Power strips have come a long way over the decades. Way back when there were only a few outlets on each & those outlets were often so close together that they weren't always useable since the items being plugged in would be larger & take up too much space. More versions were added to the market so that products could all fit together without wasting space. Also, power strips moved into modern times; they updated for three-prong usage. Eventually surge protectors came along. These days USB connectors are available, & power strips have taken on a whole different look; a whole new angle. They aren't just strips, they're towers too.
Some of the brilliance of a power strip is that in a location where there's typically not a wall outlet, or definitely not enough of them, plugging in a power strip can solve the situation with ease. Cord lengths come in long lengths now in so that they can trail around a room for any user's need, no matter where they are, & they can move & shift with great ease - very much unlike a wall outlet where measuring & cutting & wiring are also necessary.
Another great thing about power strips is their cost savings. By this I'm not referring to the time & money saved by not installing more wall outlets, I'm referring to the power strip's on/off switch. Turning off that switch when the strip is plugged into the wall, yet none of its outlets are being used (even if items are plugged into the strip) saves on energy & electricity.
Bedside lamp not turned on? Turn off the power strip. Laptop not being used? Turn off the power strip. Smartphone completely charged? Turn off the power strip. You've finished ironing the pile of clean clothes? Turn off the power strip. Electric toothbrush no longer blinking that it has a low battery? Turn off the power strip. Curling iron & hair dryer finished being used for the day? Turn off the power strip.
Have power strips on hand; you never know when they'll come in handy. They come in a variety of shapes & sizes, as well as colors (black to blend in with your electronics, green for holiday decorating, many versions of neutral shades), & remember to turn them off to conserve energy & keep a few more dollars in your bank account.
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