Sony Energy Link: Portable USB Power - Gizmodo Comments

Sony Energy Link: Portable USB Power

JacquesAss — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:39:22 EST

Actually, this is pretty clever if it works the way I think it does. Put the included rechargeable batteries inside and plug it into a USB port - and you always have charged AA's ready to use (while being "environmental"). Take the whole package with you, and you have a portable source of power for your USB-connected electronics. If it runs out of juice, you can buy disposable AA's in a bind just about anywhere and keep charging your gear.

This is something that I would be interested in - IF that USB port can do double-duty charging the box and then using the box to charge my iPod...

JacquesAss

Sony Energy Link: Portable USB Power

Xenobiologista — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:49:04 EST

It's the inverse of the USBcell!

Xenobiologista

Sony Energy Link: Portable USB Power

strider_mt2k — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:05:56 EST

I think I'd rather build something like this inside of an Altiods tin for myself.

strider_mt2k

Sony Energy Link: Portable USB Power

Trozzur — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:04:52 EST

Sony and batteries...now why does that sound dangerous?

Trozzur

Sony Energy Link: Portable USB Power

Eugene — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:03:45 EST

Ooo, sony batteries for if you get stranded in the woods in the winter you can easily start a fire to keep yourself warm.

Eugene

Sony Energy Link: Portable USB Power

BillyShears — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:39:23 EST

Meh. They sell Energizer variants of this at the checkout line at Virgin, and probably some drug stores as well for about $20. The USB versions are mini-only, but I'd imagine Radio Shack probably has an adapter.

BillyShears