Genki’s colorful, powerful power strip is 25 percent off
Power strips are generally pretty boring. You plug stuff into them, then you try your best to hide the strip along with all of the cables feeding into it. But Genki’s Moonbase is meant to be displayed loud and proud on your desk. The retrofuturism-inspired strip we wrote about at the end of last year when it was announced has three AC plugs (1,250W max power), plus four USB-C ports that can output up to 240W of total power (one USB-C port can go up to 140W with the right cable that’s not included with purchase). You can grab one at Amazon in orange/white or blue/black for $89.99. This is the first price cut on the product, which originally sold for $119.99 (it’s pricier through Genki’s site, where it sells for $139.99).
Genki Moonbase Charging Station USB-C cables not included, unfortunately.
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In case the default glowing color surrounding each of the AC plugs isn’t your jam, there’s a touch-sensitive button near where the 1.5-meter braided cable connects that allows you to toggle the hue. And, yes, in case you were curious, they can be switched off. The Moonbase is a great do-it-all power strip. What it lacks in a large number of AC plugs, it makes up for with style and plentiful USB-C ports.
Here’s The Verge’s Sean Hollister showing you all the things he uses the Moonbase for:
@vergeHas there ever been a more stylish power strip? The $129 Genki Moonbase looks like it belongs on a starship, with three glowing multi-color AC outlets (and four USB-C connectors!) The USB-C ports top out at 140W, 100W, 30W and 30W, but you don’t lose too much of that wattage with four gadgets plugged in at once. My only real disappointment is the light-up Moonlink cables don’t help you find your phone in the dark. And it doesn’t look so nice when it’s covered in cords, of course. Genki sells it with EU, UK, and AU outlets as well. #todayimtoyingwith #tech #techtok #charger #gadgets
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