Is switching a surge protecter "off" as good as unplugging what's plugged into it?

I just moved the surge protecter into my room where my Mac mini, Proscan 19" display, iPad dock charger, and Kindle 3 charger are so I can more easily unplug items from the outlets (the power outlet is behind my dresser). When I flip the surge protecter to "off", I'm unable to turn on anything which makes me wonder; is flipping the switch on the surge protecter to "off" as good as unplugging everything connected to it?
Thanks!

There is no need to do either.
Leave your surge protector on, plus your display and other devices plugged in all the time.

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