[Tfug] Opine: Bricks, warts or...?

[Jim Secan]

Well, first off you appear to be laboring under the faulty assumption that
the manufacturers give a flying fig WHAT their customers might want. 
Avoiding litigation is paramount.  That said, I prefer the bricks as long
as there is enough cord on both sides of the beast that I can locate it
where I need and not be limited by an 8" cord on one end.  Warts make
using power strips and the like more difficult, even when the strips are
designed with extra space.

What would be useful is a universal power supply, wherein you could buy
one that could serve the needs of multiple devices.  Kinda like a
standard, but standards are Communistic so I don't see the manufacturers
going that route.

Jim

Bexley Hall wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Wall warts and bricks are an easy way for a manufacturer
> to work through the UL issues regarding product safety.
> I.e., you pass the buck to the wall wart manufacturer!
>
> <grin>
>
> To be thorough, they also offer *some* packaging options
> that aren't available if you house the power supply inside
> the device itself.
>
> But, how do consumers perceive these things?  Personally,
> I detest wall warts as they hog at least one receptacle
> (and sometimes the adjoining receptacle!) and are not
> suited to "inverse" mounting.
>
> Bricks are kinder in terms of receptacle usage/compatibility.
> But, then you end up with another blob on the floor, etc.
>
> Many devices have no need for an external power supply
> (most scanners have plenty of room; PDA charging bases
> *could* easily be made larger to house the tiny power
> supply they require; etc.)
>
> Of course, purely portable devices (withOUT cradles) -- like
> calculators -- are hard pressed to house this extra stuff
> (plus the extra weight).
>
> But, where should theline be drawn (neglecting costs)?
>
>
>
>
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