Retractable Mobile Phone USB Charging Cable is Out

1999–2004July 28, 2003Macs Only!Internet
Keyspan is now shipping retractable charging cables for most popular cell phones. The cables allow a cell phone to be charged from the USB port of a Mac and are designed for use with Nokia, Motorola, Ericsson, Siemens, Sony, Samsung, LG Mobile, Sanyo, and Kyocera cell phones. Includes 6V booster. They run around $27.

The cable is a terrific idea--one less AC adapter to carry while travelling. We have ordered one for our Sony-Ericsson T68i mobile phone.

Keyspan has also released AC and DC adapters that allow cell phones to be charged from a power outlet in a building, car or boat.

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