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Portable Power Accessories Gallery [Inactive]
by Douglas Dixon
The 2000s Mobile Digital Revolution:
Cell Phones to Smartphones, Walkman to Media Players, CD to Flash to Web Services
Historical perspective on some interesting technology and trends in digital home media.
They include some sample products illustrating these trends.
Information and pricing are summarized from public sources as of when they were added,
and may be incorrect or out of date.
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Portable Power Trends
Universal power / chargers, device-specific adapters / tips
Portable Power
Batteries and LED Flashlights - Portable power
Portable Batteries / Chargers - Portable power
Fuel Cell -
Chemical energy
Solar
Chargers - Renewable energy
Portable
Power Adapters
- Wall, car; Phone to laptop
Wireless Power
See also:
Portable Media
Player Gallery -- MP3 / video players, Multifunction devices
Mobile
Communications Gallery -- Mobile media, Phones and PDAs
Portable Storage
Gallery -- Cards and drives, Flash and hard disk
Portable Audio
Accessories Gallery -- Headsets, speakers, Bluetooth
Peripherals and Accessories Gallery
-- Keyboards / mice, USB / data, portable power
Find related Power
articles in the Manifest Tech Blog
Portable Power Trends - Holiday 2009
See also:
Portable Power Features
- Rechargeable Battery - Pre-Charged Rechargeable, Rechargeable Li-ion, Alkaline
-> Lithium
- Universal Chargers - Adapters for popular devices
~ 5-8 watts - Mobile phones, PDAs, media players, Mobile
headsets
~ 18 watts - Digital cameras, camcorders
~ 70 watts - Portable game players, Portable DVD players,
GPS systems, satellite radio
~ 75 - 100 watts - Notebooks
- Travel: 110 to 230 volts, 50/60h
- Multiple devices: Charge simultaneously
- Power source: Batteries, USB / mini (5V)
Audio feed - Passenger headset jack
Wall power, cars, and airplanes
- Solar power
- Wireless power
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Batteries and LED Flashlights
Duracell - Batteries and Chargers
Duracell Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries (9/07)
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- Nickel metal hydride (NiMH) cells
- Come charged and ready to use out of the pack
Don't need to charge before using for the first time
- Stay charged longer and have to be recharged less often
- Retains power for up to 365 days while not in use
- $12.99 for four-pack
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Duracell - Daylite LED Flashlight (8/08, 11/09)
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- Brighter, whiter, even beam, without typical flashlight dark spot
- Combines LED technology with precision focus
Uses both a lens and a reflector to capture and
project up to 100% of the light
- TrueBeam technology focuses and projects more light than typical LED
and bulb
- 20x brighter, 5x battery life
- Adjust from focused spotlight to floodlight - 3:1
- Sleek, durable, rugged design, aircraft grade aluminum
- Batteries included, Lifetime guarantee
- Duracell Daylite with AA batteries (3W / 80 Lumens), $24
- Duracell Daylite with AAA batteries (3W / 80 Lumens), $24
- Duracell Daylite CR123 (4W / 160 Lumens), $34
- www.duracell.com/daylite
 Find
the Duracell
Daylite LED Flashlight on Amazon.com
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Duracell Chargers - Lithium-Ion Rechargeables (8/09)
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- Duracell Pocket Charger - $19 - 500 mAh
Pocket-sized, supplemental charger for cell phones
miniUSB charging arm, up to 60 percent more talk time
- Duracell Instant Charger - $29 - 1500 mAh
miniUSB and USB ports, Power switch
Recharges through USB port, Includes USB to miniUSB cord
iPod classic up to 50 hours, nano 45 hours, Cell phones 180 miinutes
- Duracell Powerhouse Charger - $49 - 2000 mAh
Charge two devices at once, USB port and miniUSB arm, Power switch
Reserve power for cell phone, PDA or MP3 player, many digital cameras
- PR 8/09 - http://www.pginvestor.com/...
- www.duracell.com/us/smartpower/products_PowerReserve.asp
Find
the Duracell
Pocket Charger, Instant Charger,
and Powerhouse Chargeron Amazon.com
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Energizer - Batteries and Chargers
Battery performance
- Energizer AA 2500 mAh - Up to 325 digital pictures per charge, 6 hours toy
playtime
- Energizer AA 2000 mAh - Up to 225 digital pictures per charge, 5 hours toy
playtime
- Energizer AAA 900 mAh NiMH - Up to 6.5 hours of playing time on an MP3
player
Energizer e2 Lithium batteries
- Long lasting - AA batteries last up to 7x longer in digital cameras
vs. leading ordinary alkaline
batteries
- Up to 90 digital photos for Duracell Coppertop
- Up to 120 for Duracell Ultra Digital
- Up to 200 for Panasonic Oxyride
- Up to 200 for Duracell PowerPix
- Up to 630 for Energizer e2 Lithium
- Lightweight - 33% lighter than alkaline AA/AAA
- Performance in extreme temperatures ~ -40 to 140 F (-40 C to 60 C)
vs. alkaline ~ 0 - 130 F
- 15-year shelf life
Re-launch of Energizer MAX AAAA battery -- Re-launch (1/07)
- Power needs of small high-tech devices
- vs standard AAA: weigh 43% less, 40% smaller volume, 20%
thinner
- 42.5 mm long , 8.3 mm diameter, approx. 6.5 grams
- Approximately 1.5 volts, 625 mAh
Energizer - LED Flashlights
Energizer Glas Flameless Candle (10/11)
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- Candle and holder for warm glow with realistic flickering effect
- Flameless - No open flame, soot, wax, smoke
- Matte black base, clear acrylic shade, no fake wicks or bulbs
- Also Edge Flameless Candles in contemporary square silhouette
- 3 energy-efficient LEDs, never need replacing
- 3 AA batteries, Up to 300 hours, 4 hour auto off
- 6.0 / 4.0 x 3.6 x 3.6 in.
- 10/11 - 6 inch - $21.99 / $17.93, 4 inch - $19.99 / $16.63
- www.energizer.com/householdlighting/products
Find
the Energizer
Glas Flameless Candle on Amazon.com |
Energizer Hard Case line
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Energizer Hard Case Professional 2AA Swivel Light
- Rotating swivel head (125 degrees)
- 4 lights: high intensity white LED, 2 red for night vision, 1 green
for pipe inspection
- 80 lumens, 4 hour run time with included 2 AA Energizer Max alkaline
batteries
- Impact resistant plastic, rubber fittings and grips
- Shatterproof lens survives 20 foot drop
- 2 & 4 AAA battery models, around $29
Find
the Energizer
Hard Case Professional Swivel Light
and the Energizer
LED Flashlight on Amazon.com
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Energizer Energi To Go Instant Cell Phone Charger (1/07)
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- Light-weight, portable, powered with 2 AA batteries
- Intelligent control chip maximizes power transfer to the cell phone
- Power conversion technology optimizes battery performance
- Battery charge termination control
- Place calls within 30 seconds of activating
- Up to 9 hours on GSM phones and up to 3 hours on CDMA phones
- Packaged with various adapters, supports over 80% of U.S. wireless phone brands
- $19.99 (includes 2 Energizer Lithium AA batteries
- www.energizer.com/energitogo
Find
the Energizer
Energi-To-Go Charger on Amazon.com |
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Battery with USB or swappable tips
ZAGG - ZAGGsparq 2.0
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- Portable USB charger and battery
- Battery carries multiple charges
- 4 full recharges for iPhone and smartphones
- Adds 5 to 6 hours of video playback to iPad
- Charge iPad from 0 to 60%, at same rate as iPad wall charger
- Dual USB charger - Charge two devices at once
- Use your device's USB cable
- Top port is Optimized - Charges iPad, iPhone, iPod family
- Bottom port is General - Standard USB devices
- Lithium polymer battery, max 6000 mAh @ 50/60 Hz
- LED status lights with button: power level, 25-50-75-100%
- 100-240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz, Max output: 2000mA @ 5V
- 3.5 x 3.5 x 1 in., 8.6 oz.
- Power prongs fold into unit for travel
- www.zagg.com/accessories/zaggsparq.php
- ~12/10 - $99
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the ZAGGsparq on Amazon.com |
mophie - juice pack external batteries for iPod and iPhone (8/10)
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mophie juice pack reserve
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mophie juice pack reserve (6/10)
mophie juice pack boost (8/10)
External lithium polymer batteries
- Charge all iPods and iPhones with iPod connector
- High-output, charges up to twice as fast as conventional 500mAh batteries
- Improved conversion efficiency, more power to device (90% vs. 80%)
- Smart technology turns power on only when connected
- Retractable 30-pin iPod connector
- Charges via micro USB port
- Rechargeable over 500 full cycles
- Does not pass-though charge device while charging battery
- 4 LED status indicator, blink while charging, press button to display level
- LED flashlight -- push and hold to turn on/off
- PR - see http://www.mophie.com/articles.asp?id=138
Find
the mophie juice pack reserve
and juice pack boost on Amazon.com |
mophie juice pack powerstation - for iPod, iPhone & iPad (9/10)
- 3600mAh - $99.95 - 4.31 in x 2.86 in x 0.65 in.
- Charges at up to 2.1 amps. 4X faster than traditional USB batteries; Automatically switches charge, 500 mAh, 1A, 2.1A
- 6 LED charge status indicator, Integrated stand-by switch
- Rechargeable over 500 full cycles; Can pass-though charge device with iPad charger adapter
- http://www.mophie.com/juice-pack-powerstation...
Griffin - TuneJuice Universal USB Battery Charger (1/10)
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- Battery-powered USB charger for mobile phones, MP3 players, other devices
- One USB port - Use device's USB charge/sync cable (not included)
- Replaceable standard batteries - Uses 3 AA batteries (included)
- Pocketable ~ 3 3/8 x 2 1/4 x 3/4 in., lightweight (mostly batteries)
- Adds up to 2.25 hours talk time (on iPhone 3GS)
- Output 5 V @ 850 mA'; LED
- Works best with fresh batteries; best if device battery only partially depleted
- www.griffintechnology.com/products/tunejuice-universal
- PR 1/10 - www.griffintechnology.com/press/releases/90
- 1/10, 3/10 - $24.99 ($11.99 street)
Find
the Griffin TuneJuice Universal on Amazon.com |
Griffin - PowerDuo Reserve - Wall & Auto USB Chargers + iPod Battery (5/09)
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- Bundle with both AC and auto chargers for USB-rechargeable devices
- including iPod, iPhone, other phones and MP3 players
- plus removable battery pack for iPod / iPhone
- PowerBlock Reserve wall charger/adapter with USB port
- PowerJolt Reserve auto charger with USB port
- Reserve backup battery pack - Detachable, small ~ 1 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 1/2
- Charge in PowerBlock or PowerJolt - snap in - magnetic. LEDs
- Dock connector to plug in to iPod / iPhone 5 V DC @ 500 mAh
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- Up to 24 hours music / 6 hours of video on iPod nano 6th gen
- Up to 1.5 hours web access / 2 hours talk on iPhone 3G
- www.griffintechnology.com/products/reserve-battery
- PowerDuo Reserve - both with one battery pack $59 (street $45)
- PowerBlock / PowerJolt w/ battery each $39 (street $29), Battery $19
- PR 5/09 - http://www.griffintechnology.com/press/releases/71
- www.griffintechnology.com/products/powerduo-reserve
Find
the Griffin PowerDuo Reserve, PowerBlock Reserve,
and PowerJolt Reserve on Amazon.com |
iGo - Charge Anywhere - Transportable Battery and Outlet (10/09)
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- Compatible with devices including mobile phones, Bluetooth headsets, smartphones/PDAs, MP3 players, portable gaming devices, digital cameras, GPS
- Charge plugged or unplugged - with internal battery
- Two USB outlets - Power two devices at once
- Wall charger - Charge devices while also charging integrated battery
- Travel-friendly - Plug blades fold for travel
- Power button to turn on charging ports
- Includes 6 ft. USB cable for iGo tips
- 1800 mAh battery - Provides up to three full charges to most mobile devices
- Worldwide: Input power 100-240 VAC; 50/60 Hz, Output power 5W
- ~ 3 1/2 x 2 x 3/4 in.
- PR 10/09 - http://investor.igo.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=120809&p=irol-news&nyo=1
- www.igo.com/Mobile-Device-Chargers/Charge-Anywhere/invt/ps002730004
- Introduced 10/09 $49.99, same 2/10
Find
the iGo - Charge Anywhere on Amazon.com |
Kensington - Rechargeable Pocket Booster for Mobile Phones (09)
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- Includes two rechargeable NiMH AAA batteries (insert in sides)
- Power - USB port on end to charge mobile devices
- Up to 3 hours of extended talk time on mobile/smart phone
- Recharge - USB connector (under end cap) - plug into USB port to recharge
- (Or remove AAA batteries if needed to power other devices, like wireless mouse)
- Includes mini-USB charging cable with micro-USB adapter
- Charging time: 3 - 4 hours, 90% in 3 hours
- Green LED charging indicator: Blinking charging, Steady charged
- Input: 5VDC 0.5A Max.- Output: 5VDC, 0.5A (500 mA) Max.
- Battery capacity: 800mAh (milli Amp-hours)
- Cycle Life: more than 300 times (more than 80% initial capacity)
- 3.875 x 1.25 x 0.56 in. (98.5 x 31.8 x 14.2 mm), 0.67 oz. (20 grams)
- PR 1/09 - http://us.kensington.com/html/16626.html
- http://us.kensington.com/html/16635.html
- $24.99 / $19
Find
the Kensington Pocket Booster on Amazon.com |
Miccus ChargeBlock for iPod / iPhone (9/09)
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- Compact charger for iPods and iPhones (except shuffle)
- Sleek, compact, recharge anywhere - plug on bottom of iPod / iPhone
- Snap on cap protects iPod 30-pin dock connector
- iPod / iPhone usable while charging
- LED lights show charging status and remaining battery life
- Recharge from USB to mini-USB cable (included)
- Up to 11 hours audio, 3 hours video, 3.5 hours talk time
- 800 mAh rechargeable lithium ion battery lasts 500+ charges
- Fully charges in 4 hours
- 2.4 x .0.68 x 1.24, 1.6 oz.
- 9/09 - $39.99
- PR 9/09 - www.miccus.com/press/releases/chargeblock...
- www.miccus.com/products/chargeblock-for-ipod-iphone
Find the Miccus ChargeBlock on Amazon.com |
Energizer - Energi To Go XP (XPAL) - Rechargeable Power Packs (09)
- Line of rechargeable power packs, backup power for portable electronic devices
Cell phones and smartphones, to digital cameras and camcorders, to netbooks and laptops
- Energizer partnership with XPAL Power, www.xpalpower.com
- Precharged, use lithium polymer battery technology, recharge and reuse hundreds of times
- Power packs have battery life indicator lights, Charge time ~ 4 hrs.
- Include USB port(s) and power ports at different voltages
- Use adapter cables to connect interchangable tips for phones, cameras, laptops, and other portable devices
Tip finder - www.energizerpowerpacks.com/us/tipfinder
- Free Tips for Life program - Register online for 2 free tips per year - www.xpalpower.com/us/modules/freetips
- www.energizerpowerpacks.com
- PR 6/09 - http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=124138&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1301876&highlight=XPAL
 
XP 1000 - Cell Phone / XP 4000 - Digital Camera or Camcorder, with EZ-Charger
- XP 1000 - Cell Phone - $19 - 1.3 oz - 3.3 x 2.1 x 0.28 in. - 1000 mAh @ 5v capacity
Slim emergency charger, Credit card size with micro USB port
Cell phone up to 6 hrs., iPod & MP3 players 30 hrs., Bluetooth headsets 34 hrs.
Includes 4 cell phone tips: Apple, Nokia, micro USB, mini USB
Cable split with USB port (for charging) and tip connector, Rated Output DC 5V, Max 500 mA
- XP 2000 - SmartPhone - $39 - 2.5 oz - 3.3 x 2.3 x 0.5 in. - 2000 mAh
USB port - Full charge smartphone, up to 3 charges for cell phones
Cell phone 12 hrs., MP3 60 hrs., Bluetooth 68 hrs. + Gaming devices 12 hrs., Digital Camera 750 photos
Includes 6 cell phone tips: Apple, Nokia, LG, Samsung, micro USB, mini USB, Output DC 5V, Max 500 mA
- XP 4001 - 2 Devices at Once - $59 - 5.4 oz - 5.12 x 3.15 x 0.55 in. - 4000 mAh
Cell phone 25 hrs., MP3 120 hrs., Bluetooth 136 hrs., Gaming 24 hrs., Camera 1500 photos
Includes 6 cell phone tips, 2 5V USB ports, Output DC 5V, Max 500 - 1000 mA (1 - 2 USB)
- XP 4000 - Digital Camera or Camcorder - $79 - 4.9 oz. - 4.5 x 2.9 x 0.63 in. - 4000 mAh
(Same as XP4001) + Camcorders 6 hrs.
Includes 6 cell phone tips + 3 media tips - JVC, Panasonic, Sony camcorders; Portable DVD players
EZ-Charger - Charges all (5V) internal batteries - USB clip to battery
5V USB port + 8.4V Power Port, Output DC 5-18.4V, Max 1500 mA
- XP 8000 - Netbook - $99 - 7.9 oz - 4.3 x 2.9 x 0.9 in. - 8000 mAh - Size of BlackBerry phone
Cell phone 50 hrs., MP3 240 hrs., Bluetooth 272 hrs., Gaming 48 hrs., Camera 3000 photos, + Netbook 3 hrs.
Includes 6 cell phone tips + 3 media tips + 6 laptop tips: Acer, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, NEC, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, etc.
5V USB port + 9-12V Power Port + 16-20V Power Port, Output DC 5-20V, Max 2000 mA
- XP 18000 - Laptop - $179 - 17.5 oz - 7.1 x 2.9 x 0.9 in. - 18000 mAh - Charge 3 devices at once
Cell phone 112 hrs., MP3 540 hrs., Bluetooth 612 hrs. , Gaming 96 hrs., Camera 7000 photos, + Laptop 6 hrs.
Includes 6 cell phone tips + 3 media tips + 6 laptop tips
5V USB port + 9-12V Power Port + 16-20V Power Port, Output DC 5-20V, Max 3500 mA
Find the Energizer - Energi To Go XP Power Packs on Amazon.com
XP 1000 Cell Phone - 2000 Smartphone - 4001 2 Devices - 4000 Camera - 8000 Netbook - 18000 Laptop
iGo - powerXtender - Portable Battery-Powered Charger (07)
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- Emergency power source on the go for mobile devices
- Mobile phones, smartphones/PDAs, MP3 players, Bluetooth headsets, digital cameras, portable gaming devices, GPS systems
- Uses iGo power tips (sold separately)
- Includes one free tip for mobile electronic device - order online
- Uses 2 AA batteries (alkalines included); Power switch
- Up to 10 hours of talk time, 20 hours game play, 28 hours listening (premium batteries)
- Output 4.2 - 6 v dc, Up to 5 Watts, Up to 800 mA
- 3.6 x 1.9 x 0.9 in. (94 x 48 x 23 mm)
- PR 1/07 - http://investor.igo.com/phoenix.zhtml?...
- www.igo.com/Accessories/powerXtender-Charger/invt/ps002640004
- $15.99
Find
the iGo powerXtender on Amazon.com |
Moxia USBCELL Rechargable Batteries (07)
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- AA battery, removable top / green lid - standard USB
connector
- Full charge 5 hours via powered USB port,
or charge for 7 hours in approved 250 mA Ni-MH
charger
- LEDs indicate charging status
- $19.50 for two-pack (9/06, 4/07, 11/09)
- www.usbcell.com
Find the Moxia USBCELL on Amazon.com
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Ecosol - Powerstick Universal Charger (11/06)
CPS -- Cellboost Disposable battery / chargers
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- Compact Power Systems - Disposable battery/chargers
- For cell phones, smart phones, MP3 players, game players,
camcorders.
- 06 - From $7.99 for cell phones, $9.99 for the iPod and iPod
mini, $19.99 for camcorders
- www.cellboost.com
CPS iRecharge rechargeable batteries
- $39 for iPod Shuffle (up to 40 hours of additional play time)
$79 for the
iPod and iPod mini (12 hours)
$49 for camcorders (3 hours),
$59 for
portable DVD players (3 hours).
$29 for Sony PSP (8 hours), designed as an
integrated stand for movie watching
- www.cellboost.com
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Chemical energy
Medis - Fuel Cell Power (1/09)
- Consumer fuel cell for portable devices - Personal, portable,
alternative energy source
- Auxiliary charger - Battery is sprinter, fuel cell is long distance
runner
Higher energy content (longer use times), higher wattage
(more power) over extended periods
- Long shelf life - 18 months or more
- Recyclable, shipping address on box
Does not contain or use environmentally damaging
materials or chemicals
Department of Transportation permit to carry and use on
airplane, UL and CE
- Electro-chemical, catalytically converts chemical energy of a fuel into
electrical energy
Proprietary Direct Liquid Fuel Cell (DLFC) technology,
direct liquid borohydride
- www.PowerItAnywhere.com
(www.MedisTechnologies.com)
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Medis 24/7 Fuel Cell Power Pack
- Activate by removing safety tab and firmly squeezing
Shake and tap to assure liquids are completely dispersed
Insert flat connector plug of electrical cord into the
slot, then plug in to device
- Delivers 20 watt-hours, charge phone up to 6 times,
smartphone 4 times
- Output 3.8 - 5.5 Volts, 4W max, 1A max
- 2.6 x 3.8 x 2.2 in., 6.5 oz.
- 1/09 - list $29 / street $24 - Began manufacturing Q1 2006
Find the Medis
24/7 Fuel Cell Power Pack on Amazon.com
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Medis 24/7 Xtreme Portable Power Solution
- Mobile, instant power for smartrphones
- Power Pack, Xtreme Charger Cable with built-in battery
plus 4 cell phone tips: USB, miniUSB, microUSB, std
Nokia [not Palm Treo?]
- 1/09 - list $49
Medis Fuel Cell Power Emergency Kit
- Mobile phone power plus LED flashlight for emergency lighting
- Power Pack plus 3 cell phone tips: miniUSB, microUSB, std Nokia,
Nokia (2mm)
- 1/09 - list $49
Find the Medis
24/7 Xtreme Portable Power and
Fuel
Cell Power Emergency Kit on Amazon.com
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Renewable energy
Better Energy Systems - Solio Hybrid / Solar Chargers
- Combines high efficiency solar panel with large capacity integrated
battery
- Universal charger
Interchangeable tips for devices including mobile phones,
PDAs, music players,
digital cameras, GPS systems,
game consoles
Included Tips include USB Port Replicator and Mini-USB
- Stores power - Internal Lithium Ion battery stores power for up to 1
year
- Hybrid charger - Recharge internal battery through solar panel
Some models plug into wall power or USB port of any
computer
- www.solio.com
Solio Classic - 6W
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- Stores power from the sun or wall socket
- Durable and weather resistant, Window suction cup
- Fully charged Solio recharges typical mobile phone phone up to two times
or up to 15 hours of MP3 music
One hour of sun = 15 minutes talk time or 40 minutes of
MP3 music
- Rated Output: 4 -12V, 0 - 1 Amp (max), Solar panel output: 155mA @ 6V
- Wall charger: 6v / 420 mAh Global travel, US/UK/EU/AU/NZ
adapters
- Nominal DC Output 3V 2A, Max 6 Watts, DC Input: 5-6V 0.4Ah
- Battery: Rechargeable Lithium Ion 3.7V 1.65A cell
- 4.72 x 1.34 x 2.56 in (120 x 34 x 63.5 mm), 5.6 oz. (156g)
- Temperature Range -4F to 131F (-20C to 55C)
- (1/09, 11/09) $99
Find the Solio
Solar Charger on Amazon.com
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Solio Mg - Magnesium Edition - 9W (08)
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- Like Classic, but with iGo compatible Adapter tips
- One hour of sun = 25 mins talk time on cell phones, play iPod for 1
hour
- Nominal DC Output: 3V 3A, Max 9 Watts, DC Input 5-6V 0.4Ah
- Battery: Rechargeable Lithium Ion 3.7V 1.8A cell
- 4.72 x 1.34 x 2.56 in (120 x 34 x 63.5 mm), 6.38 oz. (179g)
- Temperature Range -4F to 131F (-20C to 55C)
- (1/09, 11/09) $169
Find the Solio
Magnesium Charger on Amazon.com
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Solio Hybrid 1000 - 3.6W (10/07)
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- Stores power from the sun, or recharge from USB port of any computer
- Rugged, weatherproof and lightweight design
- Integrated carabiner-clip handle, Built-in output cable
- Fully charged H1000 recharges typical mobile phone once, or 10 hours
MP3 music
One hour of sun = 15 minutes talk time or 40 minutes of
MP3 music)
- Battery level indicator
- Nominal DC Output 3V 1.2A, Max 3.6 Watts, DC Input 5-6V
0.4Ah
- Battery: Rechargeable Lithium Ion 3.7V 1A cell
- 7.8 x 0.71 x 2.6 in. (198 x 68 x 18 mm), 4.6 oz. (131g)
- Temperature Range -4F to 131F (-20C to 55C)
- 11/09 $49, (1/09) $79
Find the Solio
Hybrid Charger on Amazon.com
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HYmini Powerbank Universal Charger/Adapter - 6W
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- Handheld, universal charger/adapter to recharge 5V digital gadgets
Harnesses wind power / solar power,
conventional wall plug power
Charges cell phone, MP3 player, iPod, PDA, digital camera
- Includes adapters for mobile phones,
or charge 5V handheld devices through USB 2.0 outlet
- Moisture-proof but not water resistant; Turbine soft flexible PVC
material
- 1200 mAh lithium ion polymer rechargeable battery power bank
5V adaptive 200~850mA output through USB 2.0.
- Battery, has around 500 complete charge cycles
Fully charged, 1000mAh vs mobile phone around 0.4Ah to
0.7 Ah
- Charge from wall plug through DC jack , fully charge battery in 4
hours
Also use as a wall plug charging adaptor
- Charge from wind - supplemental, not full charge - 9 - 30 mph, max
40
- Charge from solar - 0.7W Max capacity via DC input jack
- LED night light, charge-in green indicator
- MINIWIZ Sustainable Energy Dev.
- HYmini $49, black, green, white
- HYmini Deluxe $74 - plus miniSOLAR panel
- miniSOLAR Panel $24 - Chain up to 4
Output current 140mA MAX, Output voltage 5V MAX
Recycled cardboard paper package
- miniHANDCRANK generator $9
- www.hymini.com
Find the HYmini
Charger on Amazon.com
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Single adapter, swappable tips
See also Peripherals and Accessories Gallery
-- Portable power
Kensington - AbsolutePower - Laptop, Phone, Tablet Charger (6/11)
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- Smallest, lightest most powerful charger in class
- Smart power technology senses and delivers amount of power needed to charge laptop
- Two built-in USB power ports
- 2.1 Amp to charge tablets and phones (iPad & iPhone)
- 1 USB & 1 microUSB - microUSB to USB adapter included
- Triple charge - 100 watts peak -
- Simultaneously charge laptop and 2 USB devices
- or 100-watt laptop, or 90W laptop and 10W mobile device
- 10 Smart tips compatible with laptops from HP, Compaq,
Dell, Acer, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung, Sony, Gateway, ASUS
- Switch between 19 and 16 volts
- Textured scratch-resistant finish, Detachable cord
- 4.3 x 2.75 x 0.73 in., 8 oz.
- www.kensington.com/kensington/us/us/s/1717/absolute-power.aspx
- 6/11 - $119.99 ($106)
Find the Kensington AbsolutePower Charger
on Amazon
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Kensington - Wall and Car Charger for Mini and Micro USB Devices (09)
Kensington - 4-Port USB Charger for Mobile Devices (08)
Callpod Chargepod 6-way Charger (07)
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- Charges six gadgets simultaneously with a single
power cord
- Uses voltage regulator technology, interchangeable
power adapters
- Compatible with over a thousand mobile devices
- Device-specific adapters for cell phones,
Bluetooth headsets,
Music players, PDAs
Portable gaming
systems, digital cameras
Mobile electronics
that operate in 5-6 V range
- Input charge power 6V DC - 3A, Output 500mA each port
- 2.75" W x 2.70" L x 0.72" H [69.85 x
68.60 x 18.30 mm], 1.12 oz [32g]
- Green power LED, blue LEDs on each port (when
adapter attached)
- 11/09 - $39, Bundle $79
- 08: Base unit $49 without adapters, Adapters
$9.95
- Bundle pack $99, CHPA-0002, with
car charger + 6 popular adapters
- www.callpod.com/products/chargepod
Find the Callpod
Chargepod on Amazon.com
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Mobility Electronics iGo Power Adapters (06)
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- Chargers for small devices up to notebooks
- Options for wall power, cars, and airplanes
- Travel rated, from 110 volts to 230 volts
and 50/60h, just need adapter plug
- Dualpower accessory to simultaneously power two
devices (bundled or $24 separately).
- 06 - From 8 watts for mobile phones and portable audio
players (starting at $19)
to 70 watts (around $79)
to over 100 watts to
charge high-end notebooks (from $119)
- Swappable "iTips": mobile phones and handhelds/PDAs;
portable music and media players ( portable DVD players, gaming
systems,
GPS systems, and satellite radios); digital cameras and camcorders;
notebooks and external hard drives
Typically $9.99, $14.99 for some iPods
- www.igo.com
Find Mobility
Electronics iGo Power Adapters on Amazon.com
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Blackstone International - MFUEL portable power adaptors
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- Charger Paks and Jacks for AC wall power, DC cars, and planes,
complete with adaptors
and tips
- Low power ~ $49 - $79 (i.e., 18 watts
for cell phones, media players,
digital cameras, camcorders)
- High power ~ $119 (i.e., 75 watts for notebooks)
- Universal chargers ~ $199 - $249, simultaneous high and low power charging
(i.e., 100
to 120 watts)
- World Jack adaptors for countries around the globe
- Over 150 Hot Tips for cell phones to MP3 players to digital cameras to
notebooks
- MFuel Power Bank external battery packs with
similar flexibility
portable electronics ($199 for
up to 65 hours of additional cell phone time)
notebooks ($299 for 10 hours)
universal connectivity ($399, 12 hours notebooks, 100 hours
cell phones)
- www.mfueldirect.com
Find Blackstone
MFUEL portable power adaptors on Amazon
MFUEL World Pack 120 |
MDI - kwikSynCh / SynCh -- Charge through USB ( 07)
- Malleable Devices Inc.
- Charge and sync through standard USB, over 40 mTips adapters
- Also can plug USB style mTips directly into USB ports on PC or Mac, or
into any standard USB cable
- www.syncharger.com
MDI - kwikSynCh Dual Charger (11/06)
- Charge and sync mobile gadgets from your laptop: Power and data
- Dual USB outputs: charge/sync/connect one device, while charging another
Blue: Power + data, Red: Power only
- Also charge from MDI Car/Travel adapters
- 06, 09 - $14.95
MDI - SynCh - Universal Sync Charger (12/05)
- Charge/sync/connect one device, while charging another
- Built-in retractable cable
- In: USB A Male: Plugs into USB port on PC or Mac, or into Car and Wall
adapters
- Out: USB A Female: USB data / power, or use USB style mTips
and 2.5mm Power: fits some devices directly, or use
Charge style mTips (= USB mTip MTU-SAM1)
(Charge mTip MTC-USB1 converts to
USB power)
- Charge from USB, Car/Boat/RV and Wall
- 06, 09 - $26.95
MDI - mTips Adapters
 
9V booster
- USB mTips plug into any USB cable, or directly into USB port on PC or Mac
- mTips: $6.95 - USB, iPod, cell phones, music players, cameras, PSP, etc.
- New (8/07): Nintendo Game Boy, Samsung smartphones, HP PDAs,
USB Micro mTips for cellphones, headsets and other
devices
- Plus 6V and 9V Boosters to step up from 5V USB
- MDI reports its adaptors are rated at 1A:
the USB spec for a PC is 0.5A, though most PCs can tolerate 1A or more
through a single USB port
- Charge mTips plug into any charger with 2.5mm center positive barrel
connector
including models from Sprint, Kyocera and others
MDI - Power Adapters
  
Car
adapter, Single / Dual USB Wall adapters
- Dual USB Wall Adaptor - 2A of power, slim design, collapsible plug,
$14.95 (8/07)
- Standard USB Wall Adapter, North American plug: $12.95
- Standard USB Car Adapter : $12.95
- iPod USB Car Adapter: $12.95
- Interchangeable USB Wall Adapter: North American, UK and European: $16.95
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Palm Touchstone Charging Dock
Powermat - Wireless Charging
- Real time, wireless charging for portable electronic devices
- Charge multiple devices on one Powermat
without all the cords and adapters
- Two part system: Pair thin mat with receivers that attach to device, Charge by placing devices on mat
- Magnetic induction, shared magnetic field, aligns device, pairs with receiver
- Data protocol / RFID handshake between mat and receiver, authentication, regulates power
No effect on other devices, hand touch
- Charge multiple devices simultaneously - Snap to align properly at fixed spots on mat
- Typically charges at same rate as device's own charger
- Receivers built into device case, or use universal power discs to charge other devices
- Mats currently for low-voltage devices like cell phones and other handheld devices, not laptops
- Input Voltage: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz Universal; Output Voltage 18VDC, Current 0.83A, Standby 0.011A
- Adapter Power: 15 Watts
- PR 1/09 - Launches - www.powermat.com/skin/frontend/powermat_1_3/default/docs/PM_PRESS_RELEASE.pdf
- PR 6/09 - NeoCon - www.powermat.com/skin/frontend/powermat_1_3/default/docs/PM-NeoCon-pressrelease.pdf
- www.powermatusa.com
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- Charge up to three devices at same time,
plus USB power port for legacy devices
- Universal, international power supply with wrap-around cord
- Includes Powercube Universal Receiver, 8 tips
- Sits on mat, adapter wire for tips
- Wire wraps around receiver; separate tip drawer
- 8 tips: miniUSB, microUSB, Apple iPod/iPhone,
Nintendo DS Lite, DSi, LG 1, Samsung 2, Sony PSP
- Charging indicators: adjust sound volume, light brightness
Powermat Home & Office Mat - $99
- 12.25 x 4.5625 x 0.625 in.
Powermat Portable Mat - $99
- Folds for compact storage, includes hard travel case
- ~ 12 x 3 3/4 x 0.6 in.
Dedicated Receivers
- Apple iPhone / touch Receivers, iPod Dock - $39 (~ 11/09)
- BlackBerry Battery Doors - Replace default battery door - $29
- Nintendo DSi / DS Lite Backs - $29
- Powercube Universal Receiver - $29, Extra Tips $6.49, $8.49
Find the PowerMat Home & Office Mat and
PowerMat Portable Mat on Amazon.com |
Powermat - potential futures
- Simultaneous charge low and high capacity devices, cell phones and laptops
- Power management: Direct power to devices that need it most, turn off power when device
is fully charged
- Built-in integration: Receiver circuitry printed
on ultra-thin tape,
integrated directly within devices
- Data transmission: Wirelessly send / sync data
Duracell MyGrid / Pure Energy Wildcharge Wire-Free Power
- Wire-free power - Just place device on pad
- Simultaneously charge multiple devices: cell phones, portable music players
- Conduction, not induction - Physical contact, any orientation, higher efficiency, lower cost
- Efficient and safe power transfer (~100% efficiency); Not electro magnetic, microwave, or other radiation
- Other devices will not be damaged: hard drives, floppy drives, credit cards
- Shuts down safely if metal object is placed on the pad, restart when removed
- WildCharger Pad - Thin, flat, and flexible charging pad
- Simultaneously charges up to five devices, Works with cell phones and portable music players
- Place anywhere on the pad in any orientation, Conductive technology works on contact
- 8 x 6 in., up to 15 Watts
- WildCharge Skins / Sleeves - adapters for specific devices (small nubs)
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Duracell MyGrid (10/09)
- Battery Charging Pad For Mobile Devices
- MyGrid Kits for Apple, BlackBerry, Motorola, Nokia
- Power Sleeves, Power Clip
- Up to 5 devices (Output 15W max)
- Power input: 100 - 240 VAC, 0.4 Amps, 50 – 60 Hz
- 8.5 x 6.75 x 0.75 in., 4.0 oz.
- PR 8/09 - www.pginvestor.com/...
- Cell Phone Starter Kit $89.99 (list $76)
- www.duracell.com/us/mygrid
Find the Duracell MyGrid on Amazon
Pure Energy Solutions - Wildcharge Wire-Free Power
- WildCharger Pad - $49.99
- WildCharge Skins - $34.99 - iPhone, iPod Touch, BlackBerry, Motorola RAZR V3
- Universal Adapter - $39.99 - with one tip: microUSB, miniUSB, Nokia 2mm, Sony Ericsson
- PowerDisc - $19.99 - Universal adapter, 8 PowerLinks tips
- www.shoppureenergy.com/wire-free-solutions/
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Powercaster - RF Power
- RW wireless power: milliWatts over meters, Watts over centimeters and RF
energy harvesting. In
- 1/08 - Sampling Powercaster and Powerharvester modules for OEM use
- Dime-sized Powercaster transmitter circuit, with any plugged-in device
broadcasts FCC-approved low-power radio signal at a
predetermined frequency
- Smaller Powerharvester receiver circuit, embedded low-power device
harvests energy to recharge or even replace the device's
battery.
- One transmitter can wirelessly charge any number of devices within its
effective range
- Receivers can capture up to 70% of the radio signal's energy, convert to
DC power
- www.powercastco.com
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