Monster GreenPower Digital PowerCenter MDP 650-6 outlets, 2160 Joule Rating

I had a problem with my computer monitor not going to sleep when my computer shut off or went to sleep when connected via HDMI. Then I read that they sell these surge protectors that switch off peripherals when you shut off the main component. This thing works beautifully. I plugged the computer into the "control" plug, which is "always on" or always "hot" and you plug the monitor into the one of the switched plugs which is switched on/off based on the control device. When the computer turns on, the monitor comes on, when you turn the computer off, the monitor turns off. Freaking awesome. It's got a couple more plugs for anything else you would want to turn off like a printer or a second monitor. I needed something small and this thing is nicely sized and doesn't have a large footprint.

I guess that perhaps I just got a "bad apple" so to speak, and given the fact that it was designed to be in line with it's expensive price, I expected a better product than I received. After day 3 or so, one side of the unit's indicator lights went out so that was my first indication that it was perhaps defective, then some of the ports wouldn't work anymore either, despite the fact that I made sure as to NOT overload the PowerCenter or use it for some major items that weren't fit for this power source. I tried everything possible to make sure that I was using it properly, but I didn't expect using a Monster PowerCenter like this could be so complicated and difficult to use, if I remember correctly (it's been a while since I purchased this and because I returned it immediately I am giving the details that I remember from my experience). Perhaps you'll get a better product than I did and will have better luck keeping it in working order. I bought it because I've never had problems with Monster's more expensive/better quality products.

I was surprised how little difference this unit made. First, it has fewer ports for your electrical hardware than most standard surge protectors. I had to leave some of my electronics plugged into my old surge protector so I could plug my computer and accessories in this unit. My computer and printer go to sleep, but hours later, nothing happens. My printer finally shut down two days after not in use. Based on a typical ROI, this will pay for itself in about 10 year.

This is the third of this type of product I've purchased, the second also from Monster. At the time I purchased this one it appeared to be an end of product sale and was heavily discounted, although I continue to see it available. All of the products like this - power sensing on one outlet to control power to other outlets - has worked well for me. I've learned from experience the controlling product has to consume a fair amount of power to properly trigger the other outlets. Part of that is when my primary device is off, it really isn't off. It can come on using the remote control so it always has to be awake enough to see the remote. While it would be nice to have a threshold adjustment I've managed well with all of the primary devices I've used.

Does the job, it hasn't had to protect against a surge yet, I had another green switch from another brand that I got from a big box store that didn't work. So I order this and it fits the bill, I love switching off equipment that I don't use, and to do it automatically, it gets done!

I have 2 other power saving power-strips that I've been using for years, and they do exactly what they're supposed to do. This one simply doesn't work. have my PC plugged into the controlling plug, and my 2 monitors and a printer in the controlled ports. Not only do the other ports never turn off, If I come back the next day, my computer has magically restarted (it's never done that on regular power). I went to the Monster site to see if there were some directions that I'm missing to make this thing work correctly, and I couldn't even find any reference to this product on their support page. It seems even they know it's a dud, but sadly you can still buy it here. Don't waste your money on this item. Monster's focus is power for Video-Audio, and this must have been their attempt to enter this power-saving market, but they seem to have missed the mark

Edit: I'm bumping this up. After using it with my computer, I've founded it great. Once the computer shuts down so does everything else. So I'm bumping it to 3 stars. This power strip's green feature can not be turned off. This limits the functionality massively. Need always on ports? Sorry only two are always on. The other 4 turn off with the one master one draws too little power. This means it's only useful for desktop computers of a certain size. Otherwise it's a very expensive extension cord. The design error here was not to have a switch to turn the green power thing off.

I used a 65" LG OLED (oled65b6p) TV on the trigger side and this worked perfectly to switch on/off my subwoofer amp and some other devices. A very economical solution to the problem when your home theater receiver does not have a switched A/C outlet.