Written by T.C. | Posted in Electronics

There may be times when you need to connect your laptop or an MP3 player to an outlet for a quick charge. The problem is that you cannot always be sure that the outlet you find will be free of power surges. A power surge will cripple small electronics like an iPod and make it so it no longer works. Your best bet is to carry a 2 outlet surge protector with you so that you can be protected at all times. These surge protectors are small enough to fit in your laptop carrier or even in your pocket so there is no intrusive bulk.

With a product like the Belkin 2 outlet surge protector, you are provided with ports for cell phones, faxes or a modem if you need it while traveling. Some of the most damaging surges in power enter through phone lines and cables so this is an added bonus to this model. Line noise and portals for networks also create gaps in protection. Along with that, the two outlets have 3 line protection to protect your line-in laptop cord making this an ideal compact surge protection device in every respect. There is even a swivel plug base, which allows you to plug the device into hard to reach spots like behind bed posts.

To warn you when your surge protector is no longer working there are two LED indicator lights that alert you to wiring issues and power surge damage. Even surge protection has its limitations and when the MOVs burn out in yours, it will need replacing. You can find 2 outlet surge protectors like the one from Belkin for under $25. With a Joules rating of 1050 it is hard to beat this kind of bargain for the protection it includes. The warranty also covers up to $75,000 in damages caused by any malfunctioning of the unit.

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