Chapter 3: Eubiq-Need or Want?

I am a person who is particular about a need vs a want. Let's face it, we all no longer have needs anymore. Most of our basic needs have already been fulfilled and more. So it's more like a how badly you want a product to get the product. Get? :) For me I think something that works and doesn't look too bad makes me pretty happy already.

Now, I came across the Eubiq sales office while I was eating at Jaya One. Eubiq products are produced in Singapore. The concept is instead of using conventional power points, you use what they call power tracks. The shortest power track they have is 600mm which can take roughly 6 power points. So what's interesting about it? The cool thing is the power points can be taken out at any time and shifted to be used elsewhere.

I asked a lot more questions regarding the product of course.
What is it made of? Aluminium
Any maintainenece for this product? No but you may need to replace the rubber after about 4 years and that is FOC.
Why would I get something like this? To avoid messy wiring, and for safety purposes (kids etc).
Can I hide it? Yea but the point is to show it (At this I went =_='' In marketing, this is called free promotion)

I thought long and hard about it as it is a very interesting concept but I realised that that is all it is. An interesting concept. They don't help you save electricity, cost (very high) or any hassle. In fact the sales person told me that I can move the power points around if I don't want to buy too many plug points due to the price. But isn't hassle-free a buying factor? Weird. To be honest, it works just like an extension cable albeit a very expensive one. They use one power outlet and extend it to be able to take 6 (6, maximum for the 600mm track, which makes me wonder about the safety factor again). So, I decided it's a NO GO for me because I don't see a point in it. Plus, everytime it screws up I HAVE to only call Eubiq? My neighbourhood electrician ain't gonna understand this and what if it affects warranty and etc? However, I will recommend it for people who have too much money to spend and wanna look cool. :)

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