I always have enough outlets with this on my desk.

I'm constantly charging devices. Tablets, phones, cameras, game consoles, headphones, you name it -- on any given day, one or more of those pieces of technology is plugged in and drinking juice from the local power grid.

Sometimes I've needed to plug four or five devices in for charging. Under normal circumstances, that would require hunting down available outlets or using a standard power strip. But I don't want a standard power strip sitting on my desk for use. Not only is it unsightly, but it's also a bit awkward for a desk.

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That's why when I found a small USB and electric tower, I pounced. This device, made by Ntonpower (andpurchased on Amazon ) includes five USB type B ports and eight standard electrical outlets, has a six-foot heavy-duty power cord, and a 13A circuit breaker.

Ntonpower Desktop Charging Station

I can tuck this tower out of the way on my desk and have instant access to those outlets and ports at any time.

This tower also has a power button for each side and a tiny light indicator to let you know it has power. Since plugging it in, I've yet to turn it off, and I've powered and charged numerous devices over and over without fail.

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What about the specs for this tower? Simple enough:

• CC & RoHS approved.
• Made of 1382