These days, most of us have several electronic devices that have specialized charging cables. Keeping track of them, and remembering to bring them when we travel, can sometimes be a challenge. One solution to this problem is to use a specialized charger that can charge multiple devices at once.
The Idapt i4 Universal Charger is one good example. It is extremely easy to use and is lightweight. You just plug the necessary adapters into the three spots in which you’ll charge your devices, plug in the i4 unit, and then plug in your devices. The lights for each spot are green when nothing is plugged in, but turn to an orange-y red when their devices are charging. This changes back to green when the devices are fully charged. When you’re not using it, you can turn off the unit, saving electricity.
The i4 came with six different tips including an iPod/iPad tip (though I’m not sure I’d balance my iPad on the thing), a miniUSB, two microUSBs, a Samsung 4, and a Nokia 2. You can also order additional tips for other devices from their website, for $9.99 and up. There are many to choose from including one the charges AA batteries. Since almost all of our devices plug into the iPod/iPad tip, they were fighting for real estate, having to take turns. But we could order two additional iPod/iPad tips and then charge three iThings at once.
Since everyone has a different set of electronics, you can customize your collection of tips based on your charging needs. It is compatible with over 4,000 devices, which you can look up on their Device Compatibility Check list. Additionally, there is a USB charging port on the side, which allows you to charge a fourth device at the same time.
The Idapt i4 Universal Charger retails for $59.99. It is very easy to bring instead of multiple chargers when you’re going somewhere, or if you want an extra location in your house to charge things, perhaps on your bedside table. It is also good for when you don’t want to deal with multiple cables, or for when your friends come over and forgot their own charger.
Note: I received an Idapt i4 Universal Charger for the purposes of this review.
