Belkin’s Conserve Socket [Review & Giveaway]

May 17, 2011 in Contests,Gadgets,Reviews with 27 Comments

The Conserve Socket is a part of Belkin’s eco-friendly product line aimed to reduce energy consumption. How? Well with an easy to set timer, it completely shuts off whatever device is plugged into it once the preset time expires. This durable product can be used throughout the house for multiple devices.

In my experience with the product, which Belkin was kind enough to send over, I’ve found it to be ideal for cell phone chargers, most consumer electronics, space heaters, coffee makers and irons. Clearly labeled buttons, simple packaging and reasonable pricing make it a no brainer for your average technophile.

Simple and effective, the reliable device works as advertised. The socket’s compact size makes it effortless to plug into any 15-amp outlet without taking up any additional space.

The only thing I found moderately frustrating was the preset times of ½ hour, 3 hours and 6 hours… as these are your only choices. But Belkin is on the right path here. The form factor, retail price and efficiency are definitely right there making it a steal for $9.99.

Interested in you own Conserve Socket? Leave a comment for a chance to win one. We’ll select one of you at random come the end of the week. Good luck.

About Daniel Olivieri: Daniel Olivieri is as an information systems engineer, tech critic and self-admitted haijin otaku gamer. His work has been featured in Macworld, PC World and Philadelphia Row Home Magazine.

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27 Responses to “Belkin’s Conserve Socket [Review & Giveaway]”

  1. Perry May 17, 2011 at 3:03 pm #

    It looks big.

  2. Eric May 17, 2011 at 3:17 pm #

    TWSS

  3. Stephanie May 17, 2011 at 3:17 pm #

    Very neat product.

  4. Tim Canny May 17, 2011 at 3:27 pm #

    I could use a few of these. Thanks for the tip.

  5. Mike May 17, 2011 at 3:31 pm #

    Very cool product, could definitely use a few…

  6. Mike B May 17, 2011 at 3:32 pm #

    could also be used as a sleep timer on a tv, or a lamp (for those who fall asleep while reading)

  7. Andrew May 17, 2011 at 3:35 pm #

    Indeed!

  8. John Suder May 17, 2011 at 3:36 pm #

    I could use a whole bag o’ those.

  9. Diandra v, May 17, 2011 at 3:37 pm #

    i could use a bunch of these things

  10. Sean May 17, 2011 at 3:45 pm #

    How many could I use?

  11. Curtis May 17, 2011 at 3:46 pm #

    A good alternative to a kill-a-watt.

  12. fred May 17, 2011 at 3:47 pm #

    looks like a good product.

  13. Vikki May 17, 2011 at 3:48 pm #

    Love it,great way to save electric

  14. Tessa May 17, 2011 at 3:53 pm #

    OOH! Good idea.

  15. Lillian May 17, 2011 at 5:05 pm #

    Excellent idea!

  16. TK May 17, 2011 at 6:01 pm #

    I can haz?

  17. Rabe May 18, 2011 at 5:08 am #

    Pick me please

  18. Julia Hays May 18, 2011 at 6:40 am #

    All the cool kids reduce their energy consumption.

  19. Sheli May 18, 2011 at 8:27 am #

    Thumbs up!

  20. Andrew J May 18, 2011 at 8:49 am #

    This looks like a great product. I definitely want to pick some up.

  21. justin May 18, 2011 at 9:29 am #

    I use way too much energy. Even typing this, ugh, need another 5 Hour.

  22. Stephanie May 18, 2011 at 11:32 am #

    I love green products!

  23. Evelyn May 18, 2011 at 6:46 pm #

    oh this would be great for my phone! i hate leaving it plugged in all night

  24. @ericvanbuskirk May 21, 2011 at 10:21 pm #

    711 is my coffee maker now. Need new Belkin!

  25. Cole May 22, 2011 at 12:01 am #

    I like this concept.

  26. Elsie J. Hancock June 9, 2011 at 6:36 pm #

    I just seen the Belkin’s Conserve Socket Simplt Plug on The View.
    Great idea. We use to much energy as a county. Everyone is very busy. To have a plug that will shut on it’s own. Great!!!!

  27. lose weight December 11, 2011 at 3:28 am #

    Very instructional post!!

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