Energizer's SP2000 solar charger.
(Credit: Energizer)Through a partnership with XPAL Power, Energizer has expanded its Energi to Go line of portable battery packs in a big way. The newly branded chargers run the gamut from an iPhone 3G/3G S battery sleeve to a couple of solar chargers to a larger lithium ion charger that can juice up to three devices at once, including a laptop.
Most of the chargers include cell tips for various makes and models of cell phones, and you can get free new tips online as future phones come out.
Many of the battery packs are available already under the XPAL brand, but the new packaging should be appearing very soon in stores.
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Unlike with the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, there aren't any first-party controller charging accessories readily available for the Nintendo Wii. At this point in the console's lifecycle, there are literally dozens of third-party devices that promise the most efficient and painless experience in getting your Wii remotes juiced.
There are plenty of variables to consider in picking out the best charging system. Price, charging style, and number of battery packs are all features you'll want to compare.
Lucky for you, we've put every Wii charger we could find through our vigorous testing procedures and have narrowed down a list of our favorites. Read through our top picks for the best Wii remote chargers and decide which is best for you.
The PS3 version of the Power and Play.
(Credit: PDP)Performance Design Products, which is simply known as PDP, recently licensed the Energizer brand to slap on its line of Power and Play Charging systems for the Sony PS3, Microsoft Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii. Indeed, the Energizer brand should give these chargers some added visibility in the marketplace, so we thought we'd give them a whirl.
While the PS3 and XBox 360 chargers look very similar, the PS3 version has some extra USB ports that allow you to charge up to four PS3 wireless controllers at one time. And the Wii Charger is a whole different beast.
Read the full review of the Power and Play Charging system for the PS3.
Read the full review of the Power and Play Charging system for the XBox 360.
Read the full review of the Power and Play Charging system for the Wii.
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Energizer)
Disposable lithium batteries--a market seemingly cornered by Energizer's Ultimate Lithium batteries--are great if you need enduring power. They're not great for the environment and they're too slow to use in a camera flash, but they last much longer than alkalines and significantly longer than rechargeables. At $3 apiece (based on the street price of a 4 pack), they're also someone sticker shocking. So we shouldn't be surprised that Energizer has decided to sell the Energizer Advanced Lithium version with a kindler, gentler price of about $2 each.
The company only cites the performance of the Advanced batteries to that of alkalines (Energizer Max)--claiming 4x the life in a digital camera compared with 8x for the Ultimates. So unless you can find the Advanced cells for less than half the price of the Ultimates, the Ultimates should remain the better buy on a per-shot basis.
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There's more to Energizer than the bunny. Despite the pink ears worn by some booth reps at CES, we did like what we saw of the versatile, new Energizer "Light on Demand" range.
At the heart of this series lies a removable light stick that packs onboard rechargeable batteries. What makes it so usable is that the light stick can function independently of its specific setup like, say, a Wall Sconce ($45). Detached from the main unit, it can work as an emergency flashlight. And if those rechargeables konk out, simply slot in AAA batteries, and you're good to go.
Tree huggers will appreciate that unlike regular lightbulbs, Energizer claims this series is five times more efficient with one-third the energy cost, is virtually unbreakable, cool to the touch, and never needs to be replaced.
We ended up zooming in on the Desk Light ($45) not only as something we can see ourselves using, but also for its multitasking abilities. Plugged in, it's a table lamp. If there are no mains around, no problemo since the light stick has internal rechargeable cells. Detach it from the desk light stand and it functions as an emergency light as it also takes on batteries in a jiffy. The only downside we could find is the use of AAA batteries, which are pricier than AA ones.
The Energizer Light on Demand products is scheduled to roll out in the U.S. starting February.
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Energizer's getting all hip on us.
(Credit: Energizer)In an effort to appeal to the "tech-wired and wireless younger generation," Energizer has announced the Energizer Duo, a charger that plugs into the USB port on your computer--or a wall outlet (thus the "Duo" name, get it?). According to the company's press release, the Duo charges two AA or AAA NiMH batteries in as little as two hours (for two AAAs anyway), though we're skeptical about that time when using USB charging.
In an apparent nod to youth's demand for choice, the Duo will come in three colors, and better yet, includes "an interactive, customizable computer program enabling the user to monitor the charger's progress on their computer screen." The Energizer Duo carries a suggested retail price of $13.99 and ships with two AAA 900 mAh NiMH batteries.
The new, family-friendly charger.
(Credit: Energizer)While it was announcing the Duo, Energizer also trotted out a new Family Charger, a jumbo dock that recharges just about every battery type under the sun. Energizer says it can juice up to eight AAA, eight AA, two 9V, four C and four D batteries at once. That's impressive capacity, but you don't get any batteries with the charger, which carries a list price for $29.99.
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