{"id":1969,"date":"2017-03-03T10:34:16","date_gmt":"2017-03-03T10:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nargalzius.com\/blog\/?p=1969"},"modified":"2017-02-17T13:58:21","modified_gmt":"2017-02-17T13:58:21","slug":"mogics-power-donutbagel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/nargalzius.com\/blog\/archives\/2017\/03\/03\/mogics-power-donutbagel","title":{"rendered":"Mogics Power Donut\/Bagel"},"content":{"rendered":"<div align=\"center\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7522\/28089167561_a48bd525a7_o.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"click for more\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7522\/28089167561_d51286220b_n.jpg\" class=\"wb\">\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>While my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\">Kickstarter<\/a> fetish is bordering on a disorder (the word &#8220;hoarding&#8221; comes to mind), there are projects in there that actually get everything right and make the world a better place to live in.<\/p>\n<!-- \/\/ --><!--more--><!-- \/\/ -->\n<p>Before I begin, it&#8217;s worth mentioning that there are two models: the Donut and the Bagel, I have the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mogics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/4.jpg\">latter<\/a> which is basically the former, but with 4\/5 universal AC sockets fitted instead of all 5 US types &#8211; which allows the Donut to have a slimmer profile than the Bagel. But they&#8217;re essentially the same &#8211; so most if not all points discussed in this review applies to the Donut as well.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/kck.st\/1RnANdR\">Mogics Power Bagel&#8217;s<\/a> premise is simple: an implementation of the power strip (and travel adapter) with usability and portability in mind. And it ticks all the right boxes.<\/p>\n<h1>Power &#8220;Strip&#8221;<\/h1>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7317\/28089168141_d99fff6a45_o.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"click for more\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7317\/28089168141_309e0400c4_n.jpg\" class=\"wb\">\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>The first smart move was making it round. With conventional power strips, users are subject to a common issue of larger brick adaptors competing for space &#8211; often rendering one or two slots useless just so you can use a single adaptor with it. <\/p>\n<p>While there have been many products that &#8220;solved&#8221; this issue in their own way, <span class=\"footnote_referrer\"><a role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" onclick=\"footnote_moveToReference_1969_1('footnote_plugin_reference_1969_1_1');\" onkeypress=\"footnote_moveToReference_1969_1('footnote_plugin_reference_1969_1_1');\" ><sup id=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_1969_1_1\" class=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_text\">1 <\/sup><\/a><span id=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_1969_1_1\" class=\"footnote_tooltip\">Some have joints, some have the main plug break into multiple [short] cable-plugs<\/span><\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_1969_1_1').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_1969_1_1', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [10, 10], });<\/script> Mogics decided to go with a circular interface &#8211; which allows unimpeded access to the sockets no matter what size brick you&#8217;re using. The structural integrity of the power strip has also been maintained by not needing any extraneous (or moving) part.<\/p>\n<p>The Bagel&#8217;s shape lends itself as a natural cable organizer &#8211; its cable winding around it &#8211; tucked in its center channel. The length of the cable (3ft) is practical enough to be useful, but not too long to be cumbersome and unwieldy when packing it up.<\/p>\n<h1>Travel Adaptor<\/h1>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7415\/28089168531_9331b10a94_o.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"click for more\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7415\/28089168531_e8fedac024_n.jpg\" class=\"wb\">\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>The model I chose came with a travel adaptor that perfectly fits into the hole (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hyLWrKh2fB0\">phrasing<\/a> :P) There&#8217;s really nothing more to be said here other than it&#8217;s a nice touch for them to include an accessory that just disappears into the overall design but is available when needed.<\/p>\n<h1>The Little Things<\/h1>\n<p>There&#8217;s only so much one can say about power strips and travel adaptors as far as their purpose goes. Mogics obviously did everything right here &#8211; and we normally could just end there. But there are little details that enhance the value and usability of the Donut\/Bagel. They&#8217;re not really necessary <span class=\"footnote_referrer\"><a role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" onclick=\"footnote_moveToReference_1969_1('footnote_plugin_reference_1969_1_2');\" onkeypress=\"footnote_moveToReference_1969_1('footnote_plugin_reference_1969_1_2');\" ><sup id=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_1969_1_2\" class=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_text\">2 <\/sup><\/a><span id=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_1969_1_2\" class=\"footnote_tooltip\">Or maybe they are to some of you<\/span><\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_1969_1_2').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_1969_1_2', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [10, 10], });<\/script> but they nonetheless would make any consumer appreciate them more.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7348\/28089169341_e5825827fb_o.jpg\">fused unit<\/a>, and any added protection is welcome. Not only that, but the actual fuse compartment comes with a <em>spare<\/em> fuse &#8211; less chances of your power strip becoming unusable should an electronic mishap occur during a trip&#8230; extremely thoughtful.<\/li>\n<li>The cable length is such that by the time you&#8217;re done winding it [for storage], the plug head is perfectly aligned to <a href=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7728\/28089165551_46177568b0_o.jpg\">plug into the AC receptacle<\/a> &#8211; a natural locking mechanism.<\/li>\n<li>The leather pull on the plug head makes it easier to remove it should it enter a hole that&#8217;s too tight (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hyLWrKh2fB0\">phrasing<\/a> :P) It also conveniently proxies as a carry strap when <a href=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7418\/28089170691_453693a241_o.jpg\">stored in its case.<\/a> <\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s got 2 USB ports apart from 4\/5 universal AC sockets. The 5th being your standard US (flat).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All that &#8211; in a package that&#8217;s no wider than a fist (10 x 10 x 4 cm) &#8211; pretty impressive!<\/p>\n<h3>Specifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 US AC socket<\/li>\n<li>4 universal AC sockets<\/li>\n<li>2 USB<\/li>\n<li>3 feet (92cm) extension cord<\/li>\n<li>6.3A safety fuse (and spare)<\/li>\n<li>Power limit: 756W @ 120 \/ 1,512W @ 240V<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can purchase the Mogics Power Donut\/Bagel at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mogics.com\">their website<\/a><\/p><div class=\"speaker-mute footnotes_reference_container\"> <div class=\"footnote_container_prepare\"><p><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"footnote_reference_container_label pointer\" onclick=\"footnote_expand_collapse_reference_container_1969_1();\">Notes<\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"footnote_reference_container_collapse_button\" style=\"display: none;\" onclick=\"footnote_expand_collapse_reference_container_1969_1();\">[<a id=\"footnote_reference_container_collapse_button_1969_1\">+<\/a>]<\/span><\/p><\/div> <div id=\"footnote_references_container_1969_1\" style=\"\"><table class=\"footnotes_table footnote-reference-container\"><caption class=\"accessibility\">Notes<\/caption> <tbody> \r\n\r\n<tr class=\"footnotes_plugin_reference_row\"> <th scope=\"row\" class=\"footnote_plugin_index_combi pointer\"  onclick=\"footnote_moveToAnchor_1969_1('footnote_plugin_tooltip_1969_1_1');\"><a id=\"footnote_plugin_reference_1969_1_1\" class=\"footnote_backlink\"><span class=\"footnote_index_arrow\">&#8673;<\/span>1<\/a><\/th> <td class=\"footnote_plugin_text\">Some have joints, some have the main plug break into multiple [short] cable-plugs<\/td><\/tr>\r\n\r\n<tr class=\"footnotes_plugin_reference_row\"> <th scope=\"row\" class=\"footnote_plugin_index_combi pointer\"  onclick=\"footnote_moveToAnchor_1969_1('footnote_plugin_tooltip_1969_1_2');\"><a id=\"footnote_plugin_reference_1969_1_2\" class=\"footnote_backlink\"><span class=\"footnote_index_arrow\">&#8673;<\/span>2<\/a><\/th> <td class=\"footnote_plugin_text\">Or maybe they are to some of you<\/td><\/tr>\r\n\r\n <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> function footnote_expand_reference_container_1969_1() { jQuery('#footnote_references_container_1969_1').show(); 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