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Customer Review
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019
While the warranty on this item is surely compelling, it's almost unrealistic compared to the low price. I have purchased the apparent 1 AMP variant of this mini surge protector and was left with replacing it Day One and then requesting to return the replacement. I suspect there is just too much extra stock of the 1 Amp version, thus the reason it's still being sold and being coupled with other variants.
The first time: There is a button on the back of the item which allows you to rotate the prongs to a more suitable direction (convenient to your socket setup). Only problem was that the button was seemingly already pressed deep into the device. This lead me to believe that the item was likely, while purchased "New", was returned and resold. Still worked when plugged in, but the button left me cautious and I requested a replacement.
The replacement was in a much better visible condition, the button worked as such: (1) Press and hold the button, (2) rotate the prongs, and the (3) button resets when it "locks" into a position. Problem? Plugged it into a wall and it just buzzed/hummed. The light on it indicated that it was "protected" but the audible buzz/hum of the device left a strong distrust. Tried multiple outlets in multiple locations/buildings...and it was certainly persistent.
This is not the first time I purchased a Belkin item and probably not the last, but I was disappointed with having to try twice.
Outside the issue of the product itself, the packaging was pretty basic. I don't expect the most amazing packaging, but one thing did stand out (outside the warranty): It specifically mentioned that the included mini-USB cable can charge virtually any USB device "including Blackberry and Motorola RAZR phones". While not false...it's now 2019 and the RAZR was a highlight of 2005. Heck, the box is copyrighted 2009 and there is a 2nd Gen iPod Nano pictured on the box.
Given the thousands of other reviews, I doubt this will get any attention. In any case, trust that I'm not gambling on "third times a charm".
The first time: There is a button on the back of the item which allows you to rotate the prongs to a more suitable direction (convenient to your socket setup). Only problem was that the button was seemingly already pressed deep into the device. This lead me to believe that the item was likely, while purchased "New", was returned and resold. Still worked when plugged in, but the button left me cautious and I requested a replacement.
The replacement was in a much better visible condition, the button worked as such: (1) Press and hold the button, (2) rotate the prongs, and the (3) button resets when it "locks" into a position. Problem? Plugged it into a wall and it just buzzed/hummed. The light on it indicated that it was "protected" but the audible buzz/hum of the device left a strong distrust. Tried multiple outlets in multiple locations/buildings...and it was certainly persistent.
This is not the first time I purchased a Belkin item and probably not the last, but I was disappointed with having to try twice.
Outside the issue of the product itself, the packaging was pretty basic. I don't expect the most amazing packaging, but one thing did stand out (outside the warranty): It specifically mentioned that the included mini-USB cable can charge virtually any USB device "including Blackberry and Motorola RAZR phones". While not false...it's now 2019 and the RAZR was a highlight of 2005. Heck, the box is copyrighted 2009 and there is a 2nd Gen iPod Nano pictured on the box.
Given the thousands of other reviews, I doubt this will get any attention. In any case, trust that I'm not gambling on "third times a charm".
Product Details
4.6 out of 5
15,712 global ratings