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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

• Compact, sleek oval, foldable plug 
• Interchangeable faceplates match any kitchen decor
• $21.99

• Base unit with two portable charging pods
• Each pod holds 4 AA or AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries
• Indicator lights: charging, in queue, ready to go

• Charge one pod (up to 4 NiMH AA or AAA batteries) in under 3 hours,
      or both pods (8 AA or AAA) in under 6 hours

• $33.99 (includes 4 AA 2500 mAh NIMH batteries)

• Charges two AA or AAA NiMH batteries, in 2+ hours for AAA, 3.5+ for AA
• Power through attached USB cable, or with included USB wall charger
• Available in three colors
• Download software to monitor charging
• $13.99 (includes AAA 900 mAh NiMH batteries)
• www.energizer.com/usbcharger

• 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

        
    TC2 - for iPod

Reusable Portable Cell Phone Charger

• Powered by 2 AA batteries, with LED flashlight
• Extra power to keep running, Provides up to 3 complete charges (cell phones)
• On/Off switch, so can store with batteries inside

Turbo Charge TC2 - Portable Cell Phone Charger

• 8 Adapters for all popular cell phones
• Add over 300 min. for Motorola Razr V3, 100 min. for Palm Treo
• TB550 - $29.95

Turbo Charge TC2 - Portable Charger for iPod

• Adaptor for 30-pin iPod Connector: iPod, iPod nano, iPod mini models -- also iPhone
• Add up to 2250 min. for 2nd gen iPod nano, 1100 min. for 5th gen iPod video
• TBA650 - $29.95

Turbo Charge TC2 -  Portable Game Charger

• Adapters for PSP, and Gameboy Advance SP, Micro, DS, and DS Lite
• Add up to 300 min. for PSP, 750 min. for Gameboy Advance SP
• TBG750  - $24.95

Turbo Charge -- Cell Phones  (1/06, 1/07)

• Metal tube, load with one AA battery

• Adaptors with tips that match cell phones

• Boost cell phones (but not completely recharge)

• 1/07 - New model: general Mini-USB adaptor and mini flashlight, on/off

• 06 - $19.95 with one tip, $24.95 with set of ten adaptors

• www.turbocellcharge.com

         Find the Turbo Charge on Amazon.com

iTurbo - iPods (1/07)

• Lip balm-sized charger for most popular iPod models

• Adds 9 hours of playtime for the iPod nano 

• 1/07 - $29

         Find the Turbo Charge iTurbo on Amazon.com

• 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)

• www.usbcell.com

• Charge in USB port

• Adapters for cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras

• www.ecosolinc.com/powerstick

• 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

• Portable rechargeable battery charger with multiple interchangeable adapters
• Uses Li-ion technology: holds more power compared to AA alkaline batteries
• Recharge with global 100-240V wall charger
      Fully charge in 3 1/2 hours
• Power switch - LED glows green while charging
• Accessories included Portable Charger, AC wall charger and Adapters
• Some 28 adaptors for cell phones, PDAs, iPod, MP3 players, digital cameras, electronic games
• Charges completely depleted device or mobile phones between 90 min – 2.5 hrs
      1600 more shots for digital cameras, 50 hrs continuous play for MP3 players and iPod
      Standby time approximately 21 days depending on usage.
• Universal A/C wall charger can also be used as primary charger
• Capacity 2200 mAh; DC Input 4.3-5.0V 650 mA, DC Output 5.0V-5.5V 1.2A; Cycle Life ~1000 times
• 70 x 32 x 21 mm, 45 g (2.8 x 1.3 x 0.83 in, 1.59 oz)
• Instant ChargeNgo $39.99, adapters $ 8.99
• www.instantchargengo.com

• Portable outlet: Charge from wall - 10 to 15 hours
      Supply power through USB adapter and AC outlet
• Available in different capacities
• Approximate talk time based on commonly used cell phones
• www.blackanddecker.com

• 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
• Internal Battery: Rechargeable 3.6 volts, 1600 mAh Lithium Ion
• Wall charger: 6v / 420 mAh Global travel adapter with US/UK/EU/AU/NZ adapters
• Temperature range: -20°C to 55°C ( -22F to 131 )
• 4.7 x 1.3 x 2.5 in./ 11.94 x 3.30 x 6.35 cm, 1.2 lb / 156 grams (5.6 ounces)
• $99

         Find the Solio Solar Charger on Amazon.com

• 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 Solio 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)
• 5-Watt output charges virtually any hand-held device
• 6 Volt 100mA solar panel
• Battery level indicator
• Rated output 1.5 to 5 watts.
• Rechargeable battery 3.7 volts, 1000 mAh (Lithium Ion). 
• DC input charge range: 5-6 volts at 400mA. Solar panel output 0.6 watts
• 198 x 68 x 18 mm, 1.1 lb
• $79

• Advanced Media / Ritek USA
• Photovoltaic solar-powered battery charger 
• For mobile phones, MP3 players, Apple iPod, PDAs, GPS, 
      hand-held games (Sony PSP), USB and Bluetooth devices
• 5V 500mA power bank
• Built-in 3.7V, 900mA portable rechargeable lithium battery
• Fully charge battery in three hours In direct sunlight
• Also charges when connected to an AC/DC charger or car 12V cigarette lighter
• Lightweight, durable, and waterproof
• Open 8.3 x 8.6"; closed 8.3" x 2.8", under 8 ounces
• www.ritekusa.com

• Advanced Media / Ritek USA
• 8.5 x 2.5 inch solar panel connected to two AAA batteries
• charge the batteries directly, or pass power through USB port
       to devices like MP3 players
• Output for AAA battery is 1.5V / 300mA, for USB is 5V / 200mA.
• Typical charge times per battery: 2 to 3 hours in full sun, 
      4 to 6 on slightly overcast days

• Power from audio jack - Extend use of portable electronic devices
      Power from standard passenger seat on airplane, bus, train
      Plug cable into passenger seat headset jack
      Charges in cycles: Trickle charges for 3-5 min., 
          outputs power to attached device
• Also insert 2 AA batteries for continuous power
• Outputs power through USB jack
      Use existing USB charging cables
       Works with cell phones, smart phones, music players, game players
      Optional tips for iPod/iPhone or Blackberry, 
           USB Mini B (i.e., for Bluetooth headsets)
• Works best with strong audio signal -- loud music, at full volume
      Can test with "Charging Tone" -- 500HzPowerTone clip
          www.inflightpower.com/images/500hzPowerTone.mp3
• ~ 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 3/4, weighs a few ounces
• Inflight USB Power Unit - $34.99
• Inflight Power iPod/iPhone or Blackberry Bundle - $44.95 with tip
• Inflight Power Executive Bundle - $49.99, both mini B and iPod tips
• www.inflightpower.com

         Find the Inflight Power Charger on Amazon.com

• Charges six gadgets simultaneously with a single power cord

• Uses voltage regulator technology and 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]

• One green power LED, blue LEDs on each port (when adapter attached)

• 08: Base unit $49.95 without adapters, Adapters $9.95

• Bundle pack $99 ($89 street), CHPA-0002, with car charger and 6 most popular adapters

• www.callpod.com/products/chargepod

         Find the Callpod Chargepod on Amazon.com

• 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

• 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.com

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