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  1. HP Touchstone Charging Kit (Thumbnail)

    HP Touchstone Charging Kit

    Regular Price: $49.99

    $49.99 $16.95

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    Attach this charging dock to your desk and watch how quickly it becomes home for your Palm phone. Simply place your Palm on the Touchstone charging dock, and magnets in the dock quickly align your phone in the correct position for charging. Charge while you're checking your calendar or watching videos in portrait or landscape mode. Set your Palm on the dock when you're on a call and the speaker phone automatically turns on. And when you take your ringing phone off the dock, your phone answers the call.

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  2. Motorola Droid 2 Car Mount and Rapid Car Charger (Thumb)

    Motorola Droid 2 Car Mount and Rapid Car Charger

    Regular Price: $49.99

    $49.99 $9.95

    As the role of our phones expands past phone calls to include music and apps, we fiddle with our phones more than ever. But even situations (like navigating long drives) that are simplified by our smartphones can prove dangerous and distracting if we have to constantly press buttons. Limit the amount of buttons you have to press while navigating or listening to music off your phone in the car with the versatile Motorola Droid 2 Car Mount and Rapid Car Charger. With adjustable mounts for your car's windshield and dashboard and an included rapid car charger, you'll seamlessly integrate your Droid 2 into your commute or road trip through one-touch smart widgets and more.

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  3. Motorola Droid X / X2 Car Mount and Rapid Car Charger (Thumb)

    Motorola Droid X / X2 Car Mount and Rapid Car Charger

    Regular Price: $29.99

    $29.99 $16.95

    As the role of our phones expands past phone calls to include music and apps, we fiddle with our phones more than ever. But even situations (like navigating long drives) that are simplified by our smartphones can prove dangerous and distracting if we have to constantly press buttons. Limit the amount of buttons you have to press while navigating or listening to music off your phone in the car with the versatile Motorola Droid X / X2 Car Mount and Rapid Car Charger. With adjustable mounts for your car's windshield and dashboard and an included rapid car charger, you'll seamlessly integrate your Droid X or X2 into your commute or road trip through one-touch smart widgets and more.

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  4. Motorola Dual USB Power Adapter & Micro-USB Cable (Thumb)

    Motorola Dual USB Power Adapter & Micro-USB Cable

    Regular Price: $29.99

    $29.99 $4.95

    Featuring a new, ultracompact design, the Motorola Dual USB Power Adapter & Micro-USB Cable offers fast and efficient charging at home, in the office, or on the go. Made with compatibility in mind, the Motorola Dual USB Power Adapter & Micro-USB Cable works with any device that charges via USB, including micro-USB, mini-USB, Apple and more. You can take the USB Power Charger with you wherever you go! Its small, lightweight design makes it portable, and convenient for you to charge your device virtually wherever you go. The Motorola Dual USB Power Adapter & Micro-USB Cable will also take up less space on your wall outlet or power bar. The detachable cable allows you to charge your Micro-USB device via your computer's USB port, as well.

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  5. Motorola Atrix 4G Micro-USB Car Charger - Black (Thumb)

    Motorola Micro-USB Car Charger - SJYN0783QA

    Regular Price: $19.99

    $19.99 $3.95

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    Don't let your cell phone battery die when you're out and about. Charge your cellular device on the go with the Motorola Micro-USB Car Charger. The charger features a sturdy coil cable and plugs in to your car's auxiliary port to power up your phone. Its compact, lightweight design makes the Motorola Micro-USB Car Charger perfect for travel use, so you can take it with you wherever you go.

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  6. Motorola P793 Universal USB Portable Battery Charger Pack (Thumb)

    Motorola P793 Universal USB Portable Battery Charger Pack

    Regular Price: $59.99

    $59.99 $17.95

    For the non-stop talkers, texters, emailers, web-browsers, and gamers among us, life just got a whole lot easier. With the Motorola P793 Universal USB Portable Battery Charger Pack, the glaring spectre of an empty battery meter will never haunt your dreams again. This 1420 mAh portable extended battery pack provides up to an additional 5 hours of talk time (even more in certain devices), and hours more of stand-by activity, so you'll never miss that important call, lose that perfectly-crafted email, or end your gaming session prematurely ever again. What's more, the P793 Universal USB Portable Battery Charger Pack is extremely light weight (just 8 ounces!) and compact, barely noticeable when slipped into a pocket or indetectable in a bag, so it's perfect for jetsetters and those always on-the-go. The Motorola P793 Universal USB Portable Battery Charger Pack is compatible with any device that charges via a micro-USB connector, is made from recycled materials, and shuts off automatically when a device is charged to conserve battery. A perfect gift for the power-users on your list!

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  7. Motorola P893 Universal Portable Backup Battery Charger (1860mAh) - Black (Thumb)

    Motorola P893 Universal Portable Backup Battery Charger (1860mAh) - Black

    Regular Price: $49.95

    $49.95 $19.95

    For the non-stop talkers, texters, emailers, web-browsers, and gamers among us, life just got a whole lot easier. With the Motorola P893 Universal Portable Backup Battery Charger (1860mAh), the glaring specter of an empty battery meter will never haunt your dreams again. This 1860 mAh portable extended battery pack provides up to an additional 6 hours of talk time (even more in certain devices), and hours more of stand-by activity, so you'll never miss that important call, lose that perfectly-crafted email, or end your gaming session prematurely ever again. What's more, the P893 Universal Portable Backup Battery Charger (1860mAh) is extremely light weight and compact, barely noticeable when slipped into a pocket or undetectable in a bag, so it's perfect for jetsetters and those always on-the-go. The Motorola P893 Universal Portable Backup Battery Charger (1860mAh) is compatible with any device that charges via a micro-USB connector, is made from recycled materials, and shuts off automatically when a device is charged to conserve battery. A perfect gift for the power-users on your list!

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  8. Motorola SPN5356A Micro-USB Wall Charger (Main View)

    Motorola SPN5356A Micro-USB Wall Charger

    Regular Price: $9.95

    $9.95 $2.95

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    Connect your cell phone to this new, original Motorola SPN5356A Micro-USB Wall Charger and plug it into any wall outlet to get powered up and to give your weak or dead battery a much-needed charge. Its built-in IC chip prevents overcharging and short circuit, thereby protecting your cell phone. It is adaptable to all voltage requirements throughout the US, Europe and Asia (100~240v), giving you the convenience of easy access when you're on the go. High-quality, portable and stylish, the Motorola SPN5356A Micro-USB Wall Charger is the perfect replacement for the original, and great as a spare for travel use.

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    Motorola SPN5358A Micro-USB Wall Charger

    Regular Price: $14.95

    $14.95 $5.95

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    High-quality and portable, the Motorola SPN5358A Micro-USB Wall Charger is a perfect replacement or spare charger. Made with compatibility in mind, the Motorola Micro-USB Wall Charger is compatible with most Micro-USB devices. It's small and compact, so you can just slip it in your purse or bag and take it with you wherever you go.

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  10. Motorola SPN5374A Universal Micro-USB Wall Charger (Thumb)

    Motorola SPN5374A Universal Micro-USB Wall Charger

    Regular Price: $9.95

    $9.95 $4.95

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    Small and slender to ensure a compact fit on power strips and outlets, without taking more than one standard outlet, the Motorola Universal micro-USB Wall Charger is conveniently portabable and stowable.
    The Motorola SPN5374A Universal micro-USB Wall Charger automatically adjusts to different voltages (100-240v). Simply plug the charger into a wall outlet and your battery will be fully charged within 2-3 hours. It's perfect for the international traveler!

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A compatible charger is an essential device for any cell phone user. No surprise there. But less obvious are the differences between charger types and the terminology used to describe them:

Since it's introduction in the mid 1990's, USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the standard mode of connection for a host of consumer electronics, mobile phones being no exception.

Many phones manufactured in the last decade feature Mini-USB connections. Mini-USBs are approximately 3 x 7 mm in size and have recently fallen out of favor among manufacturers.

Micro-USB was introduced in 2007, and by 2009 was accepted by the vast majority of cell phone manufacturers as the standard mode of connection. Micro-USB is somewhat smaller than its mini counterpart (1.8 x 6.8 mm), and is also rated for higher transfer speeds.

A number of manufacturers have, at one point or another, developed there own unique USB connection ports and cables. In recent years, however, the vast majority have switched to some variety of universal USB connection, with Apple being the one notable exception. Apple's cables and ports feature proprietary 30-pin connections, which, in addition to providing USB connectivity, also feature HDMI and Analog Audio transfer.

A compatible charger is an essential device for any cell phone user. No surprise there. But less obvious are the differences between charger types and the terminology used to describe them. Here we'll look at the few common variations, and outline what you'll need to know when purchasing a replacement:

Charging Ports and Connections

Since it's introduction in the mid 1990's, USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the standard mode of connection for a host of consumer electronics, mobile phones being no exception. The reasoning is simple; USB allows for the transfer of both data and power, often simultaneously, so a single port will take care of all of the major transfer requirements of a phone. While plug size and shape varies, USB cables almost always feature the same receptacle:

Mini-USB

Many phones manufactured in the last decade feature Mini-USB connections. Mini-USBs are approximately 3 x 7 mm in size and have recently fallen out of favor among manufacturers.

Micro-USB

Micro-USB was introduced in 2007, and by 2009 was accepted by the vast majority of cell phone manufacturers as the standard mode of connection. Micro-USB is somewhat smaller than its mini counterpart (1.8 x 6.8 mm), and is also rated for higher transfer speeds.

Unique or Proprietary Connections

A number of manufacturers have, at one point or another, developed there own unique USB connection ports and cables. In recent years, however, the vast majority have switched to some variety of universal USB connection, with Apple being the one notable exception. Apple's cables and ports feature proprietary 30-pin connections, which, in addition to providing USB connectivity, also feature HDMI and Analog Audio transfer. If you use an Apple device (an iPhone, iPod, or iPad), you'll need a charger designed specifically for Apple products, or an Apple-specific adapter. Certain older phones from Samsung, LG, and others also feature unique connections, and will require brand-specific connectors.

Other Charging Solutions

Charging Pads

Relatively new among charging technologies are charging pads (commonly known as Powermats), which employ wireless energy transfer technology to eliminate the need for wires and efficiently charge a number of devices simultaneously. Charging pads also tend to include a mechanism that cuts off the transfer of energy once a battery has reached full capacity, so you won't need to worry about overcharging your devices.

In the next few years, charging pads will likely begin appearing in a number of automobiles, eliminating the need for conventional chargers and potentially increasing the number of devices that may be charged simultaneously. Of course, until then, standard car chargers provide a simple way charging on the go. Car chargers are available in specific and universal models, and those designed for USB charging devices often feature a removable cable, allowing for easy substitution and broad compatibility.

Portable Chargers and Charging Cases

Also relatively new are charging cases--smart cases designed with built-in battery technology to both increase the life of your phone's battery as well as prevent capacity loss from over- and under-charging. Portable chargers, too, offer a simple way of adding to your phone's life when you're travelling or simply too busy to plug it in. Typically small and lightweight, they charge through the same mechanism as your phone, and often store enough energy to more than double your phone's life.

Solar Chargers

For those who really don't want to rely on a typical electrical connection to keep their phone alive, solar chargers offer another creative charging solution. Solar chargers feature one or more small solar panels, typically attached via a dock, that collect and store energy garnered from sunlight. Solar chargers can, for this reason, provide a sustainable source of energy for those who need to stay connected on trips deep into the wilderness, or for anyone looking to save a little on energy costs.

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