Power strips and surge protectors are not the same thing

Did you know that power strips and surge protectors are not the same thing?  Sure, they may resemble each other (like siblings often do), but they are completely different in terms of their functionality.

Here goes:

1. Surge protectors are designed to protect your devices from spikes or surges in your electrical supply while a power strip simply gives you additional sockets to plug your devices into
2. A Surge protector is more expensive and will guarantee you protection up to a specified monetary amount in it's documentation.  POWER STRIPS DO NOT GUARANTEE ANYTHING!!
3. Should there be a spike in your electrical line's voltage due to lightening or some other abnormal power demands along your supply line, your devices could very well be as good as dead if ONLY connected on a power strip.

Protect your electronic investments.  Spend a few dollars more and get the proper thing - A GOOD surge protector.

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