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iDAPTi4 Universal Charger – no more cable spaghetti!

No more tangled cables from all those *millions* of different chargers lying around the house (with you trying to convince yourself that cable spaghetti is not that bad as long as you can stick them behind the telly unit!). Well, Girlies fret no more!!! The solution is the “IDAPT i4″ universal charger; it is light, practical and looks pretty good too AND it charges up to 4000 devices, four at at time not at once.

This stylish space saver can be used to charge various devices from i-equipment (iPod, iPhone, iPad) to mobile phones, games consoles, smartphones, cameras and it even rechargeable batteries. It has 3 charging docks plus one USB charging point. And all this can be done from one outlet and one cord - ONE is the way forward!

You could even use this for travelling - if you can’t be without your gadgets on a weekend away although that is a bit sad! It’s pretty light and it can be packed up neatly into a overnight bag for a weekend mini break Bridget Jones stylee.

Available aroud £40. For more details check out www.idaptweb.com

Features

  • AC Input: 85-240 VAC - 0.2A; 50/60 Hz worldwide compatible4 independent chargers with self-regulating power supply
  • DC Output: Up to 13 W
  • Cord length: 1,6 m
  • Dimensions: 169 x 135 x 32 mm
  • Weight: 300 g

Power Without Wires: Wireless iPhone Charger

 

The PowerPad has been designed with cutting edge technology, offering easy and reliable charging. The PowerPad uses inductive charging where power is simply transmitted through the case to the iPhone battery making charging your iPhone easier than ever. Your iPhone can be placed anywhere on the charge pad and does not require specific contact points and built-in magnets. Perfect!

Works with iPhone (WWi) certified, the compact charging pad fits perfectly into the home or office environment and simply plugs into the mains to transmit charge to the iPhone through the liquid rubber receiver case. The case acts as a robust protective cover when out and about and then, when charge levels are running low, place the iPhone on the charge pad to power it up wirelessly. With the same charge time as standard wired chargers, powering up your iPhone couldn’t be more simple.

Super convenient and looks pretty slick too; wireless charging technology is definitely the way forward.

For more information, check out www.gear4.com/powerpad

Price around £79.99

Need a boost? Powerblock Reserve for the iPhone and iPod

Always want to surf, talk or listen to more tunes on the go but run out of juice? Then you need one of these handy Powerblock Reserves. It’s a unique power device that combines Griffin’s best-selling PowerBlock AC wall charger for USB devices with a detachable reserve battery for the iPod and iPhone.

In Apple stores from February, the innovative PowerBlock Reserve battery is held in place on the wall charger by way of a unique magnetic connection, and charges simultaneously with any other USB devices connected. Once charged, the compact reserve battery detaches from the charger and fits easily into a pocket, so you will never be without power when you need it - simply connect your iPod or iPhone for a quick and safe energy boost.

The PowerBlock Reserve also features:
• A built-in USB port for charging any USB device
• An LED indicator on the battery pack, which lets you know the available charge at the touch of a button.
• Two international versions, with appropriate plug adapters, for the EU and UK and for Australia.

Available at Apple stores from February priced £29.99.

Power up portable devices while on the move

The Powerstrap is designed to be a wearable rechargeable battery pack providing quick and easy power for portable electronic devices. There are six Li-Ion polymer battery cells enclosed in a highly water resistant silica gel casing, with ten adaptors for all kinds of gadgets such as mp3/mp4 players, handheld games consoles, mobile phones and much more.

Simply connect your device to the wrist strap via one of the adaptors and continue to listen, watch, call or play without worrying about the battery cutting out. There are four LED lights to display the battery status and Mini USB connection for recharging/discharging.

The Powerstrap takes approximately five hours to recharge and can be used as a primary power source for devices, giving up to three hours talk time or eight hours mp3 use. It also comes in an array of colours including, yellow, green, blue and red, as well as white and black.

Available from January 2010 price £39.99. For further details check out www.powerstrap.co.uk.

Recharge your batteries with Duracell pocket charger

Duracell offer several types of rechargeable batteries but my favourite is the super portable pocket charger. You can keep it in your handbag and if you’re ever out and about and your mobile or iPod dies you can charge it up and away you go.  You get up to 100% charge with your Nano and up to 50% with your Blackberry. It comes with 2xAA ultra cells and is available for £19.99.