Battery chargers are one thing tech lovers can’t live without.  All of the small gadgets that require AA and AAA batteries make it almost impossible to deal without having rechargeable batteries around.  If you’ve managed so far without rechargeable batteries, you’ve likely ended up spending a decent amount to restock on all the necessary batteries.  Well energizer has a new battery charger that will not only keep your batteries charged, but give your USB gadgets a boost, all using solar power.

It can hold AA and AAA batteries just like your average battery charger.  Not only does it have solar power that can charge your batteries, but it also has an AC jack for cloudy days.  To give your USB gadgets a little more juice, just plug it into the portable charger.  It’d be a great charger for travel or just at home.  This isn’t out just yet, but it’s expected to be priced around $50.  Likely more info will be released at the 2009 CES.

Source: TeeChee