P790 Portable Charger

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  3.50 / 5

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• Price

  $ 79.95 (AUD)

Ross Catanzariti Good Gear Guide 12/12/06 Follow @pcworldau

Pros

• Convenience factor, Can charge unit and phone simultaneously, Standard mini-USB connection

Cons

• Only works with certain handsets and accessories

Bottom Line

The P790 is a convenient and compact accessory that could come in handy for travelers.

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According to Motorola figures, the P790 holds two full charges for a mobile phone and 10 for Bluetooth headsets and other accessories. The P790 uses a standard mini-USB connector, so it will work with most Motorola phones, including the , , , , , and . The P790 will also work with any phone or accessory that uses a mini-USB connection to charge.

Once the charger runs out, you can juice it back up using a regular mini-USB AC adapter; most new Motorola phones include this in the sales package. Conveniently, users can charge their phone and the P790 at the same time via an adapter lead. The P790 takes two hours to fully recharge.

Despite being such a basic device, the P790 is quite stylish. It has a black rubber finish and is compact, measuring just 51.4mm x 51.4mm x 23.7mm and weighing a mere 79g. A slide up button on the front of the unit both powers on and slides out the mini-USB connector.