i dont have a remote control but i have a surge protector that sits at eye level if you chose it to ..so i dont have to bend/stoop to unplug it :)) ----- Original Message ----- From: <Foxhillers@xxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 9:06 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Looking surge protector > 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 > > > 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