It’s a ruddy pain in the nadgers when your favourite gadget prematurely runs out of juice when you’re miles from a main socket, so we’re big fans of carrying around a back up power source to keep us connected.
The problem with having a cool smartphone that can do lots of cool things is the temptation to immediately install lots of cool apps – and then stand back in horror as the battery level heads for zero in double quick time.
With modern smartphones chewing up battery juice faster than Oliver Reed downing whisky at the bar, it’s always a good idea to pop a second battery in your bag, just in case.
Problem is, to keep the things topped up you have to keep taking the back off your phone and swapping batteries, so here’s where HamDis’s neat combo dock/charger comes up trumps for HTC Desire owners.
We love cycling and we love gadgets, so Nokia looks to be pedalling into a world of win with their new bicycle charging kit.
We loved the Touchstone wireless charger for our Palm Pre, and expected to see similar solutions breaking out for other handsets, but it seems manufacturers are still struggling to come up with anything as discrete and as elegant.
So far, all of the ‘wireless charging solutions’ we’ve seen require users to strap on ugly backs to their phones, adding unnecessary bulk and weight.
Now, here’s an interesting idea for eco-warriors, the cost-conscious or hyperactive types: a squeaky foot pedal to power your laptop.
The YoGen Max is a foot operated, electromechanical portable charger which provides enough juice to keep your laptop powering along, or it can be used for charging up your machine’s batteries.
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