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a neat new invention
http://www.jauntsetter.com/posts/attention-hotels-please-install-these
a neat new invention
http://www.jauntsetter.com/posts/attention-hotels-please-install-these
Nothing else needed. If it's a USB charger of any kind, it will work.So how does it work? You still need to plug 'something' into it. What would that 'something' be? I guess what I'm asking is- if the guest left their charger at the previous place, they still need to have something to plug into the USB port on this outlet. Would we then be providing that 'something' as well?
It lloks like a good idea, I just want to know how it works..
You still -- except for a few specific devices -- need a cable or cord to connect the USB outlet to the device. No different than carrying a transformer, except smaller maybe. Most of my devices use non-interchangeable cords, so I have to pack multiple cords.Nothing else needed. If it's a USB charger of any kind, it will work.So how does it work? You still need to plug 'something' into it. What would that 'something' be? I guess what I'm asking is- if the guest left their charger at the previous place, they still need to have something to plug into the USB port on this outlet. Would we then be providing that 'something' as well?
It lloks like a good idea, I just want to know how it works..
Saves the energy use of those transformers, saves collecting those transformers left behind, eliminates excessive cords dangling from those transformers.
It is the plug, just like the electrical outlet. If it fits (ie, is a USB), it works.
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Well, yes, of course your iPod or whatever will have a cable to connect it.You still -- except for a few specific devices -- need a cable or cord to connect the USB outlet to the device. No different than carrying a transformer, except smaller maybe. Most of my devices use non-interchangeable cords, so I have to pack multiple cords.Nothing else needed. If it's a USB charger of any kind, it will work.So how does it work? You still need to plug 'something' into it. What would that 'something' be? I guess what I'm asking is- if the guest left their charger at the previous place, they still need to have something to plug into the USB port on this outlet. Would we then be providing that 'something' as well?
It lloks like a good idea, I just want to know how it works..
Saves the energy use of those transformers, saves collecting those transformers left behind, eliminates excessive cords dangling from those transformers.
It is the plug, just like the electrical outlet. If it fits (ie, is a USB), it works.
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This kind of plug does mean that I can charge things (such as an iPod) without turning on my computer, if that is how I normally charge them, but again a cable is generally needed.
My wife's portable wifi hotspot could be charged with this, but since that is used while using the computer, it's easier to just charge it while the computer is on so it is not forgotten when it's time to go.
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But how much will it cost for the electrician to install them?Well, yes, of course your iPod or whatever will have a cable to connect it.You still -- except for a few specific devices -- need a cable or cord to connect the USB outlet to the device. No different than carrying a transformer, except smaller maybe. Most of my devices use non-interchangeable cords, so I have to pack multiple cords.Nothing else needed. If it's a USB charger of any kind, it will work.So how does it work? You still need to plug 'something' into it. What would that 'something' be? I guess what I'm asking is- if the guest left their charger at the previous place, they still need to have something to plug into the USB port on this outlet. Would we then be providing that 'something' as well?
It lloks like a good idea, I just want to know how it works..
Saves the energy use of those transformers, saves collecting those transformers left behind, eliminates excessive cords dangling from those transformers.
It is the plug, just like the electrical outlet. If it fits (ie, is a USB), it works.
.
This kind of plug does mean that I can charge things (such as an iPod) without turning on my computer, if that is how I normally charge them, but again a cable is generally needed.
My wife's portable wifi hotspot could be charged with this, but since that is used while using the computer, it's easier to just charge it while the computer is on so it is not forgotten when it's time to go.
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But you eliminate the unnecessary cord/cable that the transformer (which literally sucks power) has.
And, yes, of course, guests are still going to travel with all of their stuff. They won't know inns have this.
But loyal guests who find out will know for their next visit. Or they'll save themselves some unpacking and untangling.
The best reasons for an innkeeper to install these are the energy savings, the improved safety, and guest convenience.
Give me any one of those reasons and that's worth $25. Give me all three and it's a no-brainer.
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I guess my question would be easy for me to answer if I owned a piece of equipment that I could plug into the USB slot in the outlet. I don't own anything that would plug in there, so I don't know how to use it or what would go in there.Nothing else needed. If it's a USB charger of any kind, it will work.So how does it work? You still need to plug 'something' into it. What would that 'something' be? I guess what I'm asking is- if the guest left their charger at the previous place, they still need to have something to plug into the USB port on this outlet. Would we then be providing that 'something' as well?
It lloks like a good idea, I just want to know how it works..
Saves the energy use of those transformers, saves collecting those transformers left behind, eliminates excessive cords dangling from those transformers.
It is the plug, just like the electrical outlet. If it fits (ie, is a USB), it works.
.
The best reasons for an innkeeper to install these are the energy savings, the improved safety, and guest convenience.Well, yes, of course your iPod or whatever will have a cable to connect it.You still -- except for a few specific devices -- need a cable or cord to connect the USB outlet to the device. No different than carrying a transformer, except smaller maybe. Most of my devices use non-interchangeable cords, so I have to pack multiple cords.Nothing else needed. If it's a USB charger of any kind, it will work.So how does it work? You still need to plug 'something' into it. What would that 'something' be? I guess what I'm asking is- if the guest left their charger at the previous place, they still need to have something to plug into the USB port on this outlet. Would we then be providing that 'something' as well?
It lloks like a good idea, I just want to know how it works..
Saves the energy use of those transformers, saves collecting those transformers left behind, eliminates excessive cords dangling from those transformers.
It is the plug, just like the electrical outlet. If it fits (ie, is a USB), it works.
.
This kind of plug does mean that I can charge things (such as an iPod) without turning on my computer, if that is how I normally charge them, but again a cable is generally needed.
My wife's portable wifi hotspot could be charged with this, but since that is used while using the computer, it's easier to just charge it while the computer is on so it is not forgotten when it's time to go.
.
But you eliminate the unnecessary cord/cable that the transformer (which literally sucks power) has.
And, yes, of course, guests are still going to travel with all of their stuff. They won't know inns have this.
But loyal guests who find out will know for their next visit. Or they'll save themselves some unpacking and untangling.
The best reasons for an innkeeper to install these are the energy savings, the improved safety, and guest convenience.
Give me any one of those reasons and that's worth $25. Give me all three and it's a no-brainer.
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When I looked at it I could not see the current benefit of installing them but maybe it is an invention before it's time? Maybe once fully approved for sale, we will gradulally see many more devices being sold with a USB power adaptor.The best reasons for an innkeeper to install these are the energy savings, the improved safety, and guest convenience.Well, yes, of course your iPod or whatever will have a cable to connect it.You still -- except for a few specific devices -- need a cable or cord to connect the USB outlet to the device. No different than carrying a transformer, except smaller maybe. Most of my devices use non-interchangeable cords, so I have to pack multiple cords.Nothing else needed. If it's a USB charger of any kind, it will work.So how does it work? You still need to plug 'something' into it. What would that 'something' be? I guess what I'm asking is- if the guest left their charger at the previous place, they still need to have something to plug into the USB port on this outlet. Would we then be providing that 'something' as well?
It lloks like a good idea, I just want to know how it works..
Saves the energy use of those transformers, saves collecting those transformers left behind, eliminates excessive cords dangling from those transformers.
It is the plug, just like the electrical outlet. If it fits (ie, is a USB), it works.
.
This kind of plug does mean that I can charge things (such as an iPod) without turning on my computer, if that is how I normally charge them, but again a cable is generally needed.
My wife's portable wifi hotspot could be charged with this, but since that is used while using the computer, it's easier to just charge it while the computer is on so it is not forgotten when it's time to go.
.
But you eliminate the unnecessary cord/cable that the transformer (which literally sucks power) has.
And, yes, of course, guests are still going to travel with all of their stuff. They won't know inns have this.
But loyal guests who find out will know for their next visit. Or they'll save themselves some unpacking and untangling.
The best reasons for an innkeeper to install these are the energy savings, the improved safety, and guest convenience.
Give me any one of those reasons and that's worth $25. Give me all three and it's a no-brainer.
.
This device would still have a "switching power supply" to step the voltage down to USB line levels which is what my iPod charger does. So these would draw the same, the only difference is they would be plugged in all the time. I question the claim from the manufacturer. I am a bit skeptical of any initial product claims from companies that release product sales pitches before the device is even available.
Improved safety? from decreased clutter perhaps?
I went to order one because I do have a use for it.... and the physics teacher in me wanted to test the claim of "no power draw" until USB device is plugged in... but it is not available for purchase yet.
I like the idea in general, but the clutter aspect really is not solved.for me. I have an ipod with a wall charger that has the usb port on it. So I would still need the same cord with this outlet. Just not the little plug part (which is pretty small... the cord actually takes up more room). Would I travel without the plug?.. no, as the wall plug part is also my car charger, so I would need it either way. What this would save me though is having one of the standard outlets occupied by the charger, so I see a benefit there.
I do like that this would help cement the USB connection as more of a standard for charging. That would be a boost.
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maybeWhen I looked at it I could not see the current benefit of installing them but maybe it is an invention before it's time? Maybe once fully approved for sale, we will gradulally see many more devices being sold with a USB power adaptor.The best reasons for an innkeeper to install these are the energy savings, the improved safety, and guest convenience.Well, yes, of course your iPod or whatever will have a cable to connect it.You still -- except for a few specific devices -- need a cable or cord to connect the USB outlet to the device. No different than carrying a transformer, except smaller maybe. Most of my devices use non-interchangeable cords, so I have to pack multiple cords.Nothing else needed. If it's a USB charger of any kind, it will work.So how does it work? You still need to plug 'something' into it. What would that 'something' be? I guess what I'm asking is- if the guest left their charger at the previous place, they still need to have something to plug into the USB port on this outlet. Would we then be providing that 'something' as well?
It lloks like a good idea, I just want to know how it works..
Saves the energy use of those transformers, saves collecting those transformers left behind, eliminates excessive cords dangling from those transformers.
It is the plug, just like the electrical outlet. If it fits (ie, is a USB), it works.
.
This kind of plug does mean that I can charge things (such as an iPod) without turning on my computer, if that is how I normally charge them, but again a cable is generally needed.
My wife's portable wifi hotspot could be charged with this, but since that is used while using the computer, it's easier to just charge it while the computer is on so it is not forgotten when it's time to go.
.
But you eliminate the unnecessary cord/cable that the transformer (which literally sucks power) has.
And, yes, of course, guests are still going to travel with all of their stuff. They won't know inns have this.
But loyal guests who find out will know for their next visit. Or they'll save themselves some unpacking and untangling.
The best reasons for an innkeeper to install these are the energy savings, the improved safety, and guest convenience.
Give me any one of those reasons and that's worth $25. Give me all three and it's a no-brainer.
.
This device would still have a "switching power supply" to step the voltage down to USB line levels which is what my iPod charger does. So these would draw the same, the only difference is they would be plugged in all the time. I question the claim from the manufacturer. I am a bit skeptical of any initial product claims from companies that release product sales pitches before the device is even available.
Improved safety? from decreased clutter perhaps?
I went to order one because I do have a use for it.... and the physics teacher in me wanted to test the claim of "no power draw" until USB device is plugged in... but it is not available for purchase yet.
I like the idea in general, but the clutter aspect really is not solved.for me. I have an ipod with a wall charger that has the usb port on it. So I would still need the same cord with this outlet. Just not the little plug part (which is pretty small... the cord actually takes up more room). Would I travel without the plug?.. no, as the wall plug part is also my car charger, so I would need it either way. What this would save me though is having one of the standard outlets occupied by the charger, so I see a benefit there.
I do like that this would help cement the USB connection as more of a standard for charging. That would be a boost.
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Then to me the 2 big benefits would be the reduction of the power sucking transmitters on some cords - saving us a few dollars and the fact that more things can be plugged in in any one outlet. I think cords would still be something left behind but less bulky to ship back - or maybesomeone would make a universal type ending for devises so they are not all unique.
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It's like the rechargeable batteries saga, orig devices that drained the life out of batteries so quickly and now are so much better, but still not "there" yet. Technology is surging ahead, so I am hopeful!.
I'm hopeful, too.Joey Bloggs said:It's like the rechargeable batteries saga, orig devices that drained the life out of batteries so quickly and now are so much better, but still not "there" yet. Technology is surging ahead, so I am hopeful!
O admit to being an old fogey, but I also plan to order them. I will be paying an electrician for an hour of work so I may as well get those installed upstairs AND down (for my stuff) and get my Library chandelier rewired at the same time. That ought to cover the hour - or two.It's like the rechargeable batteries saga, orig devices that drained the life out of batteries so quickly and now are so much better, but still not "there" yet. Technology is surging ahead, so I am hopeful!.I'm hopeful, too.Joey Bloggs said:It's like the rechargeable batteries saga, orig devices that drained the life out of batteries so quickly and now are so much better, but still not "there" yet. Technology is surging ahead, so I am hopeful!
I also don't see the need for this one item to be something for everyone. Who will like it? iPod/iPhone users, digital camera users, blackberry users.
In short, if you're looking to attract a younger clientele (who are not only much more technologically-connected but also spend a lot more in travel dollars), then these are a very smart item to install.
If you're not, and you're happy with both your existing demographics and existing occupancy levels, then I agree with those who wouldn't bother with them.
Like everything else, it just depends on what you want and who you want to attract to your inn.
Me? I'll be ordering them as soon as they become available.
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O admit to being an old fogey, but I also plan to order them. I will be paying an electrician for an hour of work so I may as well get those installed upstairs AND down (for my stuff) and get my Library chandelier rewired at the same time. That ought to cover the hour - or two.It's like the rechargeable batteries saga, orig devices that drained the life out of batteries so quickly and now are so much better, but still not "there" yet. Technology is surging ahead, so I am hopeful!.I'm hopeful, too.Joey Bloggs said:It's like the rechargeable batteries saga, orig devices that drained the life out of batteries so quickly and now are so much better, but still not "there" yet. Technology is surging ahead, so I am hopeful!
I also don't see the need for this one item to be something for everyone. Who will like it? iPod/iPhone users, digital camera users, blackberry users.
In short, if you're looking to attract a younger clientele (who are not only much more technologically-connected but also spend a lot more in travel dollars), then these are a very smart item to install.
If you're not, and you're happy with both your existing demographics and existing occupancy levels, then I agree with those who wouldn't bother with them.
Like everything else, it just depends on what you want and who you want to attract to your inn.
Me? I'll be ordering them as soon as they become available.
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An hour or two ought to be enough for an electrician to take care of that.gillumhouse said:O admit to being an old fogey, but I also plan to order them. I will be paying an electrician for an hour of work so I may as well get those installed upstairs AND down (for my stuff) and get my Library chandelier rewired at the same time. That ought to cover the hour - or two.
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