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Charge Up To 4 Devices At Once

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Last week I told you about a great new home improvement gadget, the U-Socket that allows you to charge multiple USB devices via newly designed wall outlet. However, what if you want to charge multiple USB devices while you're on the road? After all I'm finding more and more of my devices (phone, bluetooth headset, iPod, iPad, camera GPS, etc.) now charge via USB power. 

I do like the Belkin Mini Surge Protector Dual USB Charger, but it doesn't play well on the higher voltage abroad. For this reason it's no longer in my travel bag.

 

Charge Up to 4 Devices via USB On The Go

 

I found this wall charger that charges up to 4 devices (including the iPad) at once. It also can handle 100-240v input, which means I can use it abroad with the appropriate adapter. I like that it has a blue LED to let you know whether or not it's getting power. In my limited testing it works great and has charged everything I've thrown at it. However, make no mistake about it, this thing was cheaply made 🙂 While it make resemble an AirPort Express, they used a lighter weight plastic. However, it looks like as long as you don't beat it up to badly it should last for a while.

The other advantage that this charger gives me is not having to carry multiple USB adapters with me. I can carry one instead of 3 or 4.

You can get it here for $17

 

Got one for the car too

Why stop there? I also found this one by the same company (XTG) for your cigarette lighter socket in your car. 

You can get it here for $12.

8 Replies to “Charge Up To 4 Devices At Once”

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  2. Terry, Thank you!!! These are exactly what I need and I’ve just ordered both!!! I have been using my Belkin when I travel, but wasn’t aware about the concern overseas. As usual, you have provided great info!!! Thanks, Sally

    1. Hi Ina, probably not as fast as the supplied 10W charger. I’ll have to run mine all the way down and charge it up with this and report back on how long it takes.

  4. I purchased a unit that looks like the 4-Port Wall to USB Travel Adapter Charger above, but when I tried to charge 4 sell phones while on vacation, I discovered that it would actually only charge 2 at a time.

    Caveat Emptor.

    1. I just did a test of 4 iPhones (2 iPhone 4’s and 2 iPhone 3GS’) and it was able to charge all 4 simultaneously with no problem.
      Thanks for making me check 🙂

  5. I have to get one of these – I hate carrying around a gazillion chargers when I travel or even when they are all over the house (like they are now). Great info.

    Jason
    CANON P-150

  6. How fortuitous, I had just started looking for a car charger that would support all of our iDevices on the road.

    Thanks Terry, great blog.

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