img98/6303/150pcauwhiresuz1.jpgTrickleStar develops affordable, simple and easy to use products, which help everyday people, reduce energy consumption in their homes and workplaces. They have recently unveiled the world’s first USB Based Universal Power Saver that Conserves Energy Intelligently.

The TrickleStar PC Standby Power Saver reduces the standby energy consumed by PC Peripheral equipment. The product connects to a PC via a standard USB connector and detects the power status of a PC via USB port. When a PC is powered the product will switch On all peripheral devices. Conversely when a PC is switched Off, the product will switch Off all peripheral devices.

The product is easy to install and provides simple automation to reduce wasteful standby energy consumption.The product is suitable for residential and workplace PC applications. The product can be connected directly to equipment or connected to a standard electrical powerstrip with a number of connected devices.

Key features include

  • In-built relay for switching off devices that consume standby current.
  • Rear mounting holes for wall, under desk mounting.

    The product is supplied with a 1 year product warranty against defective manufacturing and components. There are no information on pricing yet but it will be commercialized by January 2009.