menage a quatre: the perfect stocking stuffer for a traveler
Forget the menage a trois this Christmas and go one further for your favorite traveler. The Kensington 4-Port USB Charger, US$30, is as compact as a standard travel charger but you can charge up to four devices at once. This sleek little tool isn’t finicky – it will hook up with any gadget that uses USB charging: Blackberries, iPods, Samsung cameras and more. Just plug the gadgets’ cables into this beauty and you’re ready to go. It takes 100-240 volts, so it can work from Paris to Peoria, putting out 5 volts. I could see it of major value in-flight too, where you might want to charge your iPod, your PSP and your over-used and under-charged camera from a single (probably shared) power outlet. Kensington also sells USB power tips for multiple brands (Sony-Ericsson, Blackberry, Ipaq, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Palm and Samsung) so this one charger can power up just about any mobile device.
See the spec sheet from Kensington here or buy it at Amazon here.
For more gift recommendations for travelers, read my post on the Top 5 ultimate holiday gift guides for travelers
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