One of the most annoying things is when you’re on a long flight to Australia with six hours to go and your iPod battery dies. Now, you’re stuck with nothing to do until you land, unless you have a magazine to pass the time. I’ve been there, and it’s a tough lesson to learn that portable devices, being battery powered, can run out of juice.
With this in mind, I decided to invest in a portable charger. I was blown away by what I’d been missing out on. These chargers are available for nearly every portable device imaginable. You can charge your mobile phone, smartphone, tablet, portable gaming console, and even your netbook or laptop. Some chargers can even handle multiple devices at the same time—how cool is that? For the environmentally conscious, there are plenty of solar chargers on the market. For example, the iPad has a protective case that doubles as a solar charger.
For travelers, a portable charger can be a real lifesaver for keeping your iPad and PSP running at the same time. Don’t let a dead battery ruin your trip.