Off topic, but only a little since it's about hardware

[E.S. Rosenberg]

Thinkgeek carries a wide variety, some with solar cells to re-charge
the battery.
And I think by now it's mainstream enough that you can also find it on amazon.

שבוע טוב,
Eliyahu - אליהו

2013/1/5 shimi <linux-il at shimi.net>:
>
> On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 1:48 PM, Steve G. <wordz2u at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> There is a whole lot of devices that are capable of being charged through
>> a USB port - smart phones, iPod, iPad, Kindle and similar readers, etc.
>>
>> Is there a device that can be used as an external battery and/or charger
>> for these toys? So when their battery runs out, I can plug the external
>> battery through the device's USB connector and continue to use it/charge it?
>>
>> I am talking about a rechargeable, portable battery. Not a connector that
>> plugs the device into an electric outlet or a car 12V plug. Those come with
>> some of the devices already.
>>
>> If you know of one, please advise.
>>
>>
>
> This one does so, and can also be charged by the Sun:
> http://dx.com/p/solar-ac-powered-rechargeable-2600mah-portable-power-pack-with-charging-adapters-black-73468
>
> * though I am not accountable for how good does it work,if at all :)
>
> -- Shimi
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