Sensibly Powering DC Technology?

splatnet asks: "Having upgraded my PC to a Mac Mini all my IT kit is now DC. The Mini, my flatscreen, external USB HDD, USB DVD writer, JBL speakers, ADSL/Wireless Router. I have practically the same amount of space taken up for transformers as I do computer equipment! Has anyone found/invented a way to power multiple DC devices (all with slightly different power requirements)? I'm thinking in terms of space/convenience/running costs etc." It would be neat if there was a DC power source that could be tuned to a specific voltage, as well as modular plugs to fit your various devices. Is there anything out there that comes close?

Comments

Sticky tape and elmers

[TristanBrotherton]

1) Take power bricks and place in pile. 2) Cover in duct tape. 3) Continue wrapping of duck tape over cables. 4) Spray paint blue. Voila, a uni power brick... Seriously, i have this problem too, its even worse for traveling with devices. Most of the time the power brick is bigger than the gadget. I ended up building my powerbricks into my table, (underneath the desk) looks neater. Not much more functional. -tris me

Re:Sticky tape and elmers

[TristanBrotherton]

Yes, that is true in theory. I neglected to mention the use of the Elmers. The elmers glue is used to attatch large purple heatsinks. . Na na na naaa

I'm waiting for the day

[Bin_jammin]

When houses will be wired for DC for just this reason. Imagine a nice plug that's secure in the wall like 110v so it won't be flopping around, and having a 12vdc and 5vdc wall plate. Any other requirements could be done by stepping voltage down.

Tesla broadcast

[macz]

Get a big tesla coil and broadcast the power wirelessly to your devices. Try not to worry about the side effects.