# Slot Machine Power Plugs An Ingenious and Convenient Rotating Power Outlet By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-12 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-power-outlet References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5403134/rotating-outlet-solves-the-international-outlet-smorgasbord) & [wired](http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/11/mysterious-spinning-power-outlet-accepts-any-international-plug/) Forget about those [clunky power converters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strips) this rotating power outlet is where it’s at. The ingenious design allows you to use any gadget with any plug at any time-all you do is spin the various plugs (like a slot machine) until you happen upon the correct outlet format. The rotating power outlet is a sleek and elegant solution to the problem of [varying outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-universal-travel-adapter) and would be especially useful in hotels and offices. No word on if or when the rotating power outlet will be put into production or if this is still just a concept, but we’re keeping our fingers crossed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Convenient Power Outlets:** The rotating power outlet offers a convenient solution for using any gadget with any plug at any time. - **Versatile Plug Designs:** The ingenious design of the rotating power outlet allows for easy switching between different outlet formats. - **Sleek and Elegant Solutions:** The rotating power outlet provides a sleek and elegant solution to the problem of varying outlets. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels would benefit from installing rotating power outlets to enhance guest convenience and satisfaction. - **Office Spaces:** Rotating power outlets can offer a versatile and user-friendly solution in offices, eliminating the need for multiple converters. - **Consumer Electronics:** The rotating power outlet has disruptive potential in the consumer electronics industry by simplifying charging across different devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Power Station Outlet Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-powerextend-usbc-plug.md) - [Modular Power Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-power-strip-1.md) - [Modular Power Strip Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodes.md) - [Power Strip Illuminated Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbox-power-strip.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-concept.md) - [U-Shaped Power Strip Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-2.md) - [Modular Self-Monitoring Power Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teak-smart-cube.md) - [Contemporary Power Strip Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonbase-1.md) - [Artfully Dynamic Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aunion.md)