Multipurpose Battery Charger

If you were to pin out drawbacks of ever evolving world of gadgets, requirement of battery would certainly stand out. Every gadget requires battery to operate. In fact, over a period of time, the investment you make in purchasing batteries would be same as the investment you made in purchasing the gadget. Now, you do not have to worry about this anymore. The new battery charger from LaCrosse is a portable charger that has slots for charging 4 batteries at a time.

This charger is compatible with all NiMH and NiCd batteries. It can charge AA and AAA batteries simultaneously. There is also a LCD display provided which shows the status of charging. It shows the capacity of the battery when charging is complete. It will not charge the defective batteries and once the charging is complete, it will show that to prevent over heating.

Multipurpose Charger Features

• Works with all NiCd and NiMH “AA” and “AAA” Rechargeable Batteries
• Includes: 4-AA NiMH 1.2v Batteries, 4-AAA NiMH 1.2v Batteries,
• Durable Nylon Travel Bag, AC Power Adapter, 4-C Size Battery
• Adapters, 4-D Size Battery Adapters

Yogen MaxT Laptop Battery Charger

Never let your laptop battery run out of power. In a perfect world laptop users wherever they went would have access to an electrical outlet to recharge their battery, however in the real world this is not always the case. I can relate to this, i.e. getting the dreaded hibernating and closing down screen just as you’re in the middle of something.  Well this gadget called the YoGen MaxT seeks to solve this problem by allowing a user to use manual power in the form of a foot pedal to recharge the battery.

Check out the Foot Operated Laptop Battery Charger in action:

 

Obviously, this is useful for people on the move which is why the YoGen MaxT charging device folds up nice and compactly. It is claimed to be useful for campers and hikers, however one of the reasons people go hiking and camping is to get away from the stresses and strains of working, therefore I doubt you will find them many outdoor enthusiasts buying them. A neat gadget all the same that many people will be interested in.

Features:
- Size: travel configuration:170 x 184 x 49 mm – operational configuration: 170 x 234 x 92 mm. Pedal of 129 mm width and 170 mm length
- Power: 60-80 W
- Electric output: adjustable voltage levels. Supplied with a flexible cable terminated by coaxial plug and appropriate adaptors for most popular laptop brands
- Option to build-in up to 12 AA rechargeable batteries.
- A State-Of-Charge internal battery indicator.

Available: Easy Energy

Solio Magnesium: Solar Powered Charger

This latest product by Solio is a charger with a difference. Not only can it be recharged by plugging it into an electrical socket but it is also able to be recharged via the sun (solar energy). Featuring energy efficient solar cells this device is able to provide a powerful battery which can retain its charge for up to a year. It is claimed a 30 minute exposure to the sun can recharge the battery to play an mp3 player/iPod/phone for up to 1 hour.

Included is:

- Charging Cable for iGo® tip system
- Female USB Cable (powers iPhone, iPod, MP3s)
- Coupon for a free iGo tip
- Pencil
- Solio Bag
- Universal Wall Adapter

Priced at $199 this device will be a useful gadget for frequent travelers or people like me who just love gadgets.