Advertisements

This page documents historical advertisements for surge protectors, power-protection products, and related electrical accessories.

Many products advertised during the personal-computing era are poorly documented today. Historical advertisements can provide valuable information regarding product features, pricing, marketing claims, manufacturers, and distribution channels.

1992

Honeywell Power LockOut

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  CompuServe Magazine, January 1992.
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  GO Mall Shopper's Guide insert accompanying the January 1992 issue of CompuServe Magazine.
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  Advertisement for the Honeywell Power LockOut, a keyed power-control device advertised as including a built-in surge protector.

The January 1992 GO Mall Shopper's Guide insert section of CompuServe Magazine included an advertisement for the Honeywell Power LockOut.

The device was marketed as a keyed power-control accessory intended to prevent unauthorized operation of power tools, computers, appliances, and other electrical equipment. The advertisement stated that the device incorporated a built-in surge protector and plugged into a standard wall outlet.

Advertised price: $19.95

Source: CompuServe Magazine, January 1992, GO Mall Shopper's Guide.

See Also

• Opti-UPS
• UPS Systems
• PC Magazine References