{"id":12909,"date":"2011-07-26T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2011-07-26T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pocketpccentral.net\/newscenter\/2011\/07\/26\/best-charging-stations-for-smartphones-mp3-players-other-usb-devices\/"},"modified":"2011-07-26T14:30:00","modified_gmt":"2011-07-26T18:30:00","slug":"best-charging-stations-for-smartphones-mp3-players-other-usb-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/computerhunter.us\/?p=12909","title":{"rendered":"Best Charging Stations for Smartphones, MP3 Players & Other USB Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"
Not many years ago, every gadget had its own unique charger, resulting in a confusing mess of separate wall chargers. This is an issue we still we have to deal with to some extent, but mobile devices have taken a fortunate turn for the universal in the last couple of years, at least when it comes to sync and charge. <\/p>\n
Today, it\u2019s very likely that most of your gadgets \u2013 smartphones, MP3 players, eReaders, handheld GPS, tablets, etc. – can be charged over USB, which is a convenience it itself; but a further convenience is having an independent charging station where you can easily power-up all of your mobile devices in one central location.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s take a look at two of the best choices in USB Charging Stations:<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n Belkin Conserve Valet USB Charging Station (Model F7C008q)<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n This simple solution uses a single power cord to get wall power and includes four USB charging ports to charge your devices. There\u2019s an angled display platform with room for a primary device or two.<\/p>\n The Belkin Conserve Valet includes mini and micro USB cables \u2013 the latter is great for late-gen Android phones and other mobile devices - or you can use your own cables to charge. The station shuts off after 4.5 hours of charging to save energy.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n iHome Charging Station (Model IB969G)<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Similar in function to the Belkin Conserve Valet, the iHome Charging Station is designed for users of Apple products who also need to charge other device types. <\/p>\n There are two Dock Connector cradles for iPods, iPod touches and iPhones, along with two USB ports that can be used to charge other gadgets like non-Apple smartphones, eReaders and MP3 players.<\/p>\n As you can see, there\u2019s enough power to charge the Apple iPad as well.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Own a USB charging station that you use and love? Let us know in the comments section. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Not many years ago, every gadget had its own unique charger, resulting in a confusing mess of separate wall chargers. This is an issue we still we have to deal with to some extent, but mobile devices have taken a fortunate turn for the universal in the last couple of years, at least when it […] Continue reading