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Go Amish with the Hand-Crank USB Power Charger
You've been babied by power outlets for far too long — if you want charged gadgets, then put a little elbow grease into it! The Hand-Crank USB Power Charger will work on most phones (and the rest, with adapters), cameras… anything with a USB port, really. It may just be your best friend on the road, where outlets are nowhere to be found, or sitting in an airport when you need some extra juice in a pinch.
It's compact, lightweight and costs $40. Best of all: It doesn't draw power from the grid, so it's one way to go green (and build up those muscles).
Via National Geographic Online Store
By ITrush at 11:40 AM ON 04/25/08
Wow, this one is cool. Not bad for $40.
nhick
By Jafoy at 8:06 AM ON 01/15/09
magnificient
By DarkRhino at 11:30 PM ON 07/10/09
It's no longer at national Geographic but can be found at it's own page
http://www.datexx.com/product-p/led-99.htm
I want one
By meh at 11:14 AM ON 12/10/09
doe's anyone know if the hand crank charges an inbuilt battery, and then USB items, or does it charge USB devices directly without an inbuilt battery. (An inbuilt battery/or clockwork motor would allow the user to wind up/charge the inbuilt source and leave that to charge the USB device - and the power would be better regulated, more efficient)
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