Yeah, you beta-test that product for me, UK. That's right.

Slightly more convenient than standard rechargeable batteries, I suppose. They'll still die too early, though. And they'll still wear out.

I'll stick with my 15 min charge Ni-MH. Thanks

Plzfukofkthx

Well, that's a pretty appropriate place for that...

And now you guys look silly.

Anyhoo. The other thing about these, is that most of the portable devices I use (aka the ones that employ batteries) have built-in rechargeable batteries that can be recharged off any power outlet. And there are a lot more power outlets than USB ports around.

No... now they (they being the all seeing all knowing they) think I know something horrible about the 3 of you. So now, what what will you do for me to not tell the world this assumed knowledge that I might... know.

This is simultaneously awesome and kind of pointless. Though it would be incredibly convenient to be able to have rechargeable AA batteries on hand without the need for a standard charger, who uses AA batteries anymore? Aside from a couple remotes pretty much every piece of electronics I own uses its own rechargeable battery.

erm ace

anyone who uses an mp3 player or cd player/walkman

and ninevolts are pretty much a standard fallback for alarm clocks (hey power might go out but theyll still want you at work or in class. bet your ass.)

it is kinda pointless though for what you pay for these and how convinient it is to have to unplug whatever is in your usb port to use (or hub if using one)

you could just buy more aa's from walmart cheaply in like a 16 pack

I think my life is complete now.

They showcased these on The Gadget Show the other day - a decent enough idea, and I can think of a few uses for them (recharging at the offfice, at net cafes while 'away from base'), but they're only 1300mAH - not nearly powerful enough for most of the modern appliances you'd actually need the batteries for...

What MP3 player uses AA batteries? I'm sure some do, as some digital cameras do, but they're not the norm; they don't last very long and therefore make a horrible choice for a power source. I'd stay away from any electronic device that feeds on alkaline batteries.

People still use those?

I highly doubt anyone is going to buy one of these just in case their power goes out and they want to keep their alarm clock going. Not to mention they don't even have a 9 volt version yet.

Some of us aren't floating in dosh. A twenty dollar walkman is a very attractive alternative.

Seems kind of gimmicky to me....

But they can only play cassettes and CDs.

People still use those?