USB Batteries...Rechargable batteries through your USB

bigblockmatt · Post by **bigblockmatt** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:50 am

Check this out. http://www.usbcell.com/ These look pretty sweet. takes a couple hours to charge a battery through your USB. they say they are good for over 500 full drain/charges. I kinda want to get a pair just to see how they actually work. I think it is a great idea. most computers these days have many USB ports - laptops these days have atleast 3-4 - and most of the ports go unused. im thinking for something like wireless keyboard & mouse, get a couple sets of these and just keep rotating them. there are a couple of reviews out there on them, but they are kinda crappy.

bubba · Post by **bubba** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 11:06 am

for 20 bucks a pair I'll get a fist full of regular rechargables and keep them in my laptop/cammera bag.

They look neet though.

bigblockmatt · Post by **bigblockmatt** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 11:20 am

ya, they are alot for two bateries, but for something like a wireless keyboard or mouse that takes AA, that would be pretty handy.

Dragon_Cooler · Post by **Dragon_Cooler** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:24 pm

http://forums.legitreviews.com/viewtopi ... 1&start=20

5th post down

they are cool!!!

bigblockmatt · Post by **bigblockmatt** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 10:08 am

damn, you got me there...

Have you used them?

Dragon_Cooler · Post by **Dragon_Cooler** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 2:59 am

bigblockmatt wrote:damn, you got me there...

Have you used them?

no i wish though, they are priced well though

changazm · Post by **changazm** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:53 pm

Here's a project to for a DIY USB charger: http://www.hackaday.com/2006/05/31/mint ... b-charger/

SAMSAMHA · Post by **SAMSAMHA** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 2:37 am

SAW THE NEWS, it looks like a great way to carry and quick charge. I think I will hold a bit until the technology has improved

T-Shirt · Post by **T-Shirt** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 2:46 pm

I'm thinking a compact charger and a couple sets of NiMH would be better, maybe the same thing with Li-Ion would be worth that price