The Gadgeteer have published a review of the TrickleSaver power-strip. 'The TrickleStar TrickleSaver is a device that can cut down on the "vampire" or stand-by power used by secondary devices in your video (or other electronic) system. It uses a "master/slave" mechanism, where the "master" (normally your TV set) controls when the "slave" (or "slaves" such as VCR, game console, cable box or other devices connected to the TV) is given real power. This means that when your TV is off (or, more accurately, in its own vampire or sleep or stand-by mode) the other peripherals are cut off completely from pilfering power.'
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