The load thing
We’ve been on a big charging station kick here lately, so reader Leigh sent in this way cool design. This thing looks like a unitasker, but at about $13 it’s not such a bad way to turn what could be a cable eyesore into a stylish accent.
The Load-Thing comes flat-pack and you fold it yourself. It hooks up to your electric socket and then the device you’re charging (iPod, cell phone, camera, whatever) sits on it. So, is this thing clutter itself or a very neat solution?
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Posted by Jerry on Jun 19, 2007 |
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Posted by Andamom - 06/19/2007
I saw this little device on lifehacker a few months ago. At the time, I thought it was cute — and cheerful. Now, I think it could would just be additional clutter in my apartment if I bought it. Why not just use a table or windowsill to charge?
Posted by Jerry Brito - 06/19/2007
Well, the only good reason is that some chargers have five-foot cables that are an eyesore. Some folks might think bunched-up cables are more clutter than this thing.
Posted by Matt - 06/19/2007
It’s uglier than a cord.
Posted by Brandon - 06/19/2007
Looks like a fire hazard to me.
Posted by Betsbillabong - 06/19/2007
It also seems like it would use up both outlets. Looks nice if you only have one thing to charge, but it’s hard to imagine having these scattered around the house to take care of your phone, ipod, camera, etc.
Posted by Bryce - 06/19/2007
Looks like a urinal w/an iPod johnny-cake.
Posted by BigNerd - 06/19/2007
Bryce: I just couldn’t put my finger on it but you did. Brilliant.
Brandon: My exact thought…”UL approved?”
Apart from that, It *might* be a conversation piece on an outlet that is higher on the wall. Maybe above the counter top in the kitchen. It’s a stretch and definitely NOT an unclutterer!
Posted by Leigh - 06/20/2007
Well I like it because I it keeps me from tripping on the cord and knocking my blackberry on the floor, thus breaking it. I am klutzy like that. Plus the design is kinda sexy.
Posted by Bassem B. - 06/21/2007
I find it absolutely superfulous. I’d never buy something like this.
What bothers me most, other than how unnecessary it is, is the way it sticks out of the wall. I wouldn’t like to install this on a low socket and then inadvertently kick it out of its place, and with it whatever expensive gadget is charging up.
Posted by mike - 06/25/2007
such a unitasker
Posted by Nemo - 06/26/2007
Cut one yourself from a mousepad. Use a t-shirt shape, and you’ll see that’s the trick behind this device. Save $13.
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