Hi has anyone seen wall sockets with a normal power outlet and one or 2 usb ones here in Thailand ?

I have seen them in the Netherlands but not here. I could have missed them.

Ok stupid me i forgot to check lazada

I have an 8 port powered USB hub that plugs into the wall for power, and also plugs into my computer. It leaves me 8 extra ports to plug USB items into. It works like a docking station for my laptop in that my full sized mouse and keyboard run off that hub (wireless but still need USB) as does my external HDD and a couple of other things. I plug it into a normal power strip which has my laptop charger and printer and all plugged into it. That's two items - power strip and USB hub.

All I have to do to take my laptop is unplug the hub from the laptop and unplug and grab my charger and I'm outta here.

Cheers.

I know about those but that was not what I am looking for. Just a wall plug with usb outlets to charge things and it keeps the house tidy.

Those plugs you describe are good near a computer.

I can not swear that I have seen them in the usual home stores etc.

They are on offer in Thailand with the AC plugs that are usual here.

One example, 350 Baht:

http://www.projectelec.com/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2-666-%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B1%E0%B9%8A%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%9Fac_220__%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B5_usb_%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A7_.html

Yes those are the ones i saw on lazada. I would have loved an build up instead of a built in (the wall) version. Sorry don't know the English term.

Both of you thanks for the imput.

I would have loved an build up instead of a built in (the wall) version

You would have to look for a matching case / housing for surface mount.

Should be doable.

Thanks i will look into it i did not know this was possible.

Don't hang me if not

For external housing it would be better to have a plug in the "standard size", two plugs side by side as most outlets.

The rectangular size seems quite "exotic",

Always best when you find it in a store where you can try it out/have a hand on it.

I wont hang you dont worry. I will just see if i can find something.

There's another thread here somewhere leading to the HACO unit.

Here http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/790947-electricity-multifunction-socket

This is what you want Haco Deco Code: W8201USB

http://www.hacothailand.com/product-engsearch.php?txtsearch=W8201USB&imageField.x=0&imageField.y=0

With the likes of power surge and fluctuating supply, I would want the mains well protected before trusting my phone, iPad etc to a USB built into a mains socket.

With the likes of power surge and fluctuating supply, I would want the mains well protected before trusting my phone, iPad etc to a USB built into a mains socket.

How is that any different that plugging in a wall wart to do the same thing , they both will have protection built in

There's another thread here somewhere leading to the HACO unit.

Here http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/790947-electricity-multifunction-socket

This is what you want Haco Deco Code: W8201USB

http://www.hacothailand.com/product-engsearch.php?txtsearch=W8201USB&imageField.x=0&imageField.y=0

With this type of outlets, how 'good' is the quality of the output DC?

Would the amperage suit all devices?

Basically, is it advisable to use these as a charger for your expensive equipment?

I always doubted these and car cigarette lighter USB chargers.