Your LAPTOP POWER Cable

GIZMAG. . . . The weakest link in the hardware chain bringing charge to your laptop is usually the power cord input - anyone who has ever damaged the connection and been left with spontaneous power-downs, or with a cord that only functions on a specific angle, will be familiar with this problem. This simple and affordable Cable Retention Device (CRD) from Jerkstopper is aimed at protecting this weak spot by providing an extra stay and reducing the likelihood of accidental - and expensive - bumps to the power cord.

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Field Tested: JerkStopper - Macbook users have the MagSafe adapters, PC notebook users have… the Jerkstopper . If you are worried about ripping the power cord violently from your notebook, thus damaging your notebook's power plug and possibly more, the Jerkstopper is the right product for you. Each order comes with three plugs — one each for USB, modem and network ports. Installation is easy — put the plug into the desired port, slide the end part to the side, align the cable with the plugged in part and push the end part back. Very easy, takes less than a minute.

Once installed, the device does exactly what it's supposed to do — it keeps your power cable in place. We tried to jerk it off, but it was impossible to do.

SMALL BUSINESS TECH . . . The Jerk Stopper is a simple solution for a problem that should not even exist. The goal of the Jerk Stopper is to limit the damage to power plugs in notebook computers. I have seen many notebook computers with power plug damage due to someone tripping over a power cord and ripping the outlet from the computer. Most of the time the damage is extensive because manufacturers generally directly solder the plug to the computer main board.

GADGETSPY. . . Laptop users have probably experienced the annoyance of knocking the power cable out once in a while. Who would have thought a small, simple piece of plastic could solve the problem? The JerkStopper is a simple but incredibly well built solution - it feels solid and does the job. What else can you say about a small bit of black plastic?

GETUSB.INFO . . . Have you stumbled across your laptop power cord while it was lying on the floor, jerking your computer off the desk? I have, and although no damage was done to my laptop, it did loosen my power connector inside the computer. If you are one of those unlucky ones who did some damage, chances are you spent between $100 and $200 for getting the power connector fixed. Ouch.

EXPERIENCE MOBILITY . . . . JERKSTOPPER ... It's a good idea. Check out this little item and see if this is something that you might need to save that laptop power connector from being damaged.  It's a great idea!

FIXMYJACK.COM's BLOGSPOT . . . This very basic, inexpensive tool, can save you hundreds.  FixMyJack.com has tested this item under several conditions, and it has in fact proven itself to be effective at drastically reducing, and stopping potential dc jack damage. Its purpose is simply, added, extra support.  Its like a little hand holding onto the ac cable at all times. We give this product a Five Star rating.

ENGADGET . . . Someone knows your darkest fears, your deepest regrets, your most painful memories... and they know they're all related to your power cord being yanked violently out of your laptop.

BUZZTRACKER. . . . Well thankfully, that someone has taken the law into their own hands, and is attempting to halt further infractions against your personage and / or computers.

ACCESS ON MAIN STREET . . . We can think of several functions we'd like a product called JerkStopper to perform, but we'll happily settle for the real one: preventing laptop power cables from accidentally being yanked out. This nifty solution from Damage Control Products will be great for people who may inadvertantly have problems due to spasticity, running over cords with wheelchairs, or basic klutziness.