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monster outlets to go power strip with usb port: monstrously useful

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Monster hasn’t had a great year, what with their fake performance tests and their un-endorsements. But that doesn’t mean that the company is 100% crap. Take their Outlets To Go power strip with USB port for example. It’s a well-thought out product that’s geared primarily for travelers – packing 3 outlets in a slim and light form – but it’s…

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June 22nd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

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freeloader pro solar recharger juices up your gadgets

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Ever find yourself out in the middle of nowhere with not a single drop of power left in your digital gadgets? Then you might just have to grab the new Freeloader Pro, a compact device designed to charge up your portable electronics with the power of the sun.

The pocket-sized solar charger has a built in 1600mAh battery pack that…

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May 30th, 2009 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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recharge your gadgets with a hand crank

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Ever find yourself out and about when your cell phone runs out of juice? Did you know you can recharge your portable gadgets anywhere, even when there’s no available power source?

Just plug your gadgets into this handy hand crank charger and get to cranking. The SUPERBattery from Datexx lets you juice up your electronic gadgets anywhere, anytime by harnessing…

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January 16th, 2009 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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a charge cable for the person who has everything

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If you can’t exist without the weight of several handheld gaming systems tugging at your pants, Brando has a new product that will make your downtime a little easier: the 7-in-1 USB charge cable. With this cable, you can use one USB slot to charge any Sony PSP or Nintendo GBA, as well as all models of the Nintendo DS.…

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January 4th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: technology video games

sanctuary keeps cables organized and gadgets charged

Sanctuary Gadget Organizer Charger

If you’ve got a ton of portable gadgets, you know how much of a pain it is to keep all your cables and chargers in order. This simple and elegant gadget organizer aims to bring order to all the chaos.

Bluelounge’s appropriately named The Sanctuary gives all of your portable electronics a single, tidy home that they can live in…

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June 3rd, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets media players mobile tech

eneplug usb charger plug is simple, brilliant

Greenhouse Eneplug USB Charger

Why is it that Japan gets so many of the coolest gadgets long before we get them here in the states? While these compact USB chargers aren’t going to blow your mind, I certainly would like to get my hands on a few to throw into my travel bag.

The Greenhouse Eneplug may look like the decapitated end of a…

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April 14th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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wall charger keeps gadgets organized

KangaRoom Wall Charger

If your household is anything like mine, you probably have scads of electronic gizmos which need to be kept charged all the time. But who really wants all those unsightly cords and chargers lying around their countertop? This handy box neatly tucks away all your power adapters and cables.

The charging station lets you charge up to three mobile gadgets…

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February 7th, 2008 comments (6) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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griffin powerdock charges multiple ipods

Griffin PowerDock iPod or iPhone Multiple Charger

In a multi-iPod/iPhone household like mine, this device looks like it could be a godsend for tidying up the rats’ nest of cables on our kitchen countertop. Here’s a single charging dock that can recharge up to four iPods or iPhones simultaneously.

The new Griffin PowerDock will come in both a two-dock ($50) and a four-dock ($70) model, and they…

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January 14th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: media players

lars & ivan hybrid ipod dock amp: just add speakers

Lars & Ivan’s PA-40Ti Hybrid iPod Amp

This unique iPod docking station combines a home for your media player with a powerful tube-based amplifier.

Unlike most iPod docking stereos, Lars & Ivan’s PA-40Ti Hybrid iPod Dock skips the built-in speakers, and instead gives you 40 watts of stereo amplification that can power speakers of your choosing. While your iPod gets a cozy place to sit, the dock…

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November 15th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio home entertainment media players

battery bracelet: extra power for portable gadgets

Thanko Charger Bracelet

Ever find yourself running out of juice in your mobile gadget? Leave it to the wizards at Japan’s Thanko to come up with a new way to keep your devices charged long beyond their standard battery capacity.

The charger bracelet straps around your wrist and provides supplemental power to you portable gear when you’re on the road. While it may…

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October 20th, 2007 comments (5) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: mobile tech video games

vessel luau rechargeable led lamp for outdoors

Vessel Luau Portable Lamp

This innovative portable light provides a soft, warm glow wherever life takes you. When you’re ready to head outside, just grab it and go.

Vessel’s $249 Luau portable lamp works indoors or out, and provides illumination equivalent to a 50-watt light bulb. If you prefer some mood lighting, it’s also dimmable. The lamp’s design incorporates a nifty carrying handle, so…

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July 4th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design

universal cable charges ds, psp, ipod, pda

Universal USB Charger Cable

If you own a bunch of portable gadgets like me, you know how carrying around all of those chargers can be a real drag. Now you can grab a single cable that charges many of them from your computer’s USB port.

The Universal USB Charger Cable can charge the Nintendo DS, Sony PSP, iPod or any device that supports USB…

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July 4th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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iphone battery life concerns put to rest

Apple iPhone

Apple today made a significant announcement regarding the estimated battery life of their upcoming iPhone.

According to the company, the iPhone will offer the following battery life, depending on your use:

Phone talk time: 8 hours
Video playback: 7 hours
Internet surfing: 6 hours
Audio playback: 24 hours (wow!)
Phone standby time: 250 hours

All of these figures improve dramatically…

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June 18th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: media players mobile tech

philips aj300d: a compact ipod clock radio

Philips AJ300D Clock CD iPod Radio

I’ve was searching for for a compact clock radio that could dock my iPod, when I came across this new model from Philips.

The just-released Philips AJ300D looks like it will fit the bill nicely. It’s got a clean, stylish design with a built-in iPod charge and play dock (it also works with Philips GoGear players).
For a clock radio,…

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May 16th, 2007 comments (14) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment media players

creative x-fi i600: one serious ipod dock

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Creative has released their latest iPod docking stereo, and this one looks really substantial.

The X-Fi Sound System i600 is a complete 2.1 stereo system, with dual 2-way satellite speakers and a powered subwoofer. The speakers are each amplified at 35 Watts per channel, while the subwoofer offers 130 Watts of power for some serious bass. The system features a…

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April 29th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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