Energizer goes PC

David Carnoy, CNET.com | Apr 14, 2007

In an effort to appeal to the "tech-wired and wireless younger generation," Energizer has announced the Energizer Duo, a charger that plugs into the USB port on your computer--or a wall outlet (thus the "Duo" name, get it?). According to the company's press release, the Duo charges two AA or AAA NiMH batteries in as little as 2 hours (for two AAAs anyway), though we're skeptical about that time when using USB charging.

Editors' note:

At press time, we did not have information on the Duo's availability in Asia.

In an apparent nod to youth's demand for choice, the Duo will come in three colors, and better yet, will include "an interactive, customizable computer program enabling the user to monitor the charger's progress on the computer screen". The Energizer Duo carries a suggested retail price of US$13.99 and ships with two AAA 900mAh NiMH batteries.

While it was announcing the Duo, Energizer also trotted out a new Family Charger, a jumbo dock that recharges just about every battery type under the sun. Energizer says it can juice up to eight AAA, eight AA, two 9V, four C and four D batteries at once. That's impressive capacity, but you don't get any batteries with the charger, which carries a list price for US$29.99.

Via CNET Crave

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