'vertical' sockets on power strips are just stupid. I almost exclusively use strips with diagonal (or horizontal) positioned sockets, so I can put more adapters next to each other. Sure, they must cost a bit more in construction, but it's better than leaving half the sockets unused. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:German_power_strip.JPG
That does not solve all the possible problems with arranging sockets. But ultimately, no matter what you use, there are going to be ways to deal with it. The one you link is one, I have seen many other designs. I own many strips like that as well. For example, http://www.powersquid.com/
However, when you're aiming to provide power for hundreds if not thousands of laptops and other devices, those costs of finding a better designed strip add up pretty fast. It's a lot simpler to buy ones like these in bulk.
At any rate, I might note they didn't do this in 2007, or at least I didn't really notice it and it wasn't this plentiful. You generally had to rely on sitting near a wall or a floor outlet to get power. For that matter, outside of conference sessions, it was not easy to find a place to plug in beyond the scant tables and beanbag chairs. And some places, no specially designed strip could solve if there's nowhere to plug it in ;)
Oh, we are already trying to form a power (as in 'electricity', not 'ace') team for HAR2009 - the biggest challenge, I think, is providing enough current for thousands of geeks. In that sense, it might be wise not to make power too available.
Just sell charged batteries in a corner, that would be the most lucrative ;)
Yes, but keep in mind WWDC is not cheap. :p When you're charging that much, little things like power matter. Plus, this was in a nice and big venue designed for these kinds of events.
btw, Apple did have a battery charging station at WWDC where you can drop your battery off. I opted to just plug in.
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I almost exclusively use strips with diagonal (or horizontal) positioned sockets, so I can put more adapters next to each other. Sure, they must cost a bit more in construction, but it's better than leaving half the sockets unused.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:German_power_strip.JPG
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However, when you're aiming to provide power for hundreds if not thousands of laptops and other devices, those costs of finding a better designed strip add up pretty fast. It's a lot simpler to buy ones like these in bulk.
At any rate, I might note they didn't do this in 2007, or at least I didn't really notice it and it wasn't this plentiful. You generally had to rely on sitting near a wall or a floor outlet to get power. For that matter, outside of conference sessions, it was not easy to find a place to plug in beyond the scant tables and beanbag chairs. And some places, no specially designed strip could solve if there's nowhere to plug it in ;)
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Just sell charged batteries in a corner, that would be the most lucrative ;)
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btw, Apple did have a battery charging station at WWDC where you can drop your battery off. I opted to just plug in.
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