KBAR 3 AC Outlet with Dual 2.1A USB Charger (Black)

Even though the manufacturer says that it will charge "iDevices (eg. iPad)" it would not charge my iPad or iPod touch (which is why I bought it.) What is an "iDevice" anyway?Since I did not keep the shipping documents, I cannot send it back for a refund without going through a big hassle. I cannot use it.

Great idea. Horrible execution. Safety feature of two outlets would not open when attempting to use. One outlet unusable and another difficult to use.Sent back for full refund. USB feature is great, outlets poorly designed.

I'm finding it odd that the oldest reviews I found of this product are from February 2013, yet there are no reviews on Amazon. Funny enough, Kopi's online webstore is through Amazon. The few reviews I found on the web read like summaries of a press release. They just quoted the product specs rather than give any useful hands-on information whatsoever.This thing has some potential since it has two USB ports that can independently charge high-power devices like the iPad and other tablets. There are very few power strips on the market with this capability. This can free up your OEM USB chargers to use for travel or just somewhere else in your home or office.The K-switch seems like a good idea, but in reality, the general population of power-strip users aren't technically savvy enough to use it.Pros:- Two USB ports capable of 2.4A each.- The form-factor is similar to a standard 6-outlet power strip, so if you already have one and need to replace it with something about the same dimensions but with USB, then it is more likely to fit in your exsiting space than most of the competing products available.- The anodized aluminum looks nice.- The K-Switch is a nice feature if you need it. There are a few devices that either refuse to charge or default to a minimum 500mA current draw when they don't detect the charging circuit they expect. If you have one of those devices, you'll appreciate that your device charges faster just by flipping a switch.Cons:- Ugly/loud color accents. The website shows models with silver and gray accents that don't look so bad, but they're not available. I'm sure teenage girls love the loud colors, but I guarantee an all-black version would outsell all other colors combined.- Only 3 A/C outlets. There are competing products with similar features and lower prices that have 6 outlets. The specs on the Kopi website are encouraging since they list product dimensions for 2, 3, 4, and 5-outlet models, but only the 3-outlet version is currently available.- Size. For what you get--3 outlets and 2 USB ports--this thing is longer and thicker than it should be. There are competing products available that are smaller. The kopi is also narrower on the bottom than on the top, which is opposite of what I'd expect to keep it stable for mounting or just sitting upright.- USB ports close together. Having the USB ports close together makes it diffcult to plug/unplug cables when using both ports. You expect this on a device where space is limited, but there's no excuse for it here. Having the ports farther apart with the K-switch right next to it's associated port would make the switch use a little mor obvious, too.- Price. For $60, it really should be a 2-pack. You might as well buy a 6-outlet power strip for $5.00 and two OEM chargers for whatever devices you plan to charge in the two USB ports. You'd spend less, have one extra outlet, and you could take the chargers with you when you travel, etc.- Unknown long-term reliability, and being a new company, unknown warranty and customer service practices.Overall:A poor value. Make an all-black 5-outlet version and sell it for less than $40 and you'd have a decent product.

My husband gave me one of these for my birthday six month ago. It is very stylish but not very usable. The black on black outlets are practically invisible and it is hard to plug things in... if you can even find the holes. That purple end is a toggle for the usb ports. Why have a separate on/off power for the usb? No idea, but this one is awful. It is so easy to knock the end of the bar and find that your phone hasn't been charging after all. And after six months the usb ports aren't very reliable in any case. If you have it in a place you won't kick the end (i.e. not under your desk) and you never unplug anything it might be just fine. But I am definitely shopping for a new one at this point.

Junk, I had purchased 2 of these. One had the USB outlets die within 30 days. Replaced by Amazon. The second one then died a few months later, no USB power. Several months later the one replaced by Amazon....the USB ports died. I now have 2 expensive 3 outlet 110V power boards. The company should be ashamed. Poor workmanship. Amazon should not be selling these. I would rate this a 0 if I could.