While it may not be an alternative to lean on completely, the GearJuice rescue charger can be pretty handy if you are strapped even for a few minutes of talktime when your charge is running out. The GearJuice charger from IOGEAR can charge any miniUSB equipped device, be it your cell phone, portable media player, or your digital camera, providing up to 15 minutes of talktime in case of cell phones. As you can see from the picture below, the charger converts power from a single AA battery that fits into the body. It measures 23×23x66mm, which means just throw it in your suitcase and forget until you get to those you-never-know times.
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Did your phone lose power just when you were sharing some truly important news with a loved one or typing an urgent email to the office? Did your MP3 player ever die right as you were boarding a long flight, only to leave you helpless next to the person snoring the entire trip? Maybe your digital camera was out of juice when you finally reached the top of an exhausting hike, to leave you with only your memory to capture the view.

Whatever the case, as much as we love and depend on our favorite portable gadgets, they can be cause for serious frustration when they lose power at the most inconvenient times. So in honor of all of those hair-pulling moments, IOGEAR wants to know yours! What’s the worst / most unique story about your mobile device rolling over and playing dead?

The top three winners will receive a free GearJuice - Mobile Pocket Power from IOGEAR, an on-the-go charger for keeping BlackBerrys, MP3 players, iPods, iPhones and digital cameras powered without needing an electrical outlet.

Send in your most creative entries by Wednesday, May 14 to gday123@bigpond.com for a chance to win!!

IOGEAR, has just announced the release of its ultra-slim Portable Media Player. This new device allows users to carry their favorite multimedia anywhere. May it be songs, videos or pictures, you can take them all. What’s even better, you can easily transfer all these files from your PC or laptop easily.

The device allows standard definition video playback by upscaling to 720p resolution when linked to a high-definition television. The Portable Media Player is ideal for business, vacation and travelers, making it possible for people to take their favorite movies, family videos, photos, slideshows and music with them anywhere.

IOGEAR’s Portable Media Player (GMD2025U120) is available immediately from all major catalog and online resellers, as well as select retail outlets for $349.95 (MSRP).

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IOGEAR, has just announced the release of its ultra-slim Portable Media Player. This new device allows users to carry their favorite multimedia anywhere. May it be songs, videos or pictures, you can take them all. What’s even better, you can easily transfer all these files from your PC or laptop easily.

The device allows standard definition video playback by upscaling to 720p resolution when linked to a high-definition television. The Portable Media Player is ideal for business, vacation and travelers, making it possible for people to take their favorite movies, family videos, photos, slideshows and music with them anywhere.

IOGEAR’s Portable Media Player (GMD2025U120) is available immediately from all major catalog and online resellers, as well as select retail outlets for $349.95 (MSRP).

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Introduced this Valentine’s is the new full-lineIOGEAR’s new GearJuice - Mobile Pocket Power. The mobile pocket power gear is just what it claims to be. GearJuice was created so that you can charge your mobile devices on the go. In fact, you can use it to charge your mobile gadgets three times before it needs some recharging, itself. The IOGEAR GearJuice pack is ultra-slim and ultra-lightweight with 7 interchangeable connectors, including one for the iPhone and the iPod Touch. IOGEAR’s GearJuice can charge just about anything you can think of — mobile phones, multimedia players, and digital cameras among them. And if the pack itself loses power, it comes with an adapter so you can charge your GearJuice device.

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Travelers no longer have to worry about running out of juice for their iPhones. Now, with IOGEAR’s GearJuice, running out of battery during important calls and business trips will be a thing of the past. The sleek ,compact device is supplied with six interchangeable tips and compatible with nearly 330 devices, including cell phones, BlackBerrys, iPods, MP3 players, the iPhone, Bluetooth headsets and PDAs.

GearJuice supplies a mobile phone with full power up to three times before requiring more energy from an external source. Now, the multi-gadget teen or business executive can rely on a single solution to keep them fully-charged at all times.

Powered by a Lithium Polymer battery, GearJuice - Mobile Pocket Power can be recharged with an AC adapter, introduced today, in addition to a USB port on a PC. It holds its power for six months and is priced at $49.95

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IOGear’s new Bluetooth hands-free car kit will hit the markets soon. The model, cryptically called the IOGear GBHFK211W6, lets you make/receive calls when driving, and also doubles up as a portable speakerphone for your home/office. The device claims superior noise cancellation in the form of Digital Echo Cancellation and Background Noise Reduction. If you have a Bluetooth enabled laptop, you can use it to make VoIP calls as well.

One of the nice things about the IOGear GBHFK211W6 is that it can be charged using a standard car charger or over USB. A class 2 Bluetooth device, it supports a range of about 30 feet (10m). If disconnected from a Bluetooth device for more than 30 minutes, the device shuts itself off to save battery.

The packaging includes the Bluetooth hands-free car kit, a USB charging cable, car charger, easy-to-plug-in Sun visor clip and two AAA rechargeable batteries, along with a user guide. Pairing is easy, use the usual “0000″ code with your Bluetooth mobile phone or compatible computer.

No word on the pricing yet.

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