In article , Danny D.
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in other words, don't buy noname crap.

I think they're all UL approved.

that helps.

there is no point for more power, as nothing will sink it.

That's sort of like saying there's no point in buying a motorcycle
with more than 100 BHP at the rear wheel because you don't need it.

not a good analogy.

what devices sink more than 10-12w? unless you can find one *and* plan
on buying it, then it doesn't matter if the outlet can source more.

for wall outlets with usb ports, the thing to look for is if the usb
ports are always on or if it can detect if there's a device plugged
into it and if not, disable the usb port and not waste electricity.

I think all the ones I found were always on, although I agree it's
a great idea if they only activate the circuitry when they're being used.

there's at least one that autosenses but i don't remember who makes it.
i met the guy who designed it a few years ago at a conference.