Portable Power Accessories Gallery

    by Douglas Dixon

Portable Power Trends
    Universal power / chargers, device-specific adapters / tips

Portable Power
    Portable Battery Chargers  - Portable power, solar
    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 Accessories Trends

See also a summary of  Digital Holiday Trends 2007: Portable Power 
    -- Universal Chargers to fuel all these electronic goodies on the go

Portable Power

• 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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Portable Power: Battery Chargers

Battery with swappable tips

Duracell - Batteries and Chargers

• www.duracell.com

Duracell Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries (9/07)

• 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

Energizer - Batteries and Chargers

• www.energizer.com

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 Easy Charger  (11/06)

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

         Find the Energizer Easy Charger on Amazon.com

Energizer Dock & Go Charger  (11/06)

• 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)

Energizer DUO USB Charger  (4/07)

• 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

         Find the Energizer DUO USB Charger on Amazon.com

Energizer Energi To Go Instant Cell Phone Charger  (1/07)

• 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 Instant Cell Phone Charger on Amazon.com

Voxred International - Turbo Charge Reusable Portable Chargers

• Reusable Portable Chargers: Cell Phones, iPods, Gaming Machines

• Models with 1 and 2 AA batteries

• Adaptors with tips that match all popular cell phones

• www.turbocellcharge.com

Turbo Charge Squared / TC2 - 2 AA Batteries  (10/07)

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

        TC2 - for iPod

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

         Find the Turbo Charge TC2 Cell Phone Charger on Amazon.com

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

         Find the Turbo Charge TC2 for iPod on Amazon.com

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 AA battery  (1/06, 1/07)

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

Moxio USBCELL Rechargable Batteries

• 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

Ecosol - Powerstick Universal Charger  (11/06)

• Charge in USB port

• Adapters for cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras

• www.ecosolinc.com/powerstick

CPS -- Cellboost Disposable battery / chargers

• 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

U.N.O. Instant ChargeNgo - Portable Battery Charger (Spring 07)

• 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

Black and Decker - Power to Go - Cordless AC/USB Power Supply

• 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

Black and Decker - Compact - Power To Go (5/07) 

• Battery 700mAh, NiMH - Provides up to 1 hour of extended runtime
• Charge time 10 to 17 hours
• 2 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 1 in., 0.6 lbs.
• Input 7.2 V DC, 2.5A; Output 115V AC 60Hz, 8W continuous
• Three stage battery status indicator
• CPI10B / $51

Black and Decker - 20W - Power To Go (5/07)

• Battery 2Ah, NiMH -   Provides up to 4 hours of extended runtime
• 3 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 1 in., 1 lbs.
• Input 8.4 VDC, 5.0A; Output 115V AC 60Hz - 20W for 5 minutes, 16W continuous
• CPI20XB / $69

Black and Decker - Laptop / 100W - Power To Go (5/07)

• Battery 4Ah, NiMH -   Provides up to 9 hours of extended runtime
• 3 5/8 x 6 3/4 x 1.5, in., 2 lbs.
• Input 9.6 VDC, 15A; Output 115V AC 60Hz - 100W for 5 minutes, 80W continuous
• USB 5V DC (350 mA) each x 2
• Five stage battery status indicator
• CPI100B / $99

Find the Black and Decker - Compact - Power To Go on Amazon.com Find the Black and Decker - 20W - Power To Go on Amazon.com Find the Black and Decker - Laptop - Power To Go on Amazon.com

Better Energy Systems - Solio Hybrid / Solar Chargers

            www.solio.com

• 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

Solio Classic

• 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

Solio Hybrid 1000 (due 10/07)

• 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

Ritek / RIDATA S2000 Solar Powered Battery Charger  (1/07)  [on hold]

• 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

Ritek / RIDATA S1000 Solar Powered Battery Charger  (06)

• 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

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Portable Power: Adapters

Single adapter, swappable tips

See also Peripherals and Accessories Gallery -- Portable power

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
• $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
• $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

Inflight Power Recharger Cable  (summer 07)

• 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

Callpod Chargepod 6-way Charger (07)

• 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

Mobility Electronics iGo Power Adapters

• 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

Blackstone International - MFUEL portable power adaptors

            MFUEL World Pack 120

• Charger Paks and Jacks for AC wall power, DC cars, and planes, complete with adaptors and tips
• Low power (i.e., 18 watts for cell phones, media players, digital cameras, camcorders) ~ $49 - $79
• High power (i.e., 75 watts for notebooks) ~ $119
• Universal chargers, simultaneous high and low power charging (i.e., 100 to 120 watts) ~ $199 - $249
• 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 for 12 hours for notebooks and 100 hours for cell phones)
• www.mfueldirect.com

         Find Blackstone MFUEL portable power adaptors on Amazon.com

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Portable Power: Wireless

WildCharge: Wire-free electric power technology  ( 07)

• Eliminates user need to constantly plug in mobile electronic devices for electric power
• Thin, flat, and flexible charging pad
• Charges mobile product once placed upon the WildCharger
• Use small adapter internally or externally attached to the device
• Wire-free charging pad, up to 15 Watts , capable of simultaneously charging up to four small devices
      such as cellular phones, portable music players, digital cameras
• 1Q 08 - adapters for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, Blackberry Pearl and 8800
• 1/08 - WildCharger Pad $59, Pad with specific adapter $89, Adapters $34
• www.wildcharge.com

Powercaster -- wire-free power  (CES - 1/07)

• 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
• 1/08 - Sampling Powercaster and Powerharvester modules for OEM use
• www.powercastco.com

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