Full FeedJerkStopper: Power cord “cable retention” for your laptop
While Apple may have the fancy MagSafe connector to help avoid the notebook being dragged of that table after someone trips over your power cord, the JerkStopper seems to do just the opposite. The JerkStopper acts as a “cable retention device” by securing your power cord from coming unplugged from your notebook. It is designed to make sure the power cord does not get damaged should someone pull it to hard.
The JerkStopper is available in a few variations, one to fit in a spare USB port, RJ11 or RJ45 jack. You plug the jack into your notebook, then run the cable through the JerkStopper and close it in with the cover. They are available in sets of 3 for the low price of $9.95. Its a good thing they are inexpensive, this way you will have more money left over to repair that damaged notebook. Because these seem to ensure that your notebook will take a tumble should someone trip over the cord.
Via [OhGizmo!]
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“Its a good thing they are inexpensive, this way you will have more money left over to repair that damaged notebook. Because these seem to ensure that your notebook will take a tumble should someone trip over the cord.”
FYI . . . . .The device was never intended to stop “users” from drop kicking their laptops across the room. It was designed to keep the day to day tugging and jerking from causing damage to the poorly designed AC power connector on most (not all) laptops.
on February 11, 2008 at 01:18 PM - LINKI should clarify my thoughts just a little bit. When I use a laptop, it is often mixed in with a good number of people moving around so for me the idea that a power cord will come out is actually a savior. I can imagine the JerkStopper works well for its intended purpose.
on February 11, 2008 at 01:53 PM - LINKI like the USB version included in the kit….It keeps the jerking to a minimum but releases when my damn dog yanks the cable. So far it works!
on March 13, 2008 at 10:18 PM - LINK