Emergency charger for phone/ipod/ etc

[markis10]

Picked up one of these yesterday from a well known office products outlet for $20, very handy as it covers all my devices on the road and can be recharges from the notebook! Saves a few cables and power packs.

First one I have seen that has most of the tips included.

 

[ejb]

I have seen these and have often thought of getting one but never got around to it.

Let us know how it goes please.

ejb

 

[v8Statesman]

First one I have seen that has most of the tips included.

I am not seeing the big 30 pin i-phone/pad/pod tip. Can you confirm it is in there?

 

[markis10]

It works well on my touch and Nokia phone, definitely has the big connector, you can also use the cord to directly charge off the PC USB socket:

Varta BackUp Charger is ready to charge your mobile phone, ipod or other usb device. AA batteries can also be pulled out of the device and used for general use.

Key Features

Includes 2 x AA Ready2Use 2100mAh NiMH batteries

Two way charging action (in/out)

Includes multiple adaptors to charge the following

* USB
* Nokia
* Sony Ericsson
* Motorola/Blackberry (mini usb)
* ipod/iphone
* Micro Usb (new EU standard)
* Samsung

Charger has sliding action for compact storeage without batteries.

 

[nlagalle]

I use this:

DealExtreme: $39.36 1800mAh Portable Solar Power Solar Power Battery Pack for Cell Phones and USB Gadgets

Very handy when hiking! I've not tried charging an iPod or iPhone on it though. It just has a USB port.

 

[markis10]

I use this:

DealExtreme: $39.36 1800mAh Portable Solar Power Solar Power Battery Pack for Cell Phones and USB Gadgets

Very handy when hiking! I've not tried charging an iPod or iPhone on it though. It just has a USB port.

Thats pretty cool, although I am trying to reduce chargers etc in the bags

 

[nlagalle]

i still carry my chargers when i go. However have you can get usb leads for most phones he you always carry a laptop.