This charger can do more than just provide you with extra juice for your iPod/iPhone! The Richard Solo version is a 1800 mAh external battery with built-in Ultra-bright LED flashlight and even a laser pointer. The External is compatible with all versions of iPod/iPhone except the iPod Shuffle.

Features

• Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and all other iPod devices except shuffle
• Gives you more than double the battery time
• Small and lightweight for pocket, purse or briefcase
• High-quality plastic case is light and durable
• Snaps on to iPhone / iPod instantly, no bulky cable

RichardSolo 1800 for iPhone – External battery pack + power adapter Li-Ion 1800 mAh

Ever been on a long flight and run out of battery power?

Inflight Power has created miniature charging power boxes that attach to the plane headphone jack. They can give power to small electronic devices, such as MP3 players, cell phones, PDAs, game players, and more. Unfortunately right now they don’t have a version will not work for larger devices such as laptops.

Specifications

• Power your mobile device from a coach or first class passenger seat with this amazing new product.
• Recharged and ready – no dead batteries after along flight
• Plug compatible with any standard USB charging cable
• Plug the cable into the passenger seat headset jack
• Optional battery boost feature to leverage power from AAA batteries if no available headphone jack
• FCC certified (does not emit radio noise)
• Glowing Led/light when the cable is ready to charge the attached device.
• Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 0.8 inches ; 8 ounces
• Global Use – no converter required. Works on Planes, Trains and Buses

Power your handheld device while in-flight

Here in Canada we have a popular television show called Mantracker. In this show, two normal people try to outwit and out maneuver an expert tracker over two days in the wilderness with very few items (a lighter, compass, map, water and food). The elements (snow, rain, sleet) effects the maneuverability of the two people. Many a time, they get lost.

Most of the time it seems that Mantracker is able to find the victims as they seem to get lost going through the deep woods in Northern Canada. I always wondered how Mantracker would fair if the people being tracked had the aid of GPS.

The SPOT Satellite Messenger uses GPS to acquire its coordinates, it sends back your location and can track your progress. It also has an emergency features such as sending GPS coordinates and distress message to Emergency Response Center.

Specifications

• SpotChecking feature alerts friends and family of your precise location
• SpotCasting function lets friends and family follow your progress in real time
• Sends GPS coordinates and distress message to Emergency Response Center
• Measures 2.75 x 4.38 x 1.5 inches (W x H x D)
• Weight: 7 ounces
• Waterproof to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
• Operating Temperature: -40ºF to +185ºF
• Operating Altitude: -300 feet to +21,300 feet
• Battery Life: Power ON, unused: Approximately 1 year

Spot Satellite Messenger with GPS

Another great compo travel item for all your power and charging needs.  The Belkin Mini Surge Protector Dual USB Charger is the perfect travel companion for on the road travel or at home. It always seems you are out of outlets in airports, hotels and even the newer cars that include power inverters.  The clean, Apple looking charger includes three AC outlets, two powered USB outlets and provides a little surge protection along the way.  Great not only for the computer but, the mp3 player and mobile phone charger capabilities of today.  Note:  This is not a USB hub.  It’s meant for charging only.

Highlights:

• 360-degree rotating plug with 4 locking position
• Provides complete surge protection through all outlets
• Offers compact, lightweight, efficient design
• Features mini-USB cable to charge virtually any USB device including BlackBerry® and Motorola® RAZR phones
• Comes with Lifetime Product and $75,000 Connected Equipment Warranties

Belkin Mini Surge Protector Dual USB Charger

This is one of those gadgets from the past that I often wonder if anyone purchased it?

BOWlingual is a unique device made in 2002 by Takara Co. of Japan that helps to translate what your dog is saying into human. A microphone attached to your dog’s collar picks up sounds and based on pattern matching in its 200 translations in its database determines what your dog has said and its mood.

Reading some of the reviews we know that BOWlingual was a tremendous success in Japan and received an large amount of publicity in the United States. It was was honored by Time Magazine as a “Best Invention of 2002″ and in 2003 was presented to Russian President Putin by Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi.

I am curious, if any of you purchased BOWlingual please leave feedback on what you thought of the product.

Specifications

• Two components: Base unit and a microphone
• Microphone Dimensions: 8 centimeters wide; weighs 36 grams
• Pre-programmed with settings for 80 different breeds
• Mixed breeds: Choose from six settings, depending on size and muzzle length
• Six sound categories: happy, sad, frustrated, angry, assertion, and desire.
• Inventors: Keita Satoh, Dr Matsumi Suzuki, Dr. Norio Kogure

BOWlingual, the dog translator

The most popular iPhone app stinks .. or at least sounds like it stinks.

The iFart application is a Digital Sound Machine and entertainment system great for enjoyment and embarrassment for all. In addition to several creative sounds, the application provides you with a‘Fartopedia’ for information on the history of farting and supports 5 different languages (hmm does a fart sound different in any other language?).

Just in case your wondering, we will stay up on the latest info on iFart to bring you the stink on any new updates that come down the pipe.

Specifications

• Requirements: iPhone, IPod touch (2nd generation)
• Requires iPhone 2.1 software update
• App Store Category: Entertainment
• A countdown fart timer
• Allow several farts in the same time
• 12 farts, dry, misty or damp
• An encyclopedia of fart, the Fartopedia

The iFart from iTunes Apps store

You see iPod’s everywhere. Well almost everywhere. The exception is near water.

This has now changed thanks to OtterBox who have created a waterproof storage case for your iPod.

Otterbox cases are designed for the iPhone, the iPod Nano, the iPod Classic and the iPod Touch. Not only is it waterproof but it is dust proof, dirt proof and sand proof, which is just perfect for the beach.

Specifications

• Waterproof, dust proof, sand proof, and drop-proof
• Click wheel protected by flexible membrane and fully accessible
• Included belt clip with headphone management
• External headphone jack usable with any style headphones
• NOT adapted to withstand pressures associated with scuba diving.

OtterBox Waterproof Ipod Cases

Gents don’t wait too late to buy your mother’s day gift. Ihome Audio has the iH20W Shower to Shore Water-Resistant Speaker for your iPod that is a must gift for your mother or your wife.

Whether on the beach or enjoying a shower, this portable speaker will keep your iPod or MP3 player safe and sound. Hanging loop and shower hook makes it easy to mount in any shower.

I know for my wife, the best thing of this gift is not the technology but the alone time she will have away from me
Specifications

• Water-resistant case and controls
• Dimensions: 4″ W x 9.7″ H x 3.7″ D
• Power: AC Power Adapter (included) or Battery Operation
• Battery Requirements: 4 ”AA” Batteries (not included)
• iPod Compatibility: 5G, nano, photo, mini and 4G iPod models
• Headphone jack for private listening
• Line in jack for other MP3/CD players
• Charges iPod when connected to AC wall outlet

iH20w at Amazon