart Strip LCG5 Energy Saving Power Strip features 10 outlets that work in sync to efficiently power your electrical devices. Ideal for coaxial and phone lines, computer systems and home entertainment centers, this unique energy-saving power strip automatically switches devices on and off and uses less than one watt of power when fully energized. And with premium EMF/RFI filtering and 1950-joule protection to defend devices against surges, this strip keeps your valuable electronic equipment fully protected.

Protection and Power-Efficiency Save You Money and Worry
You don't want your power strip to eat up power, but you also want assurance that your equipment is safe from harsh power surges. Ideal for coaxial and phone lines as well as computer systems and home entertainment centers, the Smart Strip LCG5 employs a proprietary auto-switching technology that automatically shuts down devices that are not in use, saving you money and reducing your overall energy usage.

The Smart Strip has 10 clearly marked outlets that you plug your computer or home entertainment center peripherals into. When you power down computer or stereo, the Smart Strip automatically shuts down the power to your computer's and entertainment's center peripherals. This unique feature not only saves you money and helps the environment, it also makes shutting down your systems fast and easy. The remaining four outlets include three constantly hot outlets, marked in red, and the master outlet that controls the six switched outlets, marked in blue.

Unlike most power strips, the Smart Strip itself uses very little energy. It uses one watt of power when fully engaged and less than 1/4 of a watt when the automatically switched outlets are off.

Advanced Surge Protection with Superior EMI/RFI Filter
Power strips without EMI/RFI (Electromagnetic Interference/Radio Frequency Interference) run the risk of allowing waves from one electronic device to cause malfunctions or interference in another. The Smart Strip LCG5 protects you from this risk with its advanced EMI/RFI filter, backed up by a 15 AMP circuit breaker and two frequency-sensitive RC filters that eliminate false switching. Plus, a passive current sensor ensures an ultra-safe, ultra-clean switching off and on of your peripherals, giving you added peace of mind that your valuable electronics will remain safe.

The possible hazards of power surges are further prevented with 1950-joule surge protection and 84,000 AMP protection, both of which employ a three-way design to give you the ultimate protection for your valuable equipment.

Designed for Convenience and Ease of Use
The Smart Strip LCG5's widely spaced, clearly marked outlets give you the space and ease to connect all necessary equipment. The four-way wall mountable design, 45-degree space-saver plug, and heavy-duty six-foot power cord offer the versatility to place the power strip wherever it is most convenient, so it never gets in the way of your footpath or your home décor. A lighted power switch keeps the strip visible, so you're never left fumbling in the dark.The Smart Strip LCG5 is backed by a full two-year warranty for defects and includes a lifetime $30,000 connected equipment warranty.

What's in the Box
Smart Strip LCG5 Energy Saving Power Strip with Autoswitching Technology and Modem/Coaxial Surge Protection

From the Manufacturer

Ten outlets work together, auto switching your devices on/off automatically, to save you money on your electric bills. 1950-Joule of surge protection keep your equipment safe from even the harshest power spikes. Conveniently-spaced outlets and a 45-Degree, angled space saver plug make the Smart Strip a friendly addition to your electronic systems.

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95 global ratings

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Customers like the performance, energy efficiency, and ease of use of the power strip. For example, they mention it works as promised, is convenient, and easy to set up. That said, some complain about the power switch. Opinions are mixed on value, security, and adjustment.

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Performance Energy efficiency Ease of use Entertainment center Value Security Adjustment Power switch

36 customers mention "Performance"26 positive10 negative

Customers like the performance of the power strip. For example, they say it works as promised, it functions properly, and it's useful in certain areas.

"...Plugged it in and it worked right out of the box...." Read more

"...The TV one has worked great -- not only are several DC converters turned off anytime the TV is off, but I also get better network security by..." Read more

"...only minor tweaking and about 5-10 minutes, and it seemed to work fine for a few months...." Read more

"...in one shipment and I had to return one of them because it was not working right even after adjusting for sensitivity...." Read more

14 customers mention "Energy efficiency"11 positive3 negative

Customers like the energy efficiency of the power strip. They say that it can save electric costs in the long run.

"...I'm pleased with the purchase and would recommend it as a good way to save energy specially for people who have a large array of devices plugged in..." Read more

"...works great for some applications* can produce a noticeable energy savings.The bad:* very difficult to calibrate*..." Read more

"...Energy saving with easy to use color coded sockets, as well as "always on" sockets when required (satellite box, router/modem,...)Cons:*..." Read more

"...It sometimes takes awhile for it to cut power to the other receptacles, or never does cut the power...." Read more

10 customers mention "Ease of use"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the power strip very simple to use and convenient. They say it is easy to set up and convenient to plug in even in tight spaces. They also like the color-coded sockets and zones that make it easy to find how each socket is controlled.

"...Contrary to some reviews, it was quite easy to set up, taking only minor tweaking and about 5-10 minutes, and it seemed to work fine for a few..." Read more

"...Like others have said, it is very simple to use...." Read more

"...Energy saving with easy to use color coded sockets, as well as "always on" sockets when required (satellite box, router/modem,...)Cons:*..." Read more

"...Not bad.2 - Very convenient. By turning off the TV, everything else just turns off instantly...." Read more

8 customers mention "Entertainment center"8 positive0 negative

Customers like the entertainment center. They mention that it's great for entertainment components that draw power even when turned off, like amps. They also appreciate the interesting concept and good execution. Some customers also say that it is an ingenious creation and great for a radio they regularly use.

"Interesting concept, good execution...." Read more

"...It is also great for a radio I regularly use but that when "off" it has all kinds of lights and a clock that I don't need. This way, off means OFF!..." Read more

"...Great for entertainment components that draw power even when turned off, like amps and subwoofers and dvd players, etc...." Read more

"Great idea, a bit noisy..." Read more

13 customers mention "Value"7 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the power strip. Some mention that it's saving them a couple bucks a month, and the purchase price is reasonable. They say it helps with their heating bill and carbon footprint. However, others say that it is not worth the expense and is very expensive. Some customers also say that the power strips is not very useful for the bedroom or kitchen equipment due to the size.

"...I find the purchase price very reasonable considering that it is also a surge protector, is saving me a couple bucks a month and I feel less guilty..." Read more

"...Wasn't very useful for the bedroom either due to the need for constant on for the clock, radio, light, and fan...." Read more

"...when powered off (well maybe you can), but this is definitely helping my utility bill and my carbon footprint." Read more

"...Cons:1 - VERY expensive. Probably worth it though." Read more

8 customers mention "Security"5 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the security of the power strip. Some mention that it offers surge protection and electro-magnetic protection, while others say that it provides false security and does not have surge protection for LAN jacks.

"...the purchase price very reasonable considering that it is also a surge protector, is saving me a couple bucks a month and I feel less guilty about..." Read more

"...and it only has 2875 Total Joule protection as well as does not have AVR(Aotomatic Voltage Regulator)..." Read more

"...This Smart Strip provides 2875-joule protection which gives me a piece of mind that my equipment won't be damaged in a thunderstorm...." Read more

"...Enough sockets, with enough spacing for adapters* Surge and electro-magnetic protection - I like that the LCG5 model also includes coax..." Read more

6 customers mention "Adjustment"2 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the adjustment of the power strip. Some say that it has a fine-tune adjustment for a computer with a higher trickle, while others say that the adjusting knob is very sensitive, hard to adjust, and does not work with very low amperage devices plugged into the outlet.

"...Design is sucks compare to Apc,Belkin,other products and Adjustment Nob is hard to adjust..u need a Philip Screw Driver,Coin etc..." Read more

"...It has a small screw to adjust the sensitivity of the master device (TV or computer for example)...." Read more

"...Pro: works as advertised, saves powerCon: The adjusting knob is very sensitive...." Read more

"...That means...READ THE DIRECTIONS! The power adjustment knob is a little touchy at times and sometimes it doesn't cut the power when you'd like but..." Read more

14 customers mention "Power switch"4 positive10 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the power switch. They mention that it stopped turning off the switched stuff, the outlets they were using for the peripherals wouldn't turn off, and that the power strip didn't properly switch off.

"...As I started using my computer for longer sessions, the peripherals stopped shutting off. I've since tested this...." Read more

"...Never faltered until last week when it finally stopped turning off the switched stuff...." Read more

"...And the ease of shutting the computer down and knowing everything is shut down as well ..., I love it...." Read more

"...settings the device, the outlets I was using for the peripherals wouldn't turn off. This problem is noted on their web site...." Read more

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The Devil's Gift

Fantastic Energy Saver and Simple To Use

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2011

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I use this product with my TV/entertainment system. Works as advertised. I can definitely see the difference in my monthly electric bill because it immediately went significantly down and stayed down. I calculate I paid for this device with a couple of months of electricity bill savings, after that, the savings are all free pure gravy.

Plugged it in and it worked right out of the box. I did not have to adjust the controlling outlet (into which my TV is plugged) to control the TV or any other devices in my entertainment system.

One thing I discovered quickly is that if you have a DVR/Cable box that boots and loads a program from the cable company, you will need to plug in the DVR/Cable box into an unswitchable "always on" outlet because the DVR/Cable boot up time and program load time is significant (5 minutes for me). However, if your cable box is "instant on", you can use a switchable (controlled) outlet.

My only complaint is that there are only 6 switchable (controlled) outlets. Unfortunately, I need 7 switchable (controlled) outlets to handle all the entertainment devices hooked up to the TV.

There are 3 "always on" unswitchable outlets, but I only use one of them for my DVR/cable box. Most of this product's competitors have only 2 "always on" outlets. I would like to see this product have only 2 "always on' unswitchable outlets, 1 controlling outlet, and 7 switchable (controlled) outlets for a total of 10 outlets.

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K. Exline

Great idea, a bit noisy

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2009

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I bought a couple of Smart Strips and a Kill-A-Watt about a month ago. This is such a great idea -- we talk about how much energy is wasted by wall-warts and devices in standby mode, but it's not at all realistic to say you'll unplug every device every time you're done with it. I, for one, am always in a hurry and have to stand on my head to reach my inconveniently-placed outlets, so my wall-warts stay plugged in.

After some thought about where I have clusters of related electronics, I installed one strip in the TV area and one at the computer. The TV one has worked great -- not only are several DC converters turned off anytime the TV is off, but I also get better network security by making sure that my XBox and its router are off the Internet when I'm not actively using them.

However -- and here's why it gets four stars rather than five -- the unit hums audibly. That's fine in the living room, which remains unoccupied unless the TV is on, but it's unacceptable in my bedroom where the computer lives. I had to change back to a regular power strip on the computer, which is a shame since the savings from automatically turning off the monitor and speakers would have been significant.

15 people found this helpful

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Galdymd

Really Saves Energy

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2011

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I bought two of these power strips back in Feb 2011 and I already have seen a drop in my kilowatt consumption and electric bill in comparison to last year and previous months. The manufacturer claims a couple a dollars a year but for me it resulted in $30 last month alone. Like many homeowners I have a computer area with printer, hardrives, speakers,camera chargers, phone chargers, bluetooth audio trasmitters and an entertainment center with large screen TV, two game consoles, audio receiver, CD Player, modem, router, DVR etc. I did not realize how much all these devices were costing me until I bought the two strips. It came in one shipment and I had to return one of them because it was not working right even after adjusting for sensitivity. Amazon sent another one in no time and both have been working fine since. What is nice about this model is that it has several jacks giving you flexibility in regards to the number of devices that can remain on or turn off automatically.I find the purchase price very reasonable considering that it is also a surge protector, is saving me a couple bucks a month and I feel less guilty about harming the environment. Overall I'm pleased with the purchase and would recommend it as a good way to save energy specially for people who have a large array of devices plugged in at one location.

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2010

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Terrific idea, but execution is a little unreliable. I have this hooked up to one of my home entertainment systems. It sometimes takes awhile for it to cut power to the other receptacles, or never does cut the power. Adjusting the sensitivity is supposed to solve this problem, but it doesn't work reliably. In addition to this model, I have a different one (with less outlets) that works reliably on a different home entertainment setup.

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BubbhaRedneckMessiah

Stopped working.

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2012

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This would be a great item if it wasn't junk. The noteable aspect that switches off peripheral items when the main item is turned off either stopped working or never worked to begin with. I had it hooked up for a month or so and it worked fine, but it could be because I was only using my computer for short sessions at the time. As I started using my computer for longer sessions, the peripherals stopped shutting off. I've since tested this. If I turn my computer on, everything comes on, and if I turn it off after only a few minutes, all the peripherals shut down. If I leave my computer on for 30 minutes or more, though, nothing shuts off. If I turn the entire power strip off, it resets the system and will work properly again, but with the same flaw described above. I've tweaked the dial in every conceivable way, and nothing helps. The times the peripherals stay on, turning the sensitivity dial all the way down doesn't even shut them off, making me think there's some internal flaw that being on too long screws up the sensitivity or something.

The kicker is that the problem didn't start showing up (for me at least based on my initial use) until well after the return period expired. So now I can't return the item, and am stuck with a very expensive normal power strip.

My recommendation is to NOT buy this product, or potentially any like it that may develop flaws only over time, here on amazon where it then can't be returned.

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Brand	Smart Strip
Total Power Outlets	10
Voltage	125 Volts
Item Weight	1.75 Pounds
Number of Ports	3

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