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The USB Ecostrip has been popular in Europe since 2005 and is about to come out for U.S. consumers as well. It works like a normal power strip and surge protector but the USB feature means that once your computer turns off or goes to sleep, power is also shut down to peripherals, saving unused electricity.  The strip is expected to cost $34.95 plus shipping with discounts for volume sales. Let’s hope major corporations and organizations switch to these power strips in their offices. Imagine the savings and conservation benefits if each Ecostrip is estimated to save $70 on average for peripherals on stand-by time.  (via EverythingUSB)

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