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Intellipanel - TV/Audio version

from: OneClick

April 07, 2008
This is an amazing product. It would be pretty good value for just a surge protected 8 way extension! I have an AV setup with 5 devices that were all previously sitting in standby all the time. Guilt over my carbon footprint led me to search for a device like this. Out of the small number of similar devices on the market, the Intellipanel seems to stand out.
I've setup my Logitech Harmony One universal remote to send out a command to the IR sensor at the same time as turning on my other equipment. The sensor can learn any command from any IR remote. You just hear a small click as the Intellipanel fires up the mains. The rest of the kit comes on a fraction of a second later, almost as it had been in 'evil' standby all along.
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Intelliplug - Desktop Version

from: OneClick

February 13, 2008
I'm afraid some reviewers have missed the point with this device, ok, if you can reach the switches easily, then that isn't a problem, but for so many of us having all the wiring, sockets etc tucked out of the way like mine, then this is a godsend!
Turn your PC on and 5 seconds later all the peripherals are on, no problem.
I'm definately getting one for the TV etc next.
Hope this is of some use.

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Intellipanel- Desktop version

from: OneClick

February 13, 2008
This product does not work properly with a Mac Mini. You have to shut down the whole computer to make the peripherals turn off. If the computer simply goes into sleep mode, the intellipanel keeps waking the computer up again.

A shame, because this is a great idea, but I'm going to give mine away to someone who owns something other than a Mini. Amazon should make it clear that this "Desktop" product is not compatible with the Mini, as most people would class the mini as a desktop.

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Intelliplug - TV/Audio version

from: OneClick

June 06, 2008
This product does not work properly with a Mac Mini. You have to shut down the whole computer to make the peripherals turn off. If the computer simply goes into sleep mode, the intellipanel keeps waking the computer up again.

A shame, because this is a great idea, but I'm going to give mine away to someone who owns something other than a Mini. Amazon should make it clear that this "Desktop" product is not compatible with the Mini, as most people would class the mini as a desktop.

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Intelliplug - Laptop version

from: OneClick

February 13, 2008
Pros
+ switch off all other devices once laptop is in standby/hibernate/off mode

Cons
- RJ12 cable provided (connect laptop USB to plug) is a little short, laptop has to be near plug
- does not reduce standby power drawn by laptop adaptor. I confirmed this with a Watt meter with and without the Intelliplug

Bottomline
If you need a convenient way to switch off all devices connected to laptop, then this Intelliplug will help you. However to really reduce standby power wastage, you can just put all devices on a normal plug and switch off the main after you power down the laptop. It is one more step but it is worth it as laptop adaptor draws about a few watts in standby mode.

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Intellipanel- Laptop version

from: OneClick

February 13, 2008
As a computer user for business purposes but always looking to minimise costs I was forever complaining to my wife and teenage daughter about leaving their computers on standby along with other countless items around the home. I bought two of these items, one for my wife and one for myself as we both use laptops to see if they could fix the problem of "Standby" hell.

My verdict---------------WOW, what a product.

I have a laptop connected to an external monitor, scanner, laser printer, inkjet printer, two external hard drives, a phone charger and a sat nav charger etc.

I was sceptical that my laptop could control all of these items but I was WRONG.

In fact I only have to close the lid of the laptop which ... Read More: