Just bought two of these. They seem pretty well made and the pivoting works well to keep things closer than the wall (or fit more things with bulky plugs). Has a central screw that replaces the screw in your outlet plate to secure it to the wall.

Quoted: # 6-outlet surge protector for mounting on wall # Built to protect professional workstations, laser printers, telephones, home-theater systems, and everyday household electronics # Pivoting ...

Oddly, they do not list a amp or watt rating. To be a "workshop" surge supressor, it should be heavy duty. The web shows shows this in yellow, the stores have it in red. Either is fine, safety-wise. The Belkin model looks better/beefier, but has only four outlets.

Quoted: The Workshop Surge is a sturdy and reliable power solution for the home, garage, workshop or job site. It includes 3 transformer/adapter spaced outlets among its 8 protected outlets. It meets OSHA guidelines for indoor use and includes a $200,000 Limited Connected Equipment Warranty.

Quoted: You've got a lot of money invested in your home computer and peripherals, so you need to protect them. The Belkin BP112230-08 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector, with its unique rotating outlet design, is built to give you the peace of mind you need in case a power disturbance hits your home.

high-wattage surge protector, useful for a shop

Quoted: Amazon.com: Belkin Stanley Prostrip - Surge Suppressor - 1875 Watt: Electronics

This looks pretty decent. I think there is more than model with slight differences, perhaps it's whether it includes the telephone protection or not.

Quoted: It's neat, compact, and powerful. Belkin's Compact Surge Protector safeguards your electronics, computers, and appliances-and stays out of the way. It sits on the floor, against a wall, under a desk, or behindyour couch. Unused outlets stay clean and safe with sliding covers. Designed to be inconspicuous, the Compact Surge Protector keeps your cords tidy with integrated cable management. Eight electrical outlets protect equipment-including your telephone-from damaging power surges.

I think this is the universal power adapter made today.

Quoted: Amazon.com: Kensington Wall/Auto/Air Notebook Power Adapter with USB Power Port K33403US: Electronics

Finally, just one power adapter you can take everywhere. You can cut down on the cables and adapters that take up all the room in your travel bag. The Kensington Wall/Air/Auto Notebook Power Adapter with USB Power Port works with most notebooks, and even powers your cell phone, smartphone, PDA, iPod, MP3 and other mobile devices. Take it on the road, on a plane, or working at home or in the office. The one power adapter you need, wherever you go. Color coded notebook tips for Dell, HP. Compaq, IBM Lenove, Toshiba, Sony, Gateway and Acer are included with your purchase. USB power tips are sold separately. 2 year Kensington limited warranty.

Powering your notebook just got easier, whether at home/office, in the car or in the air. Interchangeable notebook tips (included) power practically any notebook. The built-in USB power port can even charge your cell phone, smartphone, iPod, MP3 and more.

Quoted: The Logitech® KINETIK™ 15.4 Briefcase protects your notebook with a lightweight exo-shell casing and padded sleeve. Expanding compartments provide easy access to your notebook and other assets. Additional cargo bays and convenience pockets supply structured storage for the rest of your valuables.

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