Windows Phone Thoughts: Another Portable Power Alternative

Is there anybody out there who hasn't at least once run out of battery power for their Pocket PC just when it was needed most? Or realized only too late that your mobile phone doesn't even have enough juice left to order that all-important Saturday night pizza? Here's a nifty little gizmo from Semsons and Co. that might be just the answer to those problems.



The battery extender features:

• Retractable DC jack that fits iPAQ 3100/3600/3700 and 3800/3900 (fits with connector that comes with iPAQ 3800/3900), Cassiopeia E200/EM500/E125, Toshiba E310/E550/E570/E740, Audiovox Maestro, Sharp Zaurus
• Holds 4 X AA NiMh / NiCd rechargable batteries or Alkaline Batteries
• USB output allows for use with Palm PDAs, cellular phones and other electronics via USB charging cable
• ON/OFF switch to prevent power leakage when not in use
• LED Status light
• Removable belt clip

So, if you've got a Pocket PC or other device that will accept the DC jack, this should work just fine. But it also looks as though this would work with any USB charging cord for any other models and devices.

I've got a homemade battery extender that holds four AA batteries and I use it a lot when I travel. It's not nearly as versatile as this thing, though, so I just might have to order one right away. It's a little pricey at $19.99, but if it'll work with all my toys, I'll give it a go.