Energizer Launched Rapid Battery Charger For Cell Phones

Energizer announced today the launch of rapid charging devices that supply power to cell phones. The battery-driven devices, known as Energi To Go, will include a two-battery cell phone charger and a four-battery power pack for audio and gaming devices. According to market research group Roper ASW, 20 percent of consumers lose cell phone power at least once a week. The charger allows consumers to place a call within 30 seconds of activating Energi To Go. Multimedia phones may require several minutes to activate. The Energi To Go can power 80 percent of the cell phone brands available in the U.S. Phone tip connectors are available to fit approximately 100 phone models across top manufacturers, and include most Nokia, Motorola, Sprint, and Samsung cell phones and mini-USB devices, including the RAZR, SLVR and BlackBerry. Energi To Go will also be compatible with iPods and gaming devices such as the PSP (PlayStation Portable), Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS. Energizer Energi To Go products will be available at mass food and drug retailers nationwide on Sept 1. The MSRP for Energizer Energi To Go Cell Phone Charger is $19.99, and includes the reusable charger, the phone tip connector and two Energizer e2 Lithium AA batteries.