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EXPIRED - Infrared Standby Saver - Was £24.99 Now £14.99 @ Maplin


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STARTS: 30/07/2009   EXPIRES: 11/08/2009

Maplin code: N33GL
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http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=227267

Standby Saver cuts 100% of the standby power used by TVs, Hi-Fis, VCRs, DVDs, PCs and peripherals.

The unit consumes less than 1 Watt and therefore meets the requirements for power usage of the Energy Saving Trust approval scheme.

Standby Saver is a 6-way electrical extension with two switchable sockets, which can be in Standby Saver control or permanently switched on. This flexibility allows DVD and video appliances set to record on timers, to be left switched on when required.

The unit allows for up to and including 6 electrical items to be connected and therefore one unit in a lounge can save the standby power of a TV, DVD, Freeview box, two games consoles and an audio system.

The Infra red version can be operated using any appliance that is controlled with an Infra red remote control. The Infra red unit works with your existing remote control and learns signals from it. Using the Standby Saver extension after a small delay the power to all devices is switched off. When switched back on using the Infra red remote, Standby Saver returns power to all the equipment.

http://www.standby-saver.co.uk/

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plus delivery? £2.99
Dabs have it at £13.40 + £3.43 delivery
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plus delivery? £2.99
Dabs have it at £13.40 + £3.43 delivery
Yeah but £14.99 is also the in store price.
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Anyone tried one of these? Says you use your existing remote - how does that work?
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Anyone tried one of these? Says you use your existing remote - how does that work?
I would guess it detects the signal from your existing remote and interperets that as time to turn the power on. It may need to be 'trained' first but that wouldn't take long.
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how long is the cable?
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Sounds a bit hit and miss relying on it receiving the infra-red signal?

Maybe those that have a master socket that detects when it is no longer in use and so shuts down all the others is better?
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Their site for all your questions.

As for reliability, mine stopped working after a couple of months usage so I need to take it back to be replaced. I read that others have had the same problem as well.
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Saw this on dragon dens first! Paid full price for mine a few months ago but still working fine! Should have waited!!!
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