Following on from the news that we finally received our (and possibly one of Australia’s) first batch of Novothink Surge iPhone Solar Charger Cases, we thought we’d share a Youtube video by Shinymedia taken at this year’s CES demonstrating how it works and the app you can use to show you all the battery info you’ll need.

Novothink Surge iPhone Solar Charger and App Video

YouTube – CES 2010 – Novothink Surge iPhone solar charger and app

Novothink Surge iPhone Solar Charger Product Page

Last Friday, we talked about Uniden’s announcement of the first wireless charger in Australia. In line with this, I noticed this video by the guys at GearLive which showed a demonstration of Powermat’s new wireless charging range. I really liked the idea of the portable wireless charger that means you don’t need to carry a heavy messy AC charger to charge up devices like iPhone or Blackberries. It goes one step further than my current Dexim iPhone Portable Charger.

The more competition in this area the better the end result will be for us consumers

Interesting how he talked about charging efficiency rates between other similar wireless devices – looks like Powermat takes wireless charging quite seriously!

Truly exciting technology.

According the Powermat website, Powermats should be available in Australia from April 2010.

Here’s the video:

It’s still the start of the year and if one of your goals was to manage your finances better and you have a Blackberry device, please check out Mobile Checkbook 4.0 – Ranked #1 Personal Accounting app for Blackberry! The all new Mobile Checkbook 4.0 is now available and loaded with new features that make managing your money easier than ever. If you have ever had trouble keeping track of your account balances, then the best-selling Mobile Checkbook is for you!

Mobile Checkbook lets you record transactions as they happen, reconcile your balances at any time and schedule recurring transactions on the go. Whether you're in the car, at a restaurant or out shopping, Mobile Checkbook gives you immediate access to your current account information from anywhere at any time.

Mobile Checkbook transaction lists can be exported to your e-mail inbox with optional XLS and QIF attachments for off-phone data backup. Supports an unlimited number of accounts and multiple currencies, including US Dollar, Pound Sterling, Euro, Indian Rupee and more

Mobile Checkbook for BlackBerry Download Page

Reviews on Mobile Checkbook for Blackberry:

– “Incredibly impressive… Mobile Checkbook will help you handle multiple transactions, accounts and currencies, all without sitting down at your computer or stepping one foot in your bank. Keeping track of transactions, while on the move, is amazingly easy.” – CrackBerry

– “This is a must have, easy to use application for every person who is on the go and is always on their BlackBerry.” – Themes4BB(dot)com

– “Mobile Checkbook 3.5 has been my solution to keeping track of my expenses for a little less than a year. Now with Mobile Checkbook 4.0 only more of my wishes have come true.” – BlackBerryOS(dot)com

Features of Mobile Checkbook for Blackberry:

• Record account transactions on the go
• Mark Transactions as ‘Cleared’ and quickly view your Available Balance vs. Cleared Balance
• Schedule Recurring Transactions for any account
• E-mail transaction lists to your personal computer for storage off of your phone
• Easily 'Transfer Funds' between two Mobile Checkbook accounts
• View past transactions including date, time, payee, memo and check number
• Modify, purge or delete transactions at any time
• Maintain an unlimited number of accounts
• Enable PIN Code Protection for additional security
• Choose from multiple currencies or add new currencies at any time
• Export your transaction lists in HTML, Excel(XLS) or Quicken(QIF) format. View your total withdrawal & deposit amounts to compare saving vs spending

Mobile Checkbook for BlackBerry Download Page

If you’ve got a new Blackberry Bold 9700 and wished you had more talk-time / Web-time on the road, then you’ll be happy that we now have stock of the Blackberry Bold 9700 High Capacity Battery. The battery that comes with the Blackberry Bold 9700 is a 1500mAh battery that gives roughly 6 hours talktime and 500 hours standby time. Imagine also having this battery with you or using this as your primary battery – with the Blackberry Bold 9700 High Capacity battery you’ll be able to get approximately 8 hours + of talktime!

Bear in mind that this Blackberry Bold 9700 High Capacity Battery comes with an additional back cover as using this battery does result in extra bulge that the current Blackberry Bold 9700 battery cover cannot accommodate.

Here’s a link to our Best Selling Blackberry Bold 9700 Accessories so far.

Mr.Gadget Blackberry Bold 9700 High Capacity Battery 2400mAh Features:

• Capacity: 2400mAh
• Cover: Yes
• Volts: 3.7v
• Type: Li-ion Polymer
• Color: Black

Mr.Gadget Blackberry Bold 9700 Battery 2400mAh High Capacity Product Page

Just a short post to let you know that we have the HTC HD2 Battery in stock. This battery is slightly more powerful than the one that comes with the phone which means you’ll get more talk and standby time. A must-have for people who need to be connected all the time especially road-warriors and professionals. The HTC HD2 Battery is small enough to keep in your laptop bag, handbag, car glove compartment or even in your pocket.

Features of the HTC HD2 Battery 1300mAh (Black):

• Capacity: 1300mAh
• Model: HTC HD2
• Volts: 3.7v
• Type: Li-ion Polymer
• Color: Black

Mr.Gadget HTC HD2 Battery Product Page

Good ol’ Johnny K from Efficiency Matrix loaned us one of their newest green gadgets – the Non-Rechargeable Batter Charger. Despite the confusing name, this charger is a hero in the world of conservation – it charges normally non-rechargeable batteries like alkalines in 4 hours! On top of this it also charges NiMh, NiCad, Lithium and NiZN.

Yes it charges Alkalines!

I tried a pair of AAA Toshiba Alkalines and can report that the Non-Rechargeable Battery Charger topped them up without any explosions of any sort. Also charged a set of four 2400 NiMh.

I’m told that recommended retail will be around AU$50-$60 and that they will be on shelves in most good gadget stores by the end of July.

Save money and the environment with your very own Non-Rechargeable Battery Charger. Watch this space for more news.

Non-rechargeable Battery Charger | Efficiency Matrix