USBCELL, Rechargeable Batteries Charged from USB Port
Rechargeable batteries that don’t need a recharger, cable or cradle. A portable traveller’s dream, right?
Well it looks like a company called Moxiaenergy may be onto something here. Double AA cells that can be recharged from any powered USB port. The top portion pops open to reveal a USB connector.
They seem a little underpowered for rechargeable NiMH AA’s with 1300mah per battery. Newer rechargeables currently go up to 2500mah.
Recharge time is 90% after 5 hours in a USB port.
Regular NiMH chargers can be used but can take longer.
Most laptops come with at least two USB ports so now your laptop can act as a battery charger besides it’s other uses. If you carry a small travel USB port extender hub for other peripherals like the Targus USB hub you can charge up to four batteries.
The batteries sell for 12.99 UK pounds ($25 US) for a set of two.
From their press release.
This revolutionary rechargeable battery can charge from any USB port without the need for any recharging devices, cradles or cables. Simply pop the lid to reveal a built in connector and charger, plug into any powered USB port on your desktop, laptop, keyboard or games console, to charge the battery.
USBCELL can be used exactly like a normal battery meaning there is now no need to purchase huge packs of alkaline batteries, or invest in or carry a clunky charger. Billions of USB ports are readily available in homes and workplaces around the world meaning you never need to run out of power and making the USBCELL extremely cost-effective and convenient for all battery-powered devices. Currently available in the AA format, the USBCELL will shortly comprise a full range of standard formats, phone and camera batteries.
Until now the battery industry, although reaching record levels of sales, has failed to keep pace with the exciting developments and device portability in the rest of the consumer electronics industry. No longer - USBCELL brings truly portable power for devices.