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For UK peeps, wouldn't this be lovely?

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This would be so good for those of us who live in Blighty. ** hum, will it ever get past concept though? I hope so!
 
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If it doesn't I'll start making them. Its a fantastic idea!
 
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Cool idea, they could have used a nicer socket to illustrate it mind you!
 
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That is genius! Although our plugs are one of the safest in the world they are a nightmare when it comes to packing things into bags as they either damage other stuff in the bag, damage the bag or damage you when you are carrying the bag. I'd buy a dozen or more straight away!
 
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I'm not familiar with UK plugs, but it looks like the actuall physical connection is deeply recessed into the outlet to avoid little fingers from getting shocked, which also causes the issue with the large adapter plugs. Is that the problem?
 
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I'm also unfamiliar with UK plugs, but from the looks of it this looks like a genius space saving design!
 
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Holy god I want someone to start making these plugs!!!
 
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It would be great !! One question for the UK peeps: Have you ever stepped on a British plug barefoot before ? Its like childbirth for 4 seconds !!
 
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H4ckJ0b said:
It would be great !! One question for the UK peeps: Have you ever stepped on a British plug barefoot before ? Its like childbirth for 4 seconds !!
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I don't think I can imagine what child birth feels like..unless I was actually a women and was actually having a child naturally. >_>"

I'm quite surprised that this hasn't been done sooner quite frankly. Looks to be very practical and definitely innovative.
 

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