Is the device small enough to leave one free outlet or will it take up both spaces?
334659
Assuming you put it in the bottom outlet you still have space for a regular plug to be used on top.
1175239
It plugs into one socket on the wall, leaving the other socket free..then it offers on the front two plugs for anything, and 2 usb ports. So you will actually have 3 places to plug in anything and then the two usbs..hope this answers you question..
1629562
I have not used them yet, but looking at them, each will only use one outlet. You will still be able to use the other outlet.
38006
It didn't block the top outlet for me with normal plugs, but the circular UPS plugs I had on the same outlet didn't fit very well. I used short cord extensions to bring the adapter away from the wall. My experience was that if you use the short (say 3-inch) extension cords, your bandwidth won't be affected and you can eliminate and spacing issues nicely.
1182708
I don't have a double outlet to test with but I believe the devise will only control the electric current of the outlet it is plugged into, leaving the outlet next to it working normally.
755264
The is the new version that only takes up one outlet leaving the remaining outlet free. I currently cannot attest to the size of the plug that will fit in the second outlet since I had not needed to plug anything else into the wall outlet. The units also work with surge protector strips. So if the plug size is an issue when plugged into the wall, the unit can be plugged into an extension strip and used that way with no problem. The unit will however cover up the plug opening next to it on the strip. You should be able to fit at least three units on a six outlet strip if needed.
633071
Unfortunately, it is not smaller. Although the charger works great, I have the same problem - it takes up two plug-in spaces on the power strip because of the way it has to be plugged in.
1600256
Yes! It is very handy, doesn't take up space and is just a plug/use! Love it!
456017
You would have to use a simple splitter. Only one of the two outlets is controlable.
201191
Honestly I don't even know. I cannot get 3 of the outlets on one side of the plug in to work at all. I am actually looking for a replacement for this power strip at we speak. It looks like a nice one, but it really didn't meet my needs. I used it for my tv, wireless router, printer, sound bar, PS3, DVR box and Modem. I cannot plug all those into this unit and expect them all to power up. I have to use a cheap Target plug in also.
113824
never tried, but since it is merely an extension of usb ports, it should work like an electrical extension, whichwhen in use would allow several plugs to run off one outlet.
331921
Ok, really late on this sorry. I took pictures but could not upload them. So, not a lot of room on either side of this thing. You can barely squeeze in a regular plug next to it but it's possible. Anything other then a regular sized plug, nope. For me this has come in handy and even though it's a bit wide, it works great.
865729
It is better to have a little extra power, than to max out a smaller unit. Also depends on how long the device is running... if it is on all the time a a slightly higher unit will work better in the long run.
2067185
Yes, I believe so. I can plug two of these into one outlet, if that is what you mean. (one on top of the other). The switch to turn on or off is on the side so you can still access it.
2191272
It actually depends on the power strip you have, some power strips have more space between each plug-in than some power strips so the answer is yes.
1082203
Yes you can use the other outlet if the plug on the cord is not too big. Its according to the appliance. The dimensions ars approximately 5 inches tall-2 5/8 inches at widest point-1 3/4 deep at thickest part.
881379
Yes, the other outlet is left open for another grounded plug. The prongs on back mirror the slots on the front as far as placement is concerned, although stacking modules isn't advised.