There are many products out there that
make you think 'Why didn't I think of that', they just seem so
simple, but yet very useful. Have you ever forgotten your laptop was
plugged in and started to walk away with it? That's a stupid question
really, because everyone who has a laptop has done it at least once.
If you do this enough times though you can damage your power supply
or AC adapter, it's just wires after all and they can break or even
tear if enough force is applied to them.
Today I've got the JerkStopper Cable
Retention Device for review, it's a very simple and useful product
that will protect the AC Adapter on your laptop from possible damage
when accidentally pulling or tugging on it. The JerkStopper works by
utilizing a free USB, RJ11 or RJ45 port, it's two pieces that clip
together to lock your AC adapter cable in place, so if you do
accidentally move your laptop while it's still plugged in the force
of the action is taken by the JerkStopper instead of your adapter's
plug. What's nice it that you can use it for other cables as well
like phone, USB or ethernet.
Technically it's a CRD (Cable
Retention Device) designed to utilize any existing port (USB, RJ11 or
RJ45) on a laptop computer as a stay or restraint to keep the very
fragile AC power connector from being damaged from day to day tugging
and pulling and jerking on the power cord.
The (Patent Pending)
JerkStopper Cable Retention Device keeps you and others from causing
costly damage to your Laptop Computer.
Will it fit my Laptop?
YES! The JerkStopper fits all
laptop computers equipped with either a RJ11 (modem), RJ45 (network)
or a USB Port
Each kit contains 3
JerkStoppers (1 each USB, RJ45 & RJ11) plus detailed instructions
and a 1 year money back guarantee.
JS007 Laptop Power Cord
Retention Kit $ 9.95
A
Better Look at Things:
The packaging for the JerkStopper
is very minimal, it's just a plastic zip lock style bag with a paper
insert inside.
The JerkStopper Laptop Power Cord
Retention Kit consists of three pieces, or really six pieces total
each one is two pieces. In the kit are JerkStoppers for USB ports,
RJ45 ports and RJ11 ports. They're made of black colored plastic and
seem well made. The USB style JerkStopper just slides into a free USB
port it's doesn't lock, but the RJ11 and RH45 versions do lock just
like they real counterparts would. It is recommended that you use the
RJ11 or RJ45 versions over the USB as it's much more secure since it
does lock into your computer and can't be pulled free easily.
The JerkStopper is two pieces as I
mentioned, both pieces feature 'teeth' that will lock into each other
to secure the cable. This works just by pushing it onto the base
piece and locks very securely, to unlock it you just slide it
sideways off the base, it's fairly easy to work with.
Installation,
Testing and Comparison:
Installations is very easy,
there's nothing to it really, just insert it into a free port, slide
your cable through it and lock it down. Very easy, no problems.
Here it is using the USB port on
my little netbook to hold the power cord in place:
and here it is using the ethernet
version to hold the power supply cable in place:
That's about it really, this
product is simple and easy to use, there's not much else to it.
One thing I really do like is that
it can be used with other cables as well like your USB, ethernet,
mouse or regular phone cable if need be. I know I've accidentally
pulled my USB cable out on several occasions, using the JerkStopper
will prevent this from happening.
Summary
and Comments:
The JerkStopper is a simple little
product that works well at protecting your laptop and cables from
accidental pulls or tugs. If you own a laptop you've picked it up
while a cable was still attached, it's not a nice experience, not
only can you damage the cable but you can also damage your laptop.
Sure you can easily and cheaply replace a USB cable, phone or
ethernet cable but a power supply cable can be expensive, and a
broken port can even be more costly.
The JerkStopper might be a simple
and inexpensive gadget but it can save you quite a bit of money and
hassles, it's better to be safe than sorry as they say, and the
JerkStopper can keep you laptop and it's cable safe from accidents.
I can easily recommend the
JerkStopper kit, not only for it's ability to protect your laptop,
but because for $9.95 it's well worth the cost of the protection it
offers.
DragonSteelMods gives the
JerkStopper Laptop Power Cord Retention Kit a 5 out of 5 score and
our Recommended Award as well.
Comment by Kristofer on 2009-03-09 13:12:27 I don't quite get it, the product was reviewed and tested objectively.. I found nothing wrong with it, it works as it should, so why exactly is it a joke?
And how is it a "horrible piece of retard-engineering" ?
Please explain your comments, don't just blatantly say something is bad without backing it up.
Personally I like it better for holding USB cables in place, those tend to pop up much easier than PSU cable does, and if the PSU does pop out battery takes over.
Comment by Anonymous on 2009-03-09 12:29:18 From the makers of AUTO-PURGE, the vehicle engine cooling system that reduces radiator temperatures by discreetly purging coolant into the street while you drive! Just think how much cooler your engine will run without all that "hot radiator water" rushing through it! Sign me the fuck up!!!!
I sure hope this product is a joke. rotfflmfao etc etc
Comment by Andrew Gearhart on 2009-03-06 07:36:08 This product doesn't make sense to me. The way I see it is this...
While I recognize that this will reduce the possibility of damage to the power port/cord... all it does is increase the possibility that it will damage one of the ports on your laptop (Ethernet/phone/USB). I've never used one of these, however, I don't see how this really helps the situation. I'd rather have the possibility of damaging my AC adapter/cord (replacible for
Comment by WW on 2009-03-07 01:38:18 On my laptop using the RJ11 would block the use of the network port due to the way the cable is routed. Also Andrew's post is spot-on. Say I pulled the cable by mistake. It would now damage the motherboard. Bet my company would love that...
Power supply leads die a lot, but a PSU is cheaper than a motherboard..
Comment by Rayma on 2009-03-07 07:09:13 Maybe later they will add a version that wworks with the kensington hole, it is stronger and not easily damaged.
Comment by
on 2009-03-09 12:31:21 DragonSteelMods has lost any shot it might have had at appearing credible, by endorsing this horrible piece of retard-engineering.
Comment by Kristofer on 2009-03-09 13:22:15 Oh and let me just add that others like Leo Laporte ,Chris Pirillo, engadget, gadgetspy and many others have all taken a look at this product and found it very useful... but yet you criticize my review?
Why aren't you there bad-mouthing them?
Comment by howifoundit on 2009-03-12 08:44:45 Well, this looks like a good product to me.. Because i found it looking for a replacement for someones power plug in. Someone jumped off the couch while the cord was wrapped around his ffoor and jerked the power thing.. now it does not work, the inside of the power cord plug in is damaged, and they said it will cost 450$ to replace the motherboard because its connected directly. You can't just soder it back together i thought, but he called an electronics place and they won't touch it because it might be a muti-layer connection in the mobo. So those people hating on this product, try breaking that and replace it for cheaper.. then comment. Also it will not increase the possibility of damaging another port because it hooks into the laptop security hole that you use to secure a laptop so it doesn't get stolen, not a USB port.
Comment by HeadJerk on 2009-04-09 09:39:01 Comment by Andrew Gearhart: "While I recognize that this will reduce the possibility of damage to the power port/cord... all it does is increase the possibility that it will damage one of the ports on your laptop (Ethernet/phone/USB). I've never used one of these, however, I don't see how this really helps the situation. I'd rather have the possibility of damaging my AC adapter/cord."
With thousands sold, we've never had any damage to "ports" reported. In testing prior to production we designed the RJ Series hollow so that nothing touches the connections inside the RJ ports. The actual mounting of USB/RJ ports in laptop cases is far better and more secure than the way Mfgs mount the power pin.
Comment by Rayma on 2009-03-07 07:09:13 "Maybe later they will add a version that works with the kensington hole, it is stronger and not easily damaged."
We have worked on K-Lock versions, most IT departments tell us that with the K-Lock in use tey would prefer the RJ Series JerkStopper. Another possibility for K-Lock users is a JerkStopper that clamps on the security cable.
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