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Apple USB Power Adapter
by luceyliu
As anyone who owns any Apple iPod know, only a usb cable in included in the box when purchased so this means the only way that you can charge your iPod is through your computer. For people like myself who actually like to go away for a few days without a computer you dont have any way to charge my mp3 player. This is why I would consider ... this power adapter an absolute must because you can plug it in just like a phone charger and away you go.
You dont need to worry about running out of battery on holdidays or having to bring a bulky laptop on your journey. If you buy the adapater on its own you will recieve just one adapter that will fit into all Irish and Biritish sockets as standard.
It is the trademark white that we all associate with apple and its really small and neat. It is shaped like a cube with round edges giving it a smooth appearance. On the end of the plug is a socket where you insert the usb cable. This is the ordinary cable that you would use to charge the iPod on the computer. You can also use it to charge the iPhone or the iPad. I have used this adapter to charge all three with success. There is a cable included with the adapter too so you can keep your main usb cable for upgrades or syncs on your computer.
It is really great quality and I would say it wouldnt break easily if dropped but I dont want to find out! It costs 29 euro in the Apple store right now. It does actually come with the iPhone and iPad so it would make a great gift for anyone who has just an iPod.
By the way its actually different from the picture above so I'd advise you to check out the Apple website for a proper image.
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Energizer AA 2500 mAh Rechargeable Batterys
by jennikitten
I have a lot of rechargeable batteries in my house, partly because of my Wii, and partly because I try to use rechargeables where possible as they are better for the environment.
The first rechargeable batteries I ever bought were these Energizer double A batteries. They have a rating of 2500 mAh, which makes them more ... powerful than many other rechargeable batteries on the market. The greater the mAh generally means the longer the batteries will last per charge, so be careful when you're buying rechargeables because cheap ones aren't necessarily better value! Always look to see what rating they are, and make sure this is suitable for the charger/products you're intending to use them with.
These batteries look just like regular AA batteries, and are a silver colour with a hint of green and 'Energizer' written across them in black. If you use a mix of rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, make sure the other people in your house know which are which, or try to keep them separate where possible, otherwise they will end up being extremely expensive to replace if people chuck them out!
To charge them you will need to buy a charger, or buy the batteries with an Energizer charger, which is what I did for convenience. You can get Energizer chargers which charge four or eight batteries, which is really convenient if you have a Wii. The batteries are generally supposed to be charged in twos or multiples of two with this charger. The charger you have will influence the amount of time the batteries take to charge, so again if fast charges are important to you there's no point in scrimping on a charger. With my Energizer charger I've found it makes funny noises when the batteries are left in too long after fully charged, so for safety reasons always unplug the charger when it's finished and don't go out of the house when they're nearly charged just in case.
Energizer batteries can be used for a wide range of things, including digital cameras, MP3 players, games consoles like the Nintendo DS, and various other things. I've used them in old TV remotes, my Wii remotes, a radio and various other appliances around the house and they are pretty good and hold their charge reasonably well. I would like it if they charged faster, but I know that's partly to do with the charger. The fact that they are silver in colour also helps set them apart from non-rechargeables.
If you want to buy these 2500 mAh batteries, then you can expect to pay around the £15 mark on Amazon. Lower mAhs will be cheaper. I would recommend these batteries as they are a good price - don't buy them on the high street because they are more expensive - as an online buy they will save you lots of money on batteries and help the environment.
They last much longer than the cheap batteries you buy from the pound shop etc. and are good for draining products such as digital cameras. Energizer claim these batteries can be charged up to 500 times, which makes them a good investment for those who use a lot of battery-guzzling products. It's also best to buy a few spares so you can always have some charged in case you need them.
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Energizer AA 2500 mAh Rechargeable Batterys
by jacb1983
I have been using a variety of rechargable batteries for years and unless I'm caught out I don't like to use disposables, as the amount of batteries I go through would mean I'd be filling half the landfills in England with the spent ones. Rechargeables, though more expensive to buy, are better in the long run as I can recharge them ... whenever I like at a tiny cost of electricity.
My pack of Energizer AA 2500 mAh Rechargeable Batteries cost me £8 from a supermarket for a pack of 4 double A size ones. They were on offer at the time, but this is about the right cost for them, I've not really seen them cheaper. I bought a charger for these seperately - the charger pack came with 4 batteries to start with too, but this pack was just an additional pack for me so I had more available.
The Energizer brand is one that I trust and their black, green and silver branding is very eye catching on the shop shelves, meaning they're easy for me to find!
When brand new, you have to give them a full charge on the charger in order for them to work best, I find. When fully charged, the charger will flash to let you know the batteries are fully changed.
After a full charge, the batteries are ready to use. I've found they don't last as long as disposable ones in general, but their benefit is that you can charge them over and over, and I've never had to replace any of mine for years and years. These last around a week when in my optical mouse, but I use that nearly all day every day, so I consider that excellent. I've had these in the remote of the TV and not had to change them for months before, although the main consumers of batteries in our house are the kids toys.
For someone with kids, rechargeables are brilliant, and these Energizer ones are very reliable and safe. We would go through so many batteries without these rechargeables, and having the ability to charge them means that I'm hardly ever caught short with batteries, unless I forget to put them on to charge which is rare.
I have tried other supermarket brand rechargeable batteries, but they are not as good as these Energizer ones, so I will continue to use and recommend them.
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