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Power2U Tops The Competition

Monday, May 6th, 2013 | Author: OWC Jarrod

If you’re a reader of the OWC Blog, then you probably already know about the Power2U – the first UL listed AC/USB wall outlet on the market that charges four devices simultaneously. And since its inception in December 2011, the Power2U has seen its share of imitators. And although they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, we wanted to show that while there are copycats, there simply is no substitute for the Power2U when it comes to overall performance combined with efficiency, design and convenience.

In fact, we did some competitive analysis at OWC headquarters to see how the Power2U stacks up to three competitors and the included Apple factory adapters when charging an iPad 2 and an iPhone 4. Article Continues…

Awards Continue For Hot Selling Newer Technology Power2U AC/USB In-Wall Charging Solution

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012 | Author: OWC NewsFeed

Newer Technology, Inc. announced today that while its Power2U AC/USB Wall Outlet continues to rake in business awards and media praise, it is available from retailers on Holiday Special pricing starting at $11.50…a savings of over $14 off the $29.95 retail price.

Awards and Praise Continue for Hot Selling Product

Since becoming the media star at the 2012 Consumer Electronic Show as the first UL Listed in-wall charging solution for charging/powering up to four Apple iDevices, Android devices, and/or other USB chargeable devices simultaneously, the Power2U continues to earn both industry and general business accolades. It recently was a winner in the “Excellence in Custom Installation Technologies and Products” category of the 2012 CustomRetailer EXC!TE Awards. It was awarded the coveted 2012 People’s Choice Stevie Award in the Favorite Consumer Electronics Product category at the 2012 American Business Awards. And the Power2U also was recently recognized as the Silver winner at the Best in Biz Awards 2012 in the Consumer Product of the Year category. Article Continues…

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Newer Technology Power2U Wins CustomRetailer EXC!TE Award

Friday, September 7th, 2012 | Author: OWC NewsFeed

Newer Technology, Inc. today announced that its Power2U AC/USB Wall Outlet was listed as a winner in the “Excellence in Custom Installation Technologies and Products” category of the 2012 CustomRetailer EXC!TE Awards. After debuting at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show as the industry’s first UL Listed in-wall charging solution, the Power2U has earned top reviews and wide, cross-industry acclaim for providing a modern, centralized location for simultaneously charging/powering up to four Apple, Android, and other USB chargeable devices.

Chosen from Field of Innovative Solutions

Each year, CustomRetailer chooses products that stand out for being innovative, high-performing, and solutions-oriented to honor with an EXC!TE Award. Other winners this year included Honeywell, Marantz, and Denon Electronics. The EXC!TE winner’s listing for the Power2U included info on the Power2U’s convenience for powering and charging USB devices at home as a dual-socket wall outlet solution that eliminates unsightly adapter clutter while blending in seamlessly as a standard power outlet and its ‘How-to’ video showing install time in under 20 minutes. Article Continues…

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Newer Technology Lowers MSRP By 17% On Award-Winning Power2U AC/USB In-Wall Charging Solution

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 | Author: OWC NewsFeed

Newer Technology, Inc announced today it has lowered the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price by 17% for its Power2U AC/USB Wall Outlet. Now priced at $24.99 MSRP with street pricing as low as $19.99, the Power2U is the first home-safe, UL Listed in-wall charging solution available to enhance living and working spaces by eliminating the clutter created by multiple cables and unsightly bulky power adapters.

Turns Walls Into Charging Stations

Ideal for homes with users of multiple USB chargeable devices, the Power2U is available in four decorator colors to blend seamlessly into any residential wall as a standard power outlet. By incorporating two traditional three-prong AC wall sockets in addition to two USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 ports, the Power2U transforms an ordinary wall into a modern, centralized location for charging/powering up to four devices simultaneously. Article Continues…

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Newer Technology Offers CES Attendees Free Device Charges Via Power2U AC/USB In-Wall Charging Solution

Sunday, January 8th, 2012 | Author: OWC NewsFeed

Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) announced today that it will be showcasing Power2U at the Other World Computing (OWC) booth #5231 in the LVCC North Hall during the Consumer Electronics Show which begins Tuesday. Designed to enhance living and working spaces by eliminating the need for unsightly, bulky power adapters, Power2U is the industry’s first and only patented, home-safe, UL Listed dual AC socket/dual USB port in-wall charging solution. Visitors to the OWC booth will be able to experience the convenience of the Power2U firsthand by charging up one of their USB or AC powered devices.

Complements Any Decor

A leading developer of Macintosh, PC, iPod, iPhone, and iPad performance upgrades and accessories, Newer Technology designed the Power2U to seamlessly blend into any residential wall as a standard power outlet. Incorporating two traditional three-prong AC wall sockets in addition to two USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 ports, the Power2U is a basic ‘DIY’ install on any 15Amp circuit with a 16-cubic-inch electrical box. Article Continues…

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