Reinventing the Great British Plug?

RandomTom · 18 Jun 2009 at 09:57

After having watched this video, I can't see the downsides to this in any way shape or form. It may be slightly flimsier but you don't exactly go and tear plugs to shreds for fun. Here's the concept video:

What a solid invention / reinvention, are there any reasons why, with a good prototype built in that these can't prosper? What do you think?

Especially the surge protector type device, that'd be a godsend!

There are simpler fold-in plugs already available - http://www.slimplug.com/how.html but they're pretty damn expensive, but worth it if you're always lugging your laptop around with you in my opinion.

I know it's only a plug, but what do you think? & are there any reinventions you'd like to see to become a staple in the UK home?

Note: not a youtube thread, thread simply accompanied by video.

Jonny · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:03

Very good idea, will be interesting to see if it really takes off

NickK · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:04

First thing it needs to get proper VC funding is standard approval mark.

I like the idea of multiples however there may be reasons for the size of the other plugs such as withstanding an impact or having the cable pulled.

The video is a good example of viral marketing too.

Conscript · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:05

That looks awesome, especially the multi-plug adapter. Hope he's got a patent on it.

I get around · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:06

Thats brilliant, love to see an american company look after it's uk market.

Absolutely awesome.

Vulcan · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:07

Looks rather good. I hate having to move furnature and desks around in order to fit those giant plugs down the back.

Morgoth · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:09

Good idea, wonder how much it would cost to fully develop though.

vidda · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:12

Looks great, however moving parts like that are always going to be prone to wear and tear. Pretty much the only downside I can see to it.

GeForce · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:14

Fantastic idea, I'd think it would be robust enough to take a few knocks.

Would like to see this take off, I'd definitely be getting some to stick on my laptop and phone chargers.

It would stop it hurting so much when you tread on them too

Antar Bolaeisk · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:16

It looks like a very good design and might even be easier to wire from an automation perspective due to the fact that it is flat. The fact that it's backwards compatible also means that there wouldn't have to be a massive upgrade program in place to change everybodys' sockets.

4Qman · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:19

Holly smoke,

AWESOME design, love it

Roland0 · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:20

Nice, its not actually made by apple tho is it ?

VeNT · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:22

yeah thats all good. make me one.

Vulcan · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:24

Stoned_SpaZZZ said:
Nice, its not actually made by apple tho is it ?

Thankfully no. I think the apple laptop was just an example of how things are getting smaller but the large plug is holding back.

Guerrilla · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:26

That's really cool...i'm actually surprised how impressed i am over a plug

Cosimo · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:30

That is an interesting design, I would like to see a working model.

Buffman · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:32

Wow looks great, wish I could have come up with it

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Helium_Junkie · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:32

I want it. It's brilliant!

Sudden · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:42

Jph said:
That's really cool...i'm actually surprised how impressed i am over a plug

This

Impressive design. Would defintley get it. Espeically for my computer area. 8 plug extension board, and I still run out of space

int · 18 Jun 2009 at 10:45

Absolutely brilliant innovation there, it's rare to see these days.

I can see apple buying the idea up and then not allowing anyone else to use it though