me_chris Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 First my disclaimer: No, I don't work for the company... I'm just a techie who loves any type of gadgety stuff and I thought I would share because I thought that these things are amazing... Anyway, here is a photo: No charger needed - they will recharge from any USB port... maybe something useful to keep 2 of these around in-case you need to recharge the GPSr but only have a laptop nearby... or even a stop in to any internet cafe could work... They are pricey: About $20 for a 2-pack of the AA size... but definitely very cool :-) Check out www.usbcell.com Quote Link to comment
+Prime Suspect Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 These have been around a while. Downside, and it's a big one, is that they have a very short run time. Quote Link to comment
me_chris Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 Hmm... maybe I am slow to find out about these then :-) Quote Link to comment
+BlessedBees Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 For the price of 2 ($17) you can get a real set of rechargeable batteries. Quote Link to comment
+Prime Suspect Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) Hmm... maybe I am slow to find out about these then :-) Engadget reported on them over a year ago. Edited November 2, 2007 by Prime Suspect Quote Link to comment
Mushtang Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Besides, if you take these apart you'll see that it's really just 32 regular old AA batteries inside. That's what I heard somewhere I think. Quote Link to comment
+chuckwagon101 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Besides, if you take these apart you'll see that it's really just 32 regular old AA batteries inside. That's what I heard somewhere I think. LOL! LOL! LOL! Now that's TOTALLY funny!!!! Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Here's another downside: While traveling, how many of us have four available USB ports? Quote Link to comment
me_chris Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 Perhaps not so amazing afterall :-) I should pay closer attention to engaget... Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Perhaps not so amazing afterall :-) I should pay closer attention to engaget... Never saw them before you posted it. The run time would be an issue. However I do have a USB charge kit in my pack that I carry while I don't carry my normal battery charger around. USB has become a standad way to charge. So much so that you can get a USB Ciggarete lighter charger and USB wall plug for cheap. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I guess they could be OK if you are traveling and need batteries in an emergency, but I think I'd rather just hit the 7-Eleven and buy a pack of regular ones. Quote Link to comment
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