Xiaomi has officially introduced its latest lineup
of power strip panels and it is already available in Mi Mall. One of them is a
new 3-outlet Mi Power Strip which is different from the previous model with 3
socket outlets in that there are no USB ports on this version. This is done to
eliminate extra cost and for use in the kitchen where the gadgets don’t really
need the USB interface.
Xiaomi first released the Mi Power Strip in 2015 and
the first model with three outlets and three USB interfaces came with a price
of 49 Yuan. The compact and elegant design was the delight of many and this
quickly garnered attention to the product. Xiaomi last year released several
new models with several customizations and now, three new power strips have
been added to the line, with features which make them suitable for use at home,
in the office and other places.
The second Power Strip model is a 44.9 Yuan (US$ 7)
2-outlet converter which converts a single socket into two outlets. The socket
also provides two USB interfaces and this could come useful at the bedside
where you need to plug the bedlamp and at the same time connect the smartphones
to charge.
In addition, there is a new 89 Yuan (US$ 14) 4-outlet
Mi Power Strip with three USB interfaces. This model is quite different from
previous one in that each of the outlets has its own independent control
switch. The USB ports are said to support 2A fast charge and can also identify
the power rating of devices in order to modify the power output. All power
strips also come with protection against virtual access, heat, the risk of fire
and also child safety as each of the outlet has a security gate covering the
visible internal electrical components.
