The folding plug: The Mu!

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Delvis

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Old news really, original concept was back in 2009...The concept was basically to reduce the size of our plugs in the UK:

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More news: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17118938

And a website: https://www.themu.co.uk/

Personally, I think it's cracking, no, not everyones going to go out and buy one, but I can see it as a good alternative for carrying plugs in your bag for phones etc etc

Also, apologies if a pear roast
 
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save the cheerleader, save the planet

ouch yes £25 quid is a bit steep, im sure they will sell a few.
 
No thanks. If anything the rest of the world should start using BS 1363.

Just looks like it's easier to break and accidentally pull out.
 
PermaBanned said:
No thanks. If anything the rest of the world should start using BS 1363.

Just looks like it's easier to break and accidentally pull out.
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Doubt that would happen though, as many country's would need to re-do practically everything electric wise
 
IIRC, It failed to catch on due to sum regulation in the UK about the plug pins needing to be a certain distance apart (why that matters I don't know)
 
Will it fold in on itself if I stand on it, and those mean that I don't have to suffer the worst pain known to man? If not, I'm out.
 
Jay794 said:
IIRC, It failed to catch on due to sum regulation in the UK about the plug pins needing to be a certain distance apart (why that matters I don't know)
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Well, it's being sold as of tomorrow, so surely it's passed that now? :)
 
Ahleckz said:
Will it fold in on itself if I stand on it, and those mean that I don't have to suffer the worst pain known to man? If not, I'm out.
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Basically - I won't be happy until they invent a plug that turns into a stress ball type texture when in contact with a foot :p
 
I havent recalled seeing any of these anywheres, as people said it's probably a prototype that didn't get anywhere...

£25 is also very steep for a darn plug!
 
Glad to see it is progressing. I was impressed with it when I first saw it and was disappointed to find it never made it into production.
 
I for one am slightly annoyed but I'm hoping this is the stepping stone to the actual product envisioned originally; the 'Mu' really doesn't do the original design any justice. It can't be placed side by side in an adaptor like the original space-saving concept due to the now forward folding 'wings' and is now a mere USB charger... I for one am disappointed.
 
Saundie said:
BS 1363 is one of the few things that still makes me proud to be British.
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It truly is far superior to the crap other countries use.

Edit: I remember this from a few years back and it was much better then. Disappointed. What was wrong with the original (I have no sound for the vid)?
 
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JCBeastie said:
I for one am slightly annoyed but I'm hoping this is the stepping stone to the actual product envisioned originally; the 'Mu' really doesn't do the original design any justice. It can't be placed side by side in an adaptor like the original space-saving concept due to the now forward folding 'wings' and is now a mere USB charger... I for one am disappointed.
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Having just looked on the website I agree. I am really disappointed it is not what was originally designed.
 
I wish we used a better grounded plug system. Thailand plugs rock and are earthed.

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Sure, you cannot open them up and rewire them but they are tiny, earthed and carried easily in laptop bags etc.
 
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