@cengland0@mythereal Actually, the description is vague. He could be entirely correct and the 2.1 A rating is total output or it really could be per port.
@cengland0@mythereal@ohhwell Given the vintage of these, both the total current/power and each port individually are rated at 2.1 amps or optimistically 10.5 watts.
The per-port current limit is enforced with PTC “fuses”, unless they cost reduced them out of the circuit.
The total power is usually limited by the wimpiest component in the circuit. The most expensive component is an inductor. More powerful inductors cost more money.
The original engineer probably specified components such that the circuit as designed would be able to supply somewhat more than 10 watts. It was probably built with lower cost parts that don’t meet those specifications.
By design, the output voltage will drop below 5 volts as the current draw exceeds the capability of the power supply. The charging circuit in a phone will detect the voltage drop and draw less current.
If there are PTC “fuses” and enough current flows for them to matter, the voltage will drop on just the one port, with a much steeper current to voltage curve.
If these date back to 2010 or before, the port labeled “tablet” may actually be different, but not in a way that matters to modern USB devices.
@mythereal@cengland0 Actually I found the only solid hint (/answer?) on the Aduro website. There’s an image w/ details of each feature and it shows “2 USB PORTS Delivers 2.4 Amp shared total output”.
Why can’t you ship this to Louisiana? Why do you not provide a list so your very important customers don’t have to waste their time and get frustrated unsuccessfully trying to give you business?
@Thumperchick@ExtraMedium
It looks like something’s wrong with the ordering - nobody’s bought any and people are saying it can’t ship to all these states.
Evidently, these contraptions can’t be shipped anywhere; not to my state, anyway!! And, Where I live is irrelevant 'cause it just is, plus because, again, they can’t freaking be shipped Any-Fn-Where!! FYI, meh, I didn’t want these anyway, but was just gonna buy them to buy some crap during this darn month, since I pay $5.30 per month for free shipping!! Whatever,…
Okie Dokie, I checked back this morning & meh says they fixed it, so I just hope the ‘it’s’ is the fn Shipping dilemma!! I’m just gonna try it again & see does they take me money- I can always use more outlets as I listen to AC/DC
My wall garage door opener, modem and dishwasher. Invested in a whole home surge protector and went from regular power bumps to zero and no more fried anything but chicken!
@MrNews not even close to being the same model. This is what yours look like from the link you provided and clearly different from anything meh is selling today.
For price comparisons, you should at least compare the same exact items. If you are just looking for a 6 outlet surge protector and don’t care about the outlet configuration then congratulations on finding one a couple pennies cheaper.
Bought the swivel version a few years ago and never used them (was also $15 for two).
Biggest reason was because you have to unscrew the wall plate to install. To be clear, today’s item does not do this right? Wondering if I should buy today’s surge protectors instead, and donate/gift the other ones.
Got mine yesterday. Unfortunately was sent the incorrect ones. I ordered the 3 outlet & got the 2 outlet instead. Sent a customer service email. Hoping for the best.
@Xty Same thing happened to us. And it came from Morningsave rather than Meh itself. Weird. Wonder if they ran out or something? Let me know what customer service says for you.
@dslonaker they asked for a pic of the product & invoice. I emailed that & have been offered a refund or replacement. I’m waiting to see what replacement entails, as that’s what I’d prefer, but not if it’s a lot of complication.
Specs
Aduro Surge Multi Charging Station with 3 Outlets & Dual USB Ports
Aduro Surge Multi Charging Station with 2 Outlets & Dual USB Ports
What’s Included?
OR
OR
Price Comparison
$59.98 at Aduro 1 | 2
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Dec 15 - Thursday, Dec 18
Can you play Quake on these? Or Doom?
“And though the holes were rather small…” (Beatles)
@mcemanuel They had to count them all.
Now they know ho many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall.
@mcemanuel @Trinityscrew
“I’d love to turn you on”
But I can’t because I don’t have a charging outlet to power you up.
Do they work with a Mac?
USB is just 1A per port? I guess I do need to charge my iPod.
@mythereal you should read that again.
@cengland0 @mythereal comment deleted in 3… 2… 1…
@cengland0 @mythereal
It does not state “per port” anywhere that I could see, so I am not assuming that it is a per port spec, and as such am not buying these.
TBH, there are other reasons, but nobody needs to hear about those.
@cengland0 @mythereal Actually, the description is vague. He could be entirely correct and the 2.1 A rating is total output or it really could be per port.
@cengland0 @mythereal @ohhwell Given the vintage of these, both the total current/power and each port individually are rated at 2.1 amps or optimistically 10.5 watts.
The per-port current limit is enforced with PTC “fuses”, unless they cost reduced them out of the circuit.
The total power is usually limited by the wimpiest component in the circuit. The most expensive component is an inductor. More powerful inductors cost more money.
The original engineer probably specified components such that the circuit as designed would be able to supply somewhat more than 10 watts. It was probably built with lower cost parts that don’t meet those specifications.
By design, the output voltage will drop below 5 volts as the current draw exceeds the capability of the power supply. The charging circuit in a phone will detect the voltage drop and draw less current.
If there are PTC “fuses” and enough current flows for them to matter, the voltage will drop on just the one port, with a much steeper current to voltage curve.
If these date back to 2010 or before, the port labeled “tablet” may actually be different, but not in a way that matters to modern USB devices.
@cengland0 @hamjudo @mythereal @ohhwell
@mythereal @cengland0 Actually I found the only solid hint (/answer?) on the Aduro website. There’s an image w/ details of each feature and it shows “2 USB PORTS Delivers 2.4 Amp shared total output”.
Find the image on the page since I’m not easily able to get the image URL from their page: https://www.aduroproducts.com/collections/surge-protectors/products/surge-multi-charging-station-3-outlet-2-usb
@mythereal @pauLuap
Here’s the image url.
But also notice it says 2.4A and not 2.1A. Might be a different edition of this model.
Protect yourself from the Serge?? You mean Sergio Mendes?? You fear a Brazilian musician? Or is it that you just can’t do the Bossa Nova?
@eeterrific
/youtube beverly hills cop serge achmed
Are these ul rated?
@jayman007 Looks like Intertek listed (to UL standards). You can see the ETL mark on the back side pic.
https://www.intertek.com/marks/etl/
@jayman007 @narfcake Amazon also has them described as ETL certified.
Why can’t you ship these to North Carolina?
@Clark That does help explain why no one has successfully purchased any.
Oops, something is broken.
@Clark Can’t ship to Kansas either?
Looks like the USB are the only DC outlets in this offering.
@Euniceandrich no kidding. I was about to be really surprised at a AC->DC conversion surge protector.
Assuming it’s a typo.
So, why can’t you ship these to Utah?
@mr_crash_davis You know why.
@mr_crash_davis @yakkoTDI but I don’t know why…? So can you explain? Lol
@mr_crash_davis @paigeleianne Well it was just supposed to be a funny reply until it turned out he broke shipping to the whole country.
Whelp, looks like Texas is also on the ban list…
@JennFrepa …as it should be.
@pmarin Well bless your heart since it appears you never noticed the return address on your meh packages.
Why can’t you ship to IL?
I can not buy this. Why can it not be shipped to WA?!
No California shipping
OH MY GOD THEY GOT A CHARGE OUT OF GLEN!!!
The force is not strong in this one.
Can’t ship these to Michigan either…
What state can these ship to???
Can’t ship it to TN? Really?
Can’t ship to FL??
Why can’t you ship this to Louisiana? Why do you not provide a list so your very important customers don’t have to waste their time and get frustrated unsuccessfully trying to give you business?
@Thumperchick @ExtraMedium
It looks like something’s wrong with the ordering - nobody’s bought any and people are saying it can’t ship to all these states.
@Kyeh Thanks for the shoutout. Problem has been solved.
@ExtraMedium I saw that!
Can’t ship to Ok either for some reason… somebody broke something!
Can’t ship to CO either…
/buy --type “2x 3 Outlets”
I just want to see what the bot says…
@etingel Oops, sorry. We can’t ship this to MN.
@etingel @mediocrebot The bot is a liar, just try it again.
No ship, Sherlock!
Can you ship this to New York or should I not even bother going through the effort?
@pdakinjr no ship NY either- I’m pretty mehhed off about it too…
Maybe the ordering server had a surge
@ybmuG Or it was overloaded and got scared shipless.
@mike808 @ybmuG Ship broke. Front fell off…
@ExtraMedium @ybmuG That clip is hilarious. You sure these weren’t an American politician and broadcast news anchor?
Weird that you wouldn’t be able to ship to like, any state.
Home Depot has some Class A fire hazards down the street.
I blame captcha.
Please realize CAPTCHA is a fellow robot like you.
Hawaii and Alaska are probably laughing at the rest of us going through what they go through on a regular basis.
KuoH
This is clearly for Puerto Rico and Guam residents only.
Evidently, these contraptions can’t be shipped anywhere; not to my state, anyway!!
And, Where I live is irrelevant 'cause it just is, plus because, again, they can’t freaking be shipped Any-Fn-Where!!
FYI, meh, I didn’t want these anyway, but was just gonna buy them to buy some crap during this darn month, since I pay $5.30 per month for free shipping!! 
Whatever,…
New Yorkers can’t get them shipped and can’t get no satisfaction
No MA either. Won’t even ship it to their mother…
Can’t ship to VA either
You know it’s broke when the “Live Free or Die” state can’t get it.
We are aware that this was set up incorrectly and can’t be purchased at this time. It’s not you, it’s us.
@ExtraMedium
Heard that before…
/giphy it’s not you, it’s me
@ybmuG Trying to let you down easy.
@ybmuG We fixed the shipping option so you can buy it. Shut up and give us your money!
Great write up.
@tweezak as someone on the far side of middle
aged, I loved it
Can’t ship to MD
Dear Meh,
You have one job.
/image shut up and take my money
Looks like someone is getting an OSR (Oh Shit! Report) tomorrow morning.
@mike808 Nice remark potty mouth!!!
And add Idaho to the list of no ship states!
@rumpkin Greater or Lesser Idaho?
This was a fever dream. You all imagined it. Don’t believe me, try it again!
/buy --type “2x 3 Outlets”
Moment of truth…!
@etingel It worked! Your order number is: cavernous-temperate-poltergeist
/image cavernous temperate poltergeist
Is there an AC outlet model?
Okie Dokie, I checked back this morning & meh says they fixed it, so I just hope the ‘it’s’ is the fn Shipping dilemma!!
I’m just gonna try it again & see does they take me money
- I can always use more outlets as I listen to AC/DC 
IT WORKED!
& my order # is:
Boorish-Mild-Ladybug! 
Woopdefndoodoo!! 
natty-airy-skunk yippee!
My wall garage door opener, modem and dishwasher. Invested in a whole home surge protector and went from regular power bumps to zero and no more fried anything but chicken!
@Goofmont No fried eggs? No fried potatoes? No fried fish? How about turkey? Bacon? Empanadas?
@yakkoTDI Alas no, prefer scrambled, baked, baked, roasted, baked and never had empanadas so maybe?
Got two 6-outlet plugs with USB ports, same brand, for $14.99 w/ free shipping (or one for $8.99) over at Daily Steals…
https://dailysteals.com/aduro-6-outlet-surge-protector-with-dual-usb-ports/
@MrNews Also, good reviews on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Aduro-Protector-Multiple-Splitter-Extender/dp/B086VSK8GN/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Aduro%2B6-Outlet&qid=1629746479&sr=8-3&th=1
@MrNews not even close to being the same model. This is what yours look like from the link you provided and clearly different from anything meh is selling today.
For price comparisons, you should at least compare the same exact items. If you are just looking for a 6 outlet surge protector and don’t care about the outlet configuration then congratulations on finding one a couple pennies cheaper.
/giphy kind-courageous-earwig
/giphy unsuitable-occupied-kale
@ybmuG Well, THAT was freaky - and I swear, it was my first post…
Bought the swivel version a few years ago and never used them (was also $15 for two).
Biggest reason was because you have to unscrew the wall plate to install. To be clear, today’s item does not do this right? Wondering if I should buy today’s surge protectors instead, and donate/gift the other ones.
I have a PO box and they said can’t deliver to PO box. So I gave my home address and they couldn’t deliver THERE!! WTF???
Got mine yesterday. Unfortunately was sent the incorrect ones. I ordered the 3 outlet & got the 2 outlet instead. Sent a customer service email. Hoping for the best.
@Xty Same thing happened to us. And it came from Morningsave rather than Meh itself. Weird. Wonder if they ran out or something? Let me know what customer service says for you.
@dslonaker they asked for a pic of the product & invoice. I emailed that & have been offered a refund or replacement. I’m waiting to see what replacement entails, as that’s what I’d prefer, but not if it’s a lot of complication.