It is true that at first glance the Belkin somewhat bulkier than other power strips. But at least it has to find place the switching electronics and especially the surge protector for 7 sockets.
In the master socket of the PC was to be its rightful place. In the switchable via the master square sockets the printer, active PC speakers, monitor and also has (since place was still free) working lamp plugged. Then turned on the PC and impatiently waiting. After a moment, the Belkin switched power strip with a slightly audible relays (?) Sanftt all other consumers and with little time delay among each other. And after work and then shut down the PC everything was again a moment later turned slightly audible. I personally feel their best. No bending more 'no dislocations. Simply only on / off. Just like old times, yet with less power consumption.
For security reasons, I need to attach that there is video cards that do not like later turning on the monitor and then just spend no signal here but. The monitor would stay black. Fortunately, that is not on my PC with ATI graphics the case.
Power consumption I measured it out of curiosity once. The Belkin basically consumes 0.2 watts and falls into the category "negligible". The PC at the Master outlet consumes only 0.3 watts even with me. Thus, everything in green area.
Therefore, it remains: It should be avoided at all costs, to connect via the Master outlet devices that have a high standby power consumption. Because the remains.
For me, the Belkin power strip does exactly what was expected and there is absolutely no reason before deduct a star here. Full score.
