The plus side of the electronic revolution is that we have every gadget imaginable to make life easier and more entertaining. The down side is those cell phones, digital cameras, portable video game consoles, bluetooth ear pieces, portable navigation systems, PDAs and MP3 players we love all need to be rejuiced. Which makes for a drawer full of chargers twisted into some sort of black wire Gordian Knot you can never hope to untangle. And since most electronics don't come with a car charger, you are either screwed mid road trip, or end up dropping $40, or more, per device to buy one.

The Chargepod solves this problem. It's 6-in-1 charger with interchangeable power adapters that can recharge up to six of your portable electronic toys at one time, with a single power cord, in a single outlet.

They've got dozens of manufacturer-specific adapters that can power hundreds of different devices. All you do is choose the ones you need (you can check compatibility on the Chargepod site), and plug them into the center hub. A power light let's you know when it's charging properly. And for $20 you can get a car adapter that can be swapped out for the main power cord, allowing you to power up all your gear while on the road, even if the manufacturer doesn't offer a car charger. And it all stores neatly in the included carrying pouch. No lost power cords. No tangles. No counter clutter. And enough coin left over to buy more stuff.

$39.95 Chargepod (comes with base station, power cable and carrying pouch.)
$79.95 Bundle Pack (Also includes six adapters for Motorola, Palm, Samsung, Nokia, Sony PSP and iPod/USB.)
$9.95 Each power adapter

www.callpod.com