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Portable Power Strips

The Flexible Contort v2 Facilitates Multi-Gadget Charging On the Go

— April 13, 2013 — Tech
Power bars aren't the sorts of devices that are generally designed to be portable, yet here we have the Quirky Contort v2 that seems to ask to be carried around with you. The compact wall socket extension offers you a single North American electrical outlet and a pair of USB ports so that you can juice up three gadgets, rather efficiently. When you go to use it, the flexible gray plug easily nestles into even the most chaotic power points.

The vaguely oval shape of the contraption is only just deep enough to accommodate the insertion of a three-pronged cable; around its perimeter are edges that encourage you to treat the object like a wire spool. Wrap your iPhone cables around it to manage excess length or to prepare the Quirky Contort v2 for storage in your bag.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Power Solutions - The rise of portable power strips like the Quirky Contort v2 presents opportunities for developing more compact and efficient charging devices for on-the-go use.
2. Multi-gadget Charging - The Quirky Contort v2 exemplifies the demand for power solutions that can efficiently charge multiple devices simultaneously, creating opportunities for the development of versatile charging accessories.
3. Flexible Power Technologies - The flexible design of the Quirky Contort v2 signals a trend towards adaptable power solutions that can easily fit into various power points, opening up possibilities for innovative designs in power strip technology.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The rise of portable power strips and multi-gadget charging creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for consumer electronics manufacturers to develop sleeker, more convenient charging solutions.
2. Travel Accessories - The demand for portable power strips presents an opportunity for the travel accessories industry to create compact and lightweight charging solutions specifically designed for travelers.
3. Smart Home Technology - The flexible and adaptable design of products like the Quirky Contort v2 highlights the potential for innovative power strip technologies in the smart home industry, allowing for more efficient and customizable power management.
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