In a message dated 9/7/03 3:59:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, carnealr@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > > I am looking for surge protector for an elderly man. He cannot bend/stoop > over, and I was thinking a surge protector with a remote control that > allowed him to individually turn on/off each plug. Is there such a thing? I > can find one that will allow him to turn on/all ALL the plugs, but not > select which individual plug he wants, a feature that would be helpful to > him. > > Even if the "remote" is wired to the surge protector, as long as it is long > enough so that it rests on his desk, I think he will be ok. > > Thank you. > > Robert > Robert Why a surge protector rather than a UPS which would provide a lot more protection for just a bit more money.... low voltage is a common computer hazard, too. mjh MJH To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk