I’m sure that most of you reading this article at one point or another have had your cell phone battery run out on you right when you need to make that important call. Or had your notebook go clunk on you just as you receive that important email. Well, if you want to prevent that sort of thing from happening again, check out iGo powerXtender, another item on the very long list of new gadgets and gizmos displayed at CES last week.

iGo is a power solution that provides up to 10 hours of mobile phone power, 20 hours of portable gaming time, and up to 28 hours of juice for your MP3. All from 2 AA batteries, which are included! Wow, you don’t usually see that everyday. Available for purchase separately are the power technology tips. Use iGo to charge to power you iPod for a little while, then swap out the tip to add some juice to your cell phone.

iGo is pretty iCool, it works not only with mobile phones, but with Bluetooth headsets, smartphones and PDAs, digital cameras, gaming devices, and MP3 players. Once you have one, you’ll never have to replace the unit itself, just change the batteries. With dimensions at 3.6×1.9x.89 in., iGo is perfect for travelers and people on the go. Consumer and vendor Allen J Hobbs of Georgia said that: “Because of the flexibility of iGo, its the only power solution I recommend to my customers for wireless phones, computers, and other portable electronics – not to mention I use it myself.”

Also shown at CES was the iGo everywhere85. This sleek little guy is designed with notebooks in mind. It’s combination AC ad DC adapter plugs into any standard wall, auto, and/or airplane outlet. The everywhere 85 also comes with the iGo dual power accessory so you can charge your phone or MP3 player and your computer simultaneously. This one is also very small at just 4.83 inches long and .96 inches thick. If you need portable juice, then you should think about taking iGo wherever uGo.

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