Best Laptop Surge Protector?

I'm buying another inline surge protector for my new GT60, and I'd like to know what the recommendations are. I currently have an APC on my GX660R & it's been just dandy. I was going to buy another APC PNOTEPROC6, but I thought I'd ask around and see if there's anything better on the market that I should look into.

Thanks!

 

Do you want just surge protection or do you also want a UPS.
As long as it has a good warranty and the power rating you need I would just go for what is on sale.

Id assume you can get away with just surge for a laptop since it has a battery already.

I just got one of these for my home theater system: Amazon.com : Tripp Lite AVBAR10 Isobar Audio Video Surge Protector 10 Outlet Tel/Coax 8 feet Cord : Computer Surge Protectors : Electronics

Probably not the best choice for a laptop, but I got it for the RJ45/Coax protection and the $500,000 life time warranty for damage to equipment.

 

No, don't need UPS. Just looking for something inline that plugs into my power brick. Also needs to accept 110-240, because I'm frequently in countries that aren't the USA.

 

I think it is, because you're most likely going to plug in the whole shebang: monitors, audio, amps/receivers, etc. When you consider all that, it makes sense. It have the 4 outlet version of the above, and its literally rock (made of metal) solid.

I also have the little single for when I'm out on location. It may not provide complete protection, but in the world of spikes and surges, almost any protection is better than none.

Probably gonna need an adapter for that?

 

Monitors, audio, amps receivers? Um, no. Just a simple 15" laptop and nothing else. I have enough junk to lug around as it is...I don't need a glorified 10 Lbs brick for 1 device. I don't need adapters---I carry a handful with me. It just hast to accept 110-240v, which isn't any different than 99.999% of laptop power bricks.

 

Umm, that was for home use. You missed the part above referring to the single travel protector.

 

Accell D080B-011K Travel Surge Protector with 612 Joules Dual USB Charging, 3 Outlets, Folding Plug - Black $16 + Free shipping at Amazon

Amazon.com: Accell D080B-011K Travel Surge Protector with 612 Joules Dual USB Charging, 3 Outlets, Folding Plug - Black: Electronics

What makes a good mini surge protector

Most importantly, a mini surge protector needs to be, well, mini. It should be easy to pack in a small bag or carry-on. Ideally, the plug should retract or fold in when not in use. This not only makes it easier to fit into smaller pockets but also makes the plug less likely to catch on or scratch other items in your bag
High-output (at least 2.1 A) USB ports are essential for charging smartphones and tablets quickly. Exactly how many outlets you need will vary from person to person, but two or three AC outlets and two USB ports should be enough to satisfy the needs of most while keeping the surges to a travel-friendly size.

A note about international use

While we keep saying how convenient these are for traveling, technically, none of these are recommended for use outside of the United States.
None of the surge protectors we saw are rated for use with 220 V outlets (the ones found in most European and Asian countries).
In fact, many of the companies specifically state these aren’t meant for international use and the warranties are void should you use them outside of the US.
Several Amazon reviewers note they have successfully used the Belkin abroad, but we can’t recommend doing so,
as using a 110 V power strip in a 220 V outlet can result in short circuits and sparks (or worse). If there’s one of these you should absolutely not try using abroad, it’s the Monoprice unit. There are at least three user reviews on Monoprice’s site that report the surge protector catching fire or “exploding” when the owner tried using it abroad in a 220 V outlet.

 

If your going to a country where the power sockets have no Ground/Earth pin (normally a third prong), dont bother with a surge protector it isnt gonna work.

 

Indeed it is. I placed an order.

 

Best protection at an appliance power plug is already inside the electronics. No plug-in protector is useful protection for 110 to 240 volts. And due to other human safety and code issues, that protector must be unique to that nations power. Best is one from each country is using one.

But again, best protection is already inside appliances designed for all voltages from 85 to 265 VAC. If your concern is a rare transient that might overwhelm existing and superior protection, well such transients are typically once every seven years. Protection from that type of transient must be within a few meters of the earth ground. And work better when tens of meters away from the appliance. Plug-in protectors do not claim to protect from that other and typically destructive transient.

 

Travel adapter/surge protector

Amazon.com: Belkin SurgePlus 3-Outlet Mini Travel Swivel Charger Surge Protector with Dual USB Ports (2.1 AMP / 10 Watt): Electronics

adding step down 220/240V to 110V here:

http://www.amazon.com/Simran-Intern...er+Converter+with+2++Adapter+Surge+Protectors

or

Simran Deluxe Step Down Power Converter with 2 Adapter Surge Protectors | eBay

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Most of the OEM power adapters (officially branded ones) have surge protection built into them I thought? How effective it is I have no idea, but it's there at least in the idea that the extra voltage/amperage will fry the adapter and won't make it through to the laptop in question, but you will have a fried brick.

At least, the brick for my HDX 18 has some protections built into it, I should look it up on HP's site again.

 

Ok, I'm back to the drawing board. MSI now uses a C14 plug on its brick, rather than the "laptop standard" C6 plug that my old GX660R used. So here's my question:

Who makes a C13/C14 inline surge protector?

 

The prongs fold up nicely to keep them from scratch things in my bag and there are two USB charging stations. I feel a lot safer on the go now.