If your house has as many electronics as mine does, then you are well aware of the power that they use and the impact that this has – both on your pocketbook and the planet. So Contest Corner and Belkin have teamed up to bring you a special Earth Day giveaway – one lucky winner will receive a Belkin Conserve Surge Protector (a $49.99 value)!
About The Belkin Conserve:
From Belkin.com:
“Belkin’s Conserve Energy-Saving Surge Protector conveniently minimizes standby power by enabling you to turn off the power to multiple devices with just one click of the remote switch. The remote switch easily cuts off or activates the power that flows to devices plugged into Conserve’s Switchable outlets, while devices such as DVRs or Routers can be plugged into the Always-On outlets, since they require a continuous power supply.
Most home electronics continue to use energy, even when you’ve turned them off. This wasted energy is known as Standby Power, which adds up fast. Standby Power impacts not only the environment, but also your electricity bill, as it can account for up to 10% of your household power consumption.”
My Take:
With all the electricity that we use, I was very interested to test out the Conserve. I decided to try it on my entertainment center, because that’s an area where I know a lot of devices suck up power needlessly.
Once we hooked it up and mounted it on the wall, I plugged my answering machine and cordless phone charger into the “always on” slots, while the TV and DVD were plugged into the “switchable” outlets. Since those devices are off most of the time, this seems like a great way to save power. I also love that the Conserve comes with a clip to keep the cords nice and tidy!
I mounted the remote switch on the wall, right next to the light switch. This way, I can try to remember to turn it off when I’m leaving the house.
I think the Conserve is a great idea – I’ll be interested to see if I notice any difference on my power bill. Either way, saving energy is always better for the planet!
Save Some Green:
Belkin is running a special discount throughout the month of April in honor of Earth Day. If you purchase a Conserve unit through Belkin.com before April 30th, you can save $15 by using promo code earthday09. (Note: This discount only applies to the single purchase of the Conserve.)
Win It!
Would you like to win your very own 8-Outlet Conserve Surge Protector, worth $49.99? Here’s how:
1. For your first entry, visit Belkin’s Conserve page and share your favorite thing about the Conserve.
This step is required to qualify for the drawing. Be sure to leave an email address with your comment, so that I may notify you in the event that you are the lucky winner!
2. Write a post on your blog linking to this giveaway and Belkin. Then come back here and leave me the link!
3. Write about this on Twitter, then come back and leave me the link to your tweet!
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Rules, regulations, and other important stuff: Giveaway ends on May 17th at 11:59 PM, PST. Winner will be chosen the following day via Random.org. Winner has 48 hours to respond to my notification email, or a new winner will be chosen in their place. Giveaway is open to worldwide entrants.
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i liked that it minimizes standby power and saves energy
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I like that it allows me to protect my electronic devices while saving energy 🙂
“The remote switch easily cuts off or activates the power that flows to devices plugged into Conserve’s Switchable outlets, while devices such as DVRs or Routers can be plugged into the Always-On outlets, since they require a continuous power supply.”
This is really cool. It can serve devices that can be left off and those that need to stay on.
The feature I kike best is Belkin’s Conserve Energy-Saving Surge Protector conveniently minimizes standby power by enabling you to turn off the power to multiple devices with just one click of the remote switch. Awesome!!
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my favorite thing is the button. i know i should be doing this but sometimes i’m too lazy to dig around the back of the tv for the switch on the power strip
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Standby Power impacts not only the environment, but also your electricity bill, as it can account for up to 10% of your household power consumption.
Save 10% is a lot of money saved. Also by using less energy you become more green.
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This is what I love the best: “Belkin’s Conserve Energy-Saving Surge Protector conveniently minimizes standby power by enabling you to turn off the power to multiple devices with just one click of the remote switch.” It’s about time this item was invented!
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OMG! It’s about time some company came out with a unique way to save energy with 1 remote. I like feature of turing on all electronic devices with 1 remote.
I love the fact that you can leave some essential things on while turning the nonessentials off. Someone should have thought of this sooner!
The fact that you have the option of plugging in some appliances on the Always On function is great! I didn’t know such an option existed!
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My favorite, bottom line favorite fact is sweet and simple: With the Belkin Conserve Surge Protector -Saving money and saving energy has never been easier.
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I’ve never seen a remote surge protector! how awesome!!
i like the remote switch.
This is a great giveaway that can help save a little energy! I like that it is so convenient with one flip of the switch, you can turn off the power to multiple devices.
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I like that it is easy to use and control several things with the remote base.
I love the tutorials that help you choose the product that suits your needs. Thanks for the chance.
I like the Wireless Travel Mouse and other laptop accessories.
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SAVING MONEY!!!
I would love the chance to win, thanks.
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this is great
There are 2 things that I really like about this particular strip–the remote control (right now I have to go to different rooms to turn electronics off, I could probably eliminate at least 1 room with this) and the fact that it allows certain equipment to stay on even when the others are shut off.
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the remote function
I like how it has the always on outlets and the switched outlets. Right now I physically unplug everything and sometimes I forget so this would be helpful.
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The Always On function is nice, as there is some stuff I don’t want unplugged.
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the energy savings is the biggie
Standby power can be up to 10% of my housholds total use,
My favorite thing about Conserve is that it enables you to be able to turn off the power to multiple devices with just one click of the remote switch. I love the ease and speed with which you can achieve saving energy and power and make your home more energy efficient, that sweet!
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Controlling multiple devices with a single switch is great, but the biggest plus is the safety Belkin provides all these pieces.