If you’re looking to conserve on power consumption as well as be a bit more green, check out the Sanyo Eneloop Solar Charger (model N-SC1S). This compact solar charger comes with a single high efficiency crystal Si photovoltaic cell and a USB 2.0 port which means you’ll be able to use the Sun to recharge devices that support USB power (phones, iPods, etc). A must have for folks here in Southern California!

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Duracell has launched the Duracell My Pocket Charger and PowerSource Mini to help keep your mobile devices powered while you’re on the go. Its actually pretty amazing that the company best known for batteries didn’t come up with these solutions sooner! In any event, here’s what you need to know about these two new products.

The Duracell My Pocket Charger is a pocket-sized power source comprised of two Duracell AA batteries. It comes in two models - one for MP3 players and one for all BlackBerry models and the newest Motorola phones. The MP3 player model can provide up to 24 hours of music on the latest iPod nano. The BlackBerry model can provide an additional hour of talk time.

The Duracell PowerSource Mini is a pocket sized rechargeable battery that can provide power to USB powered devices (cell phones, BlackBerry phones, MP3 players etc). The PowerSource Mini is a DC to DC lithium-ion battery pack. Features include:

Via GearFuse

• mini USB pivot arm for direct connections to devices
• Second USB port allows you to power two devices at once
• Includes AC adapter and DC charger - each with a USB port

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Moving up the power ladder, we have the new IOGEAR GearJuice Slim Charger (model GMP4001W6). This ultra-portable device is the perfect power/charging companion to your USB compatible mobile devices. Simply charge the GearJuice Slim Charger and then bring it with you on the road. When your mobile devices are running low on power, connect the Slim Charger and have it power/charge your device. As an example, the Slim Charger is typically capable of charging a cell phone 1 to 2 times before it itself needs a recharge.

Features of the GearJuice Slim Charger include:

• Lightweight and ultra-thin design
• High capacity and reliability
• Works with  most phones and PDAs
• Built-in short circuit, over-charge, and temperature protection
• 5V power supply
• Fits in your wallet, purse, or pocket easily
• USB output
• Rechargeable cycle up to 500 times
• Measures 3.5 x 0.2 x 2.22 inches and weighs 1.5 oz

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You can classify this one in the “Why didn’t someone think of this before?” category. If you have a number of mobile devices with mini-USB connectors, then the IOGEAR GearJuice Rescue Charger is for you. This device takes a single AA battery and provides extra juice to your mobile device thanks to the mini-USB connector. Think of it - how many times has your cell phone or PDA died and you wish you had access to your charger? Chances are, you had a better shot in finding an AA battery than having your charger on hand.

Features include:

• Rescue your cell phone or mobile device from power failure
• Lightweight and compact design
• Uses one AA battery
• Provides up to 15 minutes of additional talk time
• Mini USB output for most USB charging devices
• Built-in overcharge, short-circuit, and temperature protection

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Looking for an alternative way of recharging your mobile device? Check out Brunton’s SolarRoll flexible solar panels. These flexible panels allow travelers a convenient way to recharge or power their electronic devices. When not in use, the SolarRoll simply roll up for easy storage. You can purchase different sized SolarRolls depending on your power need. The lowest priced SolarRoll is the SolarRoll 4.5 which comes in at around $199.

Features of the SolarRoll include:

• Amorphous solar cells for effective low-light performance
• Reverse flow protection
• Tefzel fluoropolymer construction for extreme durability
• Waterproof
• UV transparent
• Link multiple like-units together for even more output
• Rolls and stores in convenient storage tube
• Includes vehicle outlet cable & multi-linking cable
• One-year warranty

Seems like the perfect accessory item for folks here in Southern California!

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If there’s one thing that I dread about traveling, it’s having to pack all of the AC adapters and power supplies for all the darn gear that I travel with. There’s the laptop charger, the cell phone charger, the iPod charger, the Bluetooth headset charger.. and the list goes on. That’s where the iGo everywhere85 comes into play. This notebook power adapter does exactly that - it powers and charges your notebook - but guess what? It’s also capable of powering and charging a secondary mobile device at the same time such as a mobile phone, an MP3 player, or what not. Thus instead of bringing your notebook brick of an adapter and your cell phone charger, you simply bring the iGo everywhere85. The folks at LaptopMag have reviewed the product here on their website and found the following:

Although it seems like you’re traveling with an abundance of cords with the iGo everywhere85, cutting down on the AC adapters and power bricks makes up for it. If you’re the type who typically packs an extra bag just for devices, cords, and chargers, the iGo everywhere85 will be a godsend.

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