I posted its review yesterday, and today I’ve got two Callpod Fueltank DUOs to share. How can you get yours? Read on…

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It never fails – no matter what precautions I take, I still need more juice for my various gadgets. Whether it’s my iPhone showing the red battery meter of doom, or a “battery is low” ping on my Bluetooth Headset, there is nothing more aggravating that realizing that I’ll need to make a charging pitstop soon; being able to quickly recharge on the go is much more preferable.

When I was on my recent trip to New York, I found that even the Mophie Air wasn’t enough to keep my iPhone going on the day we traveled to DC, and that’s why I found myself eye-balling a packaged Callpod Fueltank DUO in a local Best Buy. No one could tell me how many mAhs it held and it wasn’t marked on the box, so I held off on buying one.

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Back in January I reviewed the Mili Power Pack from PhoneSuit. It had style and quality but, best of all, it worked great when I wanted to quickly add battery life to my energy-hungry iPhone 3G.

We’ll PhoneSuit is back with another stylish battery that works with the iPhone and assorted iPods. This time they went… small.

The new Primo Micro Battery Pack…

…is the ultimate in iPod and iPhone power portability. It’s so small it can easily be attached to your keychain or kept in your pocket for emergency use. The ultra-compact design allows a comfortable feel while using your iPhone or iPod. Take the Primo with you anywhere and never run out of power.

The Primo is available for order now at retail price of $34.95 and will be officially available on November 23rd.

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If you follow me here on Gear Diary you probably know I’m quite fond of convergence devices.  I really like when manufacturers release new, innovative products that complete more than one task.  Maybe it’s the fact that these devices lighten the load in my gear bag, maybe it’s the fact that as I get older I prefer to have to remember to pack less things.  Either way I appreciate these multi-function gadgets.

Dexim has a variety of convergence devices for the iPhone & iPod Touch and they were kind enough to give my one of their newest to review.

The p-Flip from Dexim is not only a portable dock which allows you to sync and charge your iPhone or iPod Touch but it also doubles as an external battery allowing you to also recharge your device on the go.

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If you have more Wiimotes than you have chargers, then Thrustmaster has your back.  A PC and game console accessory maker, Thrustmaster has released two new chargers that will accommodate multiple Wii Remotes at the same time, the T-Charge Stand Contactless + NW and the T-Charge Quattro+ NW.  Both chargers are powered by the Wii Console’s USB port.

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After a few hours of heavy use, the iPhone 3G S battery really gets spanked! The only way to make it through a long day is with external power – which is no problem as long as you’re by an outlet or USB port. If you aren’t deskbound, an external battery pack is the best way to go. I’ve been using the Mophie Air, and I love it; but even so, I’ve had days when it just couldn’t take me all the way through. USB Fever has two iPhone external battery holsters that are worth a look if you have little time or opportunity to recharge throughout the day…

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced to voluntary recalls.

The first involves two Halloween themed flashlights which were sold at Target stores between August 2009 – September 2009.

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Here is some important information if you own a Belkin surge protector.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Belkin, has announced a voluntary recall of their SurgeMaster surge protectors.  The recall effects an estimated 67,000+ units.

The model numbers effected are F9G930-10, F9G930V10, F9G930-10-W and F9G930-10-SN.   All were manufactured in 2003.

Some units have been reported to experience cracking in the plug assembly which could lead to a potential shock hazard.  Consumers are asked to please stop using this product immediately.

For more information contact Belkin toll-free at 800-952-1465 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the Belkin web site at www.belkin.com/recall.

I love innovative solutions that let you charge portable electronics at home and on the go without having to deal with a scrambled assortment of cords, adapters etc. The newest comes from Technocel.

Their new PowerPak replace an assortment of chargers and cords with a single universal solution that safely powers USB devices when at home, in the car, and anywhere else you might roam. Then, if you find your device running low on power the PowerPak’s built-in battery reserve can be used when outlets aren’t available. Now that’s what I call a useful combo.

The PowerPak will be available November 1, 2009 for an MSRP of $49.99 on Technocel.com.

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We’ve mentioned WildCharge – the company that allows you to use inductive charging with nearly any mobile phone or other power hungry gadget – before on Gear Diary, but tonight I realized we hadn’t given any coverage to Powermat, another company with a similar premise (but a better looking design).

What premise would that be? Why the one that says plugging your devices in to charge them is so passé; the idea that all you should have to do is lay your gadget on a mat to charge it, even if the trade-off is having to keep your phone in a special case so that you don’t have to fumble with cables. Using this system is definitely a convenience thing, but if you’ve ever fumbled in the dark to stick a charger jack into the bottom of your device only to have to turn on a light in frustration, or if you are tired of traveling with multiple cables, then you might appreciate this way of doing things.

Let’s peek at the company’s offerings, shall we?

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Mophie, the company known for it uber-popular external batteries the Juice Pack and the Juice Pack air, has released some new charging accessories which work with USB compatible devices.

Three of the new items stand out:

The Low Profile USB Car Charger, which sells for $14.95, is very slim and should remain relatively unnoticeable in your car’s dash.

The Hybrid Wall and Car Charger, which sells for $24.95, combines a car charger along with a standard wall charger.  The wall charger’s prongs rotate 270 degrees to ensure you’ll be able to plug it in anywhere.

And finally, the Dual USB Wall Charger, which to me looks the coolest, allows you to charge two USB compatible devices simultaneously. It sells for $19.95

You can check out all the new devices on the Mophie web site.

I’ve tried a few external batteries for my iPhone 3Gs, but none of them have stuck.  The cases type (Mophie Jucie Pack Air, Incase Power Slider) are nice but I prefer to use a regular case most of the time and the case batteries result in a much larger phone profile.  The other choice, external batteries which plug into the bottom of the phone, are usually bulky or have an awkward connector.

The iON Power Pack from FSP Direct solves many of my external battery pet peeves.  It features a 1500 mAh battery in a super slim credit card sized shape.  It not only works to recharge my iPhone and iPod while on the go, but it comes with adapters which allow it to be used with most any electronic device that use less than 5v of power.

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iON, one of the industry’s largest maker of batteries and power supplies has recently released a new product.

The Universal Power Bank is a ultra slim, credit card sized, 1500 mAh external battery for use with the iPhone or iPod.  The battery comes with its own carrying case and includes a LED indicator so you’ll know just how much power it has remaining.

External batteries are great to carry for emergencies, or just times when you know you’ll be away from your charger for a long time, but they are often bulky.  Not the case with the iON.

The Power Bank sells for $29.99 and can be ordered here.

Dexim has just announced a new foldable and portable dock for the iPod and iPhone. While that wouldn’t ordinarily be news in and of itself, this particular dock happens to also include a 2000 mAh extended battery that can extend talk time up to eight hours, video time up to 15 hours, or audio time up to 80 hours.

There are three different packages available, including a double dock pack so you can either carry a spare or give one to your significant other.

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This universal cell phone charger will power dozens of different models of phones. It most decidedly doesn’t power the iPhone – or anything Apple for that matter (aka iPod, Touch, Shuffle). What it does provide is a cheap source of power for BlackBerry, Motorola, Jabra headsets. For only $2.99 how can you go wrong? Check the web site for a complete list of compatible phones. Obtaining the net price of $2.99 requires filing a $10 rebate form (good through 9/8/09).

Aluratek Universal Cellular Charging Kit via LogicBuy