( 136 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 14 2009
I purchased 5 of the Belkin surge protectors for college dorm and home based computers. The main attraction of this surge protector was a high level of power protection (3996 joules) combined with complete data-line protection (coax/RJ11/RJ45 (Ethernet)) at a very competitive price. Belkin claims that this unit meets the recommended UL 1449 (power surge protection), UL 1363 (power cord) and UL 1283 (EMI/RFI filter) standards, but they do not mention meeting the UL 497 standard (surge protection for telephone lines (RJ11) and network lines (RJ45)). You may want to consider the Tripp-Lite TLP810NET at a higher price if full certification to UL standards is important to you. The Belkin surge suppressor is well designed and easy to use. Belkin provides a $300,000 warranty to replace equipment that was damaged by an electrical surge when that equipment was properly connected to their surge protector. After receiving the five units, I did a quality check for each one by connecting it to a computer with telephone (RJ11) and network connections (RJ45). I did not check the coax connection and, obviously, I did not check the surge suppression capability of these units. I was particularly concerned about any degradation of network speed when connected through the surge protector, so I performed a broadband test of upload/download speed using [...] after making the network connection. I found that 4 of 5 surge protectors passed my quality check, but 1 of the 5 surge protectors had a defective RJ45 connection and was returned for replacement. I also found that the broadband speed was not affected when connected through the network connection (RJ45) of the 4 surge protectors that passed my quality check. Once you get passed the hassle of possibly receiving a defective unit, the Belkin surge suppressor appears to be a good value.
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Posted: Aug 4 2009
This surge protector was exactly what I was looking for. It has a good combination of regular plug outlets and block outlets. The price made it a good value compared to what is out in the marketplace.
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Posted: Aug 3 2009
This is a great power strip for basic needs. Lots of plugs and long cord. Only missing feature is a always on port to use for lights with their own switch or other devices that always should be left on vcr etc. I would like to turn off most devices but leave a few still on. Some other plugs have this feature.
