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8-Outlet Connexia Surge Protected Powerboard 2x USB $18.98 (With App) Delivered @ CatchOfTheDay

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8-Outlet Connexia Surge Protected Powerboard 2x USB $18.98 (With App) Delivered @ CatchOfTheDay
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shopaholic32 on 24/07/2015 - 11:54 catchoftheday.com.au (4232 clicks)
Last edited 25/07/2015 - 00:11 by 3 other users
REWARD1

Seems cheap to me especially when it has Aus Electrical Approval Cert Compliant for a surgeboard with 2xUSB with individual switch unit, which I like!

Thanks to Eastern Culture post with the Coupon code, use coupon with Android and IOS APP to checkout you get $15 discount instead of $10 Discount, as per previous posts by others which most of you would have worked it out by now.

Note REWARD1 Coupon seems to be available to Any Existing Account use but it would seem to me REWARD2 is Targeted offer and can be stacked for extra $5 discount if you receive email from COTD if I am not mistaken; please correct and advice otherwise MODS, thank you in advance.
Cheers!

Thought I'd also share this for those of you that had used the App on your phone and Tablet getting only $10 instead of $15, maybe go to Settings, then Application Manager on your phone/table and choose Clear Cache, to be safe I uninstall and reinstall app and log-in an old Catch Acc and ….Kaboom I have another $15 discount!

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  • mr kindface on 24/07/2015 - 12:01
    +21

    You'll need to cover the LEDs with electrical tape if you sleep in the same room as one of these :P but otherwise they're good

    • faded on 24/07/2015 - 12:03

      haha beat me to it!

    • betheball on 24/07/2015 - 12:11

      100%, such a stupid idea to have the lights. I had to take it out of the bedroom

      • mr kindface on 24/07/2015 - 12:12

        the idea is alright, but at least diffuse the light from them or something..

        • Lukian on 24/07/2015 - 12:30

          Are they yellow? That's actually good mood/sleeping light vs blue LEDs.

          Eh, no lifetime warranty. No deal if these take a surge. Response Time also not stated.

        • mr kindface on 24/07/2015 - 13:02

          @Lukian: the ones on the sockets are orange, they don't bother me too much, but there's a bright blue one for the usb ports and a green one and a red one.

    • soupiejr on 24/07/2015 - 14:06
      +1

      Cool! A powerboard AND a nightlight!!

    • argamond on 24/07/2015 - 16:13

      Perhaps just move the powerboard outside of your eyeline? Unless you actually sleep on the floor, I dont see the problem

      • betheball on 24/07/2015 - 18:26
        +3

        No dice, it lights up the room like a disco

  • faded on 24/07/2015 - 12:03
    +6

    Just a note, if you are planning on having this in a bedroom or similar, those orange lights for the switches and the blue light for the USB ports are quite bright in a dark room, other than that I have had no issues with my board, just thought it was worth mentioning.

    • shopaholic32 on 24/07/2015 - 12:07

      Thanks for the confirmation it is a good unit, really good value that I bought 2! Sorry just beat you to it :)

  • WoodenSpoon on 24/07/2015 - 12:09
    +1

    What's the Joule rating for this?

    • d3ft on 24/07/2015 - 12:49
      +3

      Specs lifted from an eBay ad for the same product:
      Power Rating: 240V AC~50Hz
      Current: 10A Max.
      Power Capacity: 2400W Max.
      Surge Current: 18,000 Amps
      Surge Protection: 175J per Metal Oxide variation
      Total Energy Absorption: 525 Joules
      Clamping Spike Voltage: 775V
      Maximum Surge Current: 18,000 Amps
      Single Shot: 18,000 Amps
      Two shots: 9,000 Amps
      Response Time: <2 ns
      Full EMI & RFI protection: 150KHz~100MHz
      Protection Mode: Active - Neutral - Earth

      • WoodenSpoon on 24/07/2015 - 12:57
        +1

        Total Energy Absorption: 525 Joules

        That's not a lot of energy absorption… Last time I bought an 8 Outlet Board for $12 with 2750 Joules.

        • richox on 24/07/2015 - 14:01
          +2

          probably that's a BS claim, for that price. there are many ways to skin the cat like music equipment manufacturers claiming outrageous power figures for steros and whatnot.

          basically in this arena you get what you pay for, as the engineering and quality for decent surge protection packages do cost money to make.

          id rather spend the 100 bucks you need to spend on decent surge protection board on having my earth spike and mains board surge protection upgraded, prevent any power surge getting into your home at all. decent protection at mains side can handle tens of thousands of joule (equivalent) input and protects your entire home.

          edit: obviously not advice for everyone in the market for a 20 dollar surge board. general discussion for interest only.

        • WoodenSpoon on 24/07/2015 - 14:11

          @richox:

          Don't think it was BS. It was that Landmark Computers deal. RRP was 30. Can't link cause on my phone.

        • WoodenSpoon on 25/07/2015 - 01:21

          @WoodenSpoon:

          This

  • CyberMurning on 24/07/2015 - 12:15

    too bad already used up reward1 and reward2.

    • mr kindface on 24/07/2015 - 12:20
      +5

      I wonder what the third one will be

      • CyberMurning on 24/07/2015 - 12:33

        should use reward2 for this instead of jolly gorillapods.. lol

      • 8anddrank on 24/07/2015 - 14:41

        REWARD3 = $20 off a $60 spend. Any ideas what else is worthwhile?

  • alexthebargainman on 24/07/2015 - 12:15
    +2

    Coupon only $10 for me in app? Anyone else?

  • pointless martyr on 24/07/2015 - 12:18
    -5

    Just wondering if there are any lights/leds on these things?

    • mr kindface on 24/07/2015 - 12:22
      +22

      none. you should mount it on the head of your bed

    • Hero on 24/07/2015 - 13:03
      +1

      Love the pointless comment. Lol

    • pointless martyr on 24/07/2015 - 14:31
      +1

      How many lumens is the light?

      I want to compare it to my cree torches

      • mr kindface on 24/07/2015 - 14:43
        +3

        I hear they use these to light up the MCG

  • angelkulit025 on 24/07/2015 - 12:24

    why is my discount only showing $10??im using the COTD app, any help here?

    • shopaholic32 on 24/07/2015 - 12:34

      Cant seem to edit my post….but I thought I'd also share this for those of you that had used the App on your phone and Tablet getting only $10 instead of $15, maybe go to Settings, then Application Manager on your phone/table and choose Clear Cache, to be safe I uninstall and reinstall app and log-in an old Catch Acc and ….Kaboom I have another $15 discount!

      • angelkulit025 on 24/07/2015 - 13:24

        sorry but still no good =( tried everything but still says 10bucks =(

  • techno2000 on 24/07/2015 - 12:24

    I actually want this instead.

    http://www.gearbest.com/cables-connectors/pp_203324.html

    • A3Australia on 24/07/2015 - 12:31

      I actually want this instead.

      4 USB outlets, but only 4 AC outlets.

      No AUS Electrical Safety Certification.

      More expensive.

      Out Of Stock anyway.

      • tebbybabes on 24/07/2015 - 22:10
        +1

        True… but I'm almost more comfortable with the Orico brand vs Connexia

        • techno2000 on 25/07/2015 - 11:37
          -1

          Orico is a well known brand and has good ratings on Amazon.Never heard of Connexia!! All i want is a powerboard with many usb sockets and not surge protected as such.

  • A3Australia on 24/07/2015 - 12:27
    +1

    I have had one of these for quite some time.

    It is very good/useful.

    I have it under a desk, so no problem with the Orange Lights.

  • pointless martyr on 24/07/2015 - 12:46

    Thanks OP, i got one for $13.97 with ipad app and REWARD2 code

    Ive spent $29 on cotd the past few days and am getting 6x8gb usb sticks, 2xhdmi cables, 2xjoby torches, and now a powerboard.

    • shopaholic32 on 24/07/2015 - 13:05

      No worries, thanks for the Reward2 reminder but is it not a targeted offer as I did not get one personally, but listed it in case might work for someone else or maybe others care to comment on the REWARD2 being targeted or not??

    • pointless martyr on 24/07/2015 - 17:34

      Who negs a comment outlining how to get bargains?

  • Hiii on 24/07/2015 - 13:17
    +1

    I got one with iOS App, REWARD1 gave $15 discount , REWARD2 just $5

    • shopaholic32 on 24/07/2015 - 13:18

      mmm…seems the codes do stack as I tried on my Android device and it did not want to accept REWARD2?

      • FatBoyNotSoSlim on 24/07/2015 - 13:26
        +1

        Just tried on the Android app, and sadly no. Reward1 gave me the $15 discount too.

        • shopaholic32 on 24/07/2015 - 13:31

          Seems like REWARD2 only applies if you get the targeted email, which I did not get personally so it did not work but REWARD1 is definitely working for everyone for $15, but you need to clear your COTD App Cache first!

        • nismo on 24/07/2015 - 14:27
          +3

          @shopaholic32:

          I have access to 2 COTD accounts, you needed to use reward1 before a certain date to be eligible for reward2.

          It did not matter whether you received the email or not. I received the email in account1 and not account2 - but after satisfying the criteria to get reward2 - both of my accounts could use it (reward2).

          In response to your APP theory, several people on here would not agree including myself. If you have previously used the app to actually make a purchase (through to delivery) not just add things to cart and check it works, then that account no longer has access to the $5 - as it's a once per account offer when using "an app". There was allegedly one exception to this Johnno87 on EC's post.

          I have tested this with several accounts and 3 different devices (inc clearing cache, uninstalls, clear data etc), Android and iOS and my account which had previously made a purchase through an APP never gets the $5. Other accounts, new or old, that haven't purchased via an app, the $5 is available.

  • backslashio on 24/07/2015 - 13:39
    +4

    Worried about how bright the surge protector is, will it be like this?:

    http://www.rantlifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Sein…

    • [Deactivated] on 24/07/2015 - 15:15

      The yellow LEDs are blinding.

  • FiDad on 24/07/2015 - 13:40

    Thanks OP got 1 for $18.98

  • bargainhereicome on 24/07/2015 - 13:49

    i didn't receive any target email, but just tried, both my account get -$15 after reward2 code applied, didn't even need to use phone app, just normal browser

  • mikeInside on 24/07/2015 - 14:01
    +3

    I bought two a while back, and literally none of the usb ports worked. Maybe it was just a bad batch, I got them a year or two ago, but just sharing my experience.

    I still use them anyway because I like the individual switches. One is in the bedroom under the bed, the light is enough for me to make out the corners of the room, but thankfully not much more than that.

    • de22 on 24/07/2015 - 14:06

      Be like mood lighting, ay.

    • w8e2x on 24/07/2015 - 14:18
      +3

      same experience - USB ports didn't work, but they gave me a refund and I didn't need to send it back :)

      • [Deactivated] on 24/07/2015 - 14:41

        Your the lucky 1

      • mikeInside on 24/07/2015 - 15:19

        COTD told me to send them back when I complained and I gave up. Glad you had a better experience!

    • ilikeradiohead on 24/07/2015 - 15:05

      Mine didn't work at first, then they did. Maybe I was doing something wrong when I first got it haha.

      • TOm77 on 24/07/2015 - 23:03
        +1

        Mine have never worked either - It seems there is a QA problem.
        Interesting that yours ended up working, I'll have to check if they work now.
        For anyone on the fence about these boards I would probably suggest looking elsewhere. The build quality is very… meh

        • ilikeradiohead on 09/08/2015 - 21:38

          Just remembered I was going to double check my ports. They can both charge my ipad 4 and my old iPhone 4s no worries, but when I plug in my galaxy note 3 nothing. So, uh, 50/50 on whether the ports work?

    • timmypete on 25/07/2015 - 11:26
      +2

      Mine stopped working and the surge protection is next to useless. While the switches area nice feature, I think this code just brings the board down to its true value, rather than bargain territory.

  • dlakers3peat on 24/07/2015 - 15:01

    also the codes are not 100% accurate regarding using the app to $15 off. I used my android phone last night to buy something and I only got $10 off using reward1 not $15 as stated,

    • shopaholic32 on 24/07/2015 - 15:19

      I tried it earlier for 3 separate Account purchase and all got $15 discount on Android, but maybe COTD got OZB and chnaged it now not sure; but I suspect it could be because you had previously downloaded the App and did not clear the APP Cache as I mentioned in the post before buying, hence you did not get the extra $5 for "NEW" App Download, hence $10 instead of $15 discount.

  • josephjr on 24/07/2015 - 15:07

    reward1 or 2 seems not to be working. Anyone happen to know why? (Using the iOS app)

    • shopaholic32 on 24/07/2015 - 15:20

      If code is no longer working then Mod please end it as I Cannot check and have to go out now. Cheers!

    • jeworge on 24/07/2015 - 15:58

      This still appears to be working on the Android app.

  • yotis on 24/07/2015 - 16:20

    REWARD1 still works on Android App.

  • doctorwatson on 24/07/2015 - 17:06

    i am getting only $10 discount instead of $15

    • edskii on 24/07/2015 - 17:35
      +1

      Need to go through Android app to get $15 off

  • [Deactivated] on 24/07/2015 - 17:25
    +2

    Don't think I'd ever use one of these again..
    Had one similar and had the switch literally explode when I switched an outlet on. The piece inside the switch (possibly a fuse?) was what popped, still no clue why. Scared the hell out of me, my finger was right on the switch still as it happened.. Left a little mark.

    These look slightly higher quality, though as they're the exact same individual on/off switches it's a miss from me.

  • scyth3r on 24/07/2015 - 17:30

    Ordered one. worked fine on android app

  • Diji1 on 24/07/2015 - 19:51

    There's a lot of remarks about how "good" this power board is … like why? What makes it better than another powerboard?

    • Charity on 25/07/2015 - 05:53
      +2

      In general, it's not better.

      Most folks here are low end buyers and have bought really really poor quality (literally dangerous) powerboards… So when a mediocre board comes a long, it appeals to them.

      Let's just say there is a reason why COTD is selling them, and not the usual outlets. (They have defects and need to be liquidated)

  • Sydgun on 24/07/2015 - 22:12

    Thanks Op. Good find.

  • Terra Australis on 24/07/2015 - 22:31
    +2

    For those who don't have an account registered before July 17 and therefore cannot use REWARD1, fire up a live chat in the bottom right and play dumb. When they say the code won't work on newly created accounts, say you received an email anyway. The rep will try to say "sorry for the inconvenience" but if you haggle them down as if to say the email you "received" caused some measure of inconvenience, they will move to $5 store credit. Haggle a little further and they'll give you $10 as a "one time courtesy" to get rid of you.

  • bargainhereicome on 25/07/2015 - 00:06

    Just FYI, the reward2 code is $15 off regardless u using phone app or not, tried on my 2 accounts and it gives $15 off even using the Internet browser

    • tianyujojo on 25/07/2015 - 00:09

      Did you use REWARD1 before? I tried on all my account, REWARD2 not working but REWARD1 did.

      • bargainhereicome on 25/07/2015 - 00:11
        +1

        Yes I used the reward1 few days ago, reward1 u need to use app to get extra $5 off but reward2 seems like just straight $15 off regardless, in my case

  • shopaholic32 on 25/07/2015 - 22:34

    Coupon had expired. However if you missed out, product is still being sold at $23.99 if you search on their website.
    A few weeks ago, when I looked at buying. It was selling for $29.99. May still be be OK for those looking at the combine shipping purchase as difficult to find surgeboard with individual switches at even $23.99 IMHO.

  • FiDad on 30/07/2015 - 12:07

    Git mine today, Looks good. Also checked that both USB slots are working.

  • scyth3r on 30/07/2015 - 17:31

    Got mine today. Both usb's work but the 2.1A output one also charges at 850mah. Checked with charger doctor and tikbro big guage cables

  • melb-ourne on 27/08/2015 - 16:51

    USB now stopped working today

    • IdBuyThat4aDollar on 27/08/2015 - 22:08

      same!!! Was working fine until today!

      • melb-ourne on 01/09/2015 - 15:59

        They gave me store credit…

        • IdBuyThat4aDollar on 01/09/2015 - 19:21

          I got a refund…don't even have to send the powerboard back.

          Hi there
          Thanks for your enquiry.
          We're sorry to hear of the problem with your purchase.
          Your RMA has been reviewed, and a $18.98 cash refund has been processed, please allow 2-3 business days for this to appear on your statement.
          After careful consideration we do not require you to return anything on this occasion. Please ensure that the item is disposed of safely.
          Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.
          Note: Refunds are processed as reversals of the original payment, ie. If paid via credit card, we will refund to the same credit card. If paid via PayPal, we will refund to your PayPal account.
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