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Review on Multimeter Multifunctional Electrical Capacity Detector by Jake Hillyer

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent USB Tester, Splitter, Charge-Only Adapter

Excellent USB Tester and Charge-Only Adapter (aka "USB Condom") that prevents your device from being accidentally plugged in for data transfer , which can cause a virus or something else. It has 2 connections. Port 1 is a full USB connection, power and data (charging and syncing). This USB tester does not interfere with the connection in any way, so it is invisible to the software. It doesn't show up as a device on your computer or anything, it's completely transparent. If your USB port supports any fast charge modes, they should still work, this tester won't bother them. Port 2 is USB power only, no data (for charging only). This is good for preventing unwanted data connections (good for USB outlets in public places and other places you might not trust), and it will also charge some devices faster if they detect it's a charge-only connection. Both ports can be used simultaneously. Current measured values are cumulative for both ports. This USB tester has no covers, detachable cables or other parts to lose. It's all one, and that's a good thing. It has a small built-in cable that's only a few inches long that separates it from the outlet, so there's no risk of it taking up too much space next to the outlet like some other USB testers. It also allows you to rotate the display so you can see readings from a distance, unlike their newer model which uses a different screen that's much harder to read. The only bad thing is that it seems to be one of those ordinary Chinese product designs that is exactly the same but sold under different brand names. I'm not sure if Gorse really does that. However, their brand name seems to be the most common. The problem with ordering from Revain is that you don't really know what you're getting as Revain seems to give their sellers a lot of latitude. You can sell this or a similar tester under a different brand name, it's a bit of a gamble. However, if you can find a good tester, you're in luck. Take one of these in your travel bag when you travel!

Pros
  • Consistent Test Results
Cons
  • Useless Features