Julie the Gadgeteer, provides a plug for the Onplug as we continue to fight the vampires of power. Take a read and see the comments.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/07/04/save-energy-with-the-onplug/

The CBC delves into the world of phantom power to highlight some of the worst offending appliances that eat into your wallet each month as they gouge your electricity bill.

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We like to refer to this product as human behavior modification device. Not sanctioned by any reputable psychiatrist of course. People ask why they can't just unplug appliances and chargers that draw phantom power. The answer is they can and they should, but they rarely do. Sometimes we forget. Sometimes we find it hard to unplug, and harder to plug back in. This is particularly true for the elderly. It is true for kids as well. It makes it easier for kids to start saving electricity with their DS chargers always plugged in. The Onplug is also safer than unplugging for kids.

This Phantom Power Saver Gadget saves power because you as the owner and operator choose to use it. You see the blue light and are reminded to act, to switch off.