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98 Bizarre Gadget-Charging Solutions

From Sun-Fueled Tablet Covers to Lumber-Covered Adapters

— March 5, 2013 — Eco
Gadget charging is an activity that some of us have to engage in on a daily basis and for some, once every blue moon before their devices decide to die. It is mostly smartphones and tablets that need constant recharging due to their Internet connectivity. Old phones maintain their basic functional solidarity quite succinctly, but do understandably require re-powering every now and then.

For those of you who are sick or even oddly intrigued by these charging systems, here is an extensive list of different mobile and tablet-charging solutions. You can go with eco-friendly solutions such as solar-powered device chargers or more eccentric ones such as notepad gadget chargers and desert-dwelling power bars.

Although charging itself is an unpleasant experience, there are plenty of opportunities to make your chargers as expressive of your personality as possible.
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Fashionable Battery Chargers
Fashionable Battery Chargers
The HyperJuice Plug Powers Gadgets On-the-Go
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97
Bulk Tablet Carriers
Bulk Tablet Carriers
The InSync Transport Case Can Cart Around 16 iPads
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96
Health-Conscious Computer Chargers
Health-Conscious Computer Chargers
The 'Personal Energy Orb' Aims to Increase Your Exercise
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95
Multitasking Power Providers
Multitasking Power Providers
Charge Two Devices at the Same With the Idapt I1 Eco Charger
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94
Multi-iOS Battery Boosters
Multi-iOS Battery Boosters
Kanex Sydnee Aims to Energize Several Devices in One Go
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93
Mobile Gadgetry Chargers
Mobile Gadgetry Chargers
The POP 'Portable Power Station' Gives You Battery Life Anywhere
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92
Sun-Fueled Tablet Covers
Sun-Fueled Tablet Covers
This Solar Charging Case Provides Protection and Power for the iPad
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91
Rapper-Endorsed Chargers
Rapper-Endorsed Chargers
Jay-Z Appears in Duracell Powermat 24-Hour Power System Commercial
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90
Sleep-Supporting Chargers
Sleep-Supporting Chargers
The Night Light by Mr Douglas Wood Encourages Sweet Dreams
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89
Device-Charging Belts
Device-Charging Belts
The Volt Buckle Targets Gadget-Carrying Men
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88
Powerful Multi-Device Chargers
Powerful Multi-Device Chargers
These Chargers by Kanex Can Handle Four Tablets or Phones
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87
Religion-Friendly Gadgets
Religion-Friendly Gadgets
The Family Christian Edifi Tablet is Wholesome Technology
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86
Playground Charger Phones
Playground Charger Phones
The 'Morning Dew Mobile Phone Concept' is Emotionally Captivating
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85
Pedal-Powered Phone Chargers
Pedal-Powered Phone Chargers
The K-TOR Power Box Keeps You and Your Gadget Alive
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84
Nomad Gadget Boosters
Nomad Gadget Boosters
Roll Up Travel Charger Energizes Several Devices for Those On-the-Go
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83
Illuminated Charger Cables
Illuminated Charger Cables
Scrap Pile Labs' CordLight for iPhone Makes Charging at Night Easier
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82
Solar-Powered Phone Boosters
Solar-Powered Phone Boosters
The iPower from Mi Suny Doubles Your iPhone/iPad's Battery
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81
Revisioned Tablet Chargers
Revisioned Tablet Chargers
The 'LaunchPort by Strut' is of Luxurious Design and Ideal Structure
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80
Planet-Preserving Chargers
Planet-Preserving Chargers
Bracketon's New GreenZero Charging Device Conserves the World's Energy
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79
Multiple Tablet Chargers
Multiple Tablet Chargers
The Insync Transport Case Powers Up to 16 iPads
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78
Beastly Battery-Powered Phones
Beastly Battery-Powered Phones
The SpareOne Cellphone Shown at CES 2012 Lives 15 Years
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77
Powerful Re-Charger Pods
Powerful Re-Charger Pods
The Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Keeps Dying Phones Alive at CES 2012
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76
Literary Power Sources
Literary Power Sources
The Book Chargers Allow You to Read and Recharge in One
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75
Slim-Fit Battery Chargers
Slim-Fit Battery Chargers
PowerSkin iPhone 4 Case Loses the Weight of Heavy Power Packs
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74
Outlet-Imitating Eco Chargers
Outlet-Imitating Eco Chargers
The SunVolt Solar Power Station Charges Multiple Gadgets at Once
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73
Portable Charger Banks
Portable Charger Banks
The Power Star Juices Your Gadgets When You're in a Hurry
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72
Illuminated Gadget Chargers
Illuminated Gadget Chargers
The Power Bank Charges via USB and Doubles as a Flashlight
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71
Flatbed Clock Chargers
Flatbed Clock Chargers
Boost Devices With the Oregon Scientific Time and Wireless Charging Station
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70
Desert-Dwelling Power Bars
Desert-Dwelling Power Bars
The Power Cactus by Manifattura & Design Will Hydrate Your Electronics
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69
Umbrella Phone Chargers
Umbrella Phone Chargers
The Booster Brolly Will Juice Your Phone, Rain or Shine
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68
Repurposed Tank Chargers
Repurposed Tank Chargers
These iPhone Chargers from PHU are Robotically Inventive
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67
Leafy Gadget Chargers
Leafy Gadget Chargers
Joel Kim's Leaf Wireless Charger is Solar-Powered
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66
Egg-Shaped Eco Chargers
Egg-Shaped Eco Chargers
The Turning Power Charger Uses Kinetic Energy to Provide Light and Power
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65
Pedal-Powered Mobile Chargers
Pedal-Powered Mobile Chargers
'The Charge Cycle' Helps You Pedal Your Way to a Fully Charged Phone
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64
Gadget-Charging Heaters
Gadget-Charging Heaters
The TESLA Radiator Warms Your Home While Charging Your Cellphone
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63
Portable Multi-Gadget Chargers
Portable Multi-Gadget Chargers
iCruiser External Battery Pack is an Accessory for Many
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62
Universal Gadget Chargers
Universal Gadget Chargers
The 3-in-1 Retractable USB Cable Energizes Multiple Devices
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61
Convertible Cellphone Chargers
Convertible Cellphone Chargers
The DockOff is Very Adaptable to the Demands on Your Wall Socket
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60
Bonsai Tree Chargers (UPDATE)
Bonsai Tree Chargers (UPDATE)
The Electree by Vivien Muller Provides Eco-Friendly Power-Ups
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59
Sleek Wireless Chargers
Sleek Wireless Chargers
The Powermat Allows You to Charge Four Devices Chord-Free
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58
Wireless Battery Charging Bowls
Wireless Battery Charging Bowls
This Wireless Charging Device from Poweredbyproxi is the Future
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57
Beverage-Powered Phone Docks
Beverage-Powered Phone Docks
For a Power-Saving Charger Try the Epiphany onE Puck
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56
Slim-Fit Cover Chargers
Slim-Fit Cover Chargers
iKit NuCharge Battery Case Keeps the iPhone Alive for Hours
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55
Fire-Powered Chargers
Fire-Powered Chargers
The PowerPot is the Ultimate Tool for Camping
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54
Solar-Powered Device Chargers
Solar-Powered Device Chargers
BoostSolar Charges Your Fave iDevices by Harnessing the Sun's Rays
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53
Novel Tech Chargers
Novel Tech Chargers
The Book Charging Dock for iPhone and iPod has a Vintage Aesthetic
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52
Solar-Powered Charger Kits
Solar-Powered Charger Kits
The Fenix 'ReadySet' Solar Kit is Green and Supercharged
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51
Lumber-Covered Adapters
Lumber-Covered Adapters
The Red Wood iPhone 4 Charger is Beautiful and Rustic
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50
Slim Smartphone Charging Covers
Slim Smartphone Charging Covers
The Rivo Case is the World's Thinnest USB Phone Protecting Charger
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49
Robotic Multipurpose Chargers
Robotic Multipurpose Chargers
The Desk Lamp Phone Charger Also Provides Fuel for Computers
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48
Sleek Storage Chargers
Sleek Storage Chargers
The Powerstick with Memory USB Drive is a Quick Battery Fix
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47
Minimalist Mobile Chargers
Minimalist Mobile Chargers
The Banuul BBG-1400 Seamlessly Complements the iPhone's Clean Design
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46
DIY Smartphone Chargers
DIY Smartphone Chargers
Casey Neistat’s iPhone 5 Dock is Handmade
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45
Battery-Boosting Man Bags
Battery-Boosting Man Bags
The Mini L Solarbag Stylishly Extends the Life of Your Apple iPad
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44
Clever Keyboard Chargers
Clever Keyboard Chargers
The Mobee Magic Bar Backs You Up When Your Battery is Down
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43
Cubed Computer Chargers
Cubed Computer Chargers
OneLessDrop Power Cord Anchor Holds Apple Chargers with Ease
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42
Felt Pocket Phone Chargers
Felt Pocket Phone Chargers
The Wall Dock Holds Your Handset to the Socket and Allows Continued Use
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41
Energy-Conserving Chargers
Energy-Conserving Chargers
The Mushroom GreenZERO Ensures that No Electricity is Wasted
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40
Convenient Hidden Cord Chargers
Convenient Hidden Cord Chargers
Distill Union Fuses User-Friendly Designs with Chic Aesthetics
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39
Phone-Charging Ovens (UPDATE)
Phone-Charging Ovens (UPDATE)
The Biolite Campstove and USB Charger is Smokin'
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38
Discreet Hardcover Charging Docks
Discreet Hardcover Charging Docks
This Hidden iPhone Charger Looks Like a Stack of Books
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37
Sun-Fueled Chargers
Sun-Fueled Chargers
These Solar-Powered Phone Chargers Stick to Any Window
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36
Eolic Avian Eco Chargers
Eolic Avian Eco Chargers
Txan Txan Harnesses Wind Power on a Small Scale to Supply Your Devices
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35
Chunky Tablet Chargers
Chunky Tablet Chargers
The 'Venus of Cupertino' iPad Dock is Sturdy Support for Apple Products
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34
Parasitic Gadget Chargers
Parasitic Gadget Chargers
TheJoyFactory's 'Zip, Touch-n-Go' Accommodates 16 Devices
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33
Device Charger Lights
Device Charger Lights
The Hodge Podge USB Lamp by Arik Levy is Multifunctional
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32
Multi-Functional Nightstands
Multi-Functional Nightstands
The BedLamp by Niels Kjeldsen is a Multi-Tasking Professional
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31
Building Block Gadget Docks
Building Block Gadget Docks
Nanoblock iPhone Universal Dock is Endlessly Customizable
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30
Wallet-Storing Chargers
Wallet-Storing Chargers
The ChargeCard Is Ideal For Those Who Prefer To Travel Light
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29
Gas Mask Gadget Chargers
Gas Mask Gadget Chargers
The AIRE Mask Uses Kinetic Energy from Breathing to Charge an iPod
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28
Coffee-Brewing Phone Chargers
Coffee-Brewing Phone Chargers
Lumawake iPhone Dock is Smarter Than Your Average Charger
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27
Flexible Phone Chargers
Flexible Phone Chargers
The TYLT Band Car Charger Gives Power to Two Devices at Once
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26
Portable Solar Chargers
Portable Solar Chargers
The Powertraveller Solarmonkey Adventurer Charges Gadgets On-The-Go
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25
Hinged Handset Hubs
Hinged Handset Hubs
The Zaryadkus USB Socket Makes it Easier to Charge Your Gadgets
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24
Green Cellular Chargers
Green Cellular Chargers
The Pottery Barn Teen 'Solar Powered Battery Pack' is Eco-Friendly
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23
Double-Pronged Chargers
Double-Pronged Chargers
The Wrap Adapter Add-On Makes it Possible to Coil Your Cord Neatly
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22
Wall-Mounting Chargers
Wall-Mounting Chargers
Bluelounge MiniDock Energizes Gadgets and Conserves Space
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21
Solar-Powered Phone Chargers
Solar-Powered Phone Chargers
The Monster Watts Case Boosts Your Phone On-the-Go
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20
Built-In Mobile Chargers
Built-In Mobile Chargers
The Autonome Smartphone Has Snap-Out Prongs for Easy Socket Access
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19
Solar Panel Smartphone Chargers
Solar Panel Smartphone Chargers
Sol Solar iPhone 4 Battery Case Harnesses Energy From the Sun
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18
Pedal-Powered Phone Chargers
Pedal-Powered Phone Chargers
The EcoXPower Bike Light Doubles as a Smartphone Charger
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17
Pulley System Charging Stations
Pulley System Charging Stations
The Power Reel Affords Convenient Cord Placement
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16
Cord Clutter-Reducing Chargers
Cord Clutter-Reducing Chargers
The Feligan PowerBrick Runs 11 Electronic Devices at Once
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15
Mobile Backup Batteries
Mobile Backup Batteries
The Innergie PocketCell Supplies Emergency Smartphone Power On the Go
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14
Manual Mobile Chargers
Manual Mobile Chargers
The Cyclus Step2 Generator Juices Up Your Gadgets With Your Energy Input
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13
Multigadget Power Boosters
Multigadget Power Boosters
The Quirky Converge Charges Six Devices at Once
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12
Switch Plate Smartphone Chargers
Switch Plate Smartphone Chargers
The Pyle In-Wall iPhone Dock Affords Easy Access
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11
Phone-Charging Purses
Phone-Charging Purses
Everpurse iPhone Charger Allows You to Power Up On the Go
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10
Sustainable Charging Stations
Sustainable Charging Stations
The RockAppleWood iPad/iPhone Speaker Dock is Cleverly Upcycled
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9
Literary Smartphone Chargers
Literary Smartphone Chargers
True Vintage Classics lets You Dock Your Phone on Your Favorite Novel
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8
Powerless Phone Chargers
Powerless Phone Chargers
Crank the Eton Boost Turbine 2000 to Charge Phones without Electricity
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7
Heat-Leeching Chargers
Heat-Leeching Chargers
EcoCharge by Ardavan Mirhosseini Absorbs Warmth for Power
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6
Notepad Gadget Chargers
Notepad Gadget Chargers
The MiLiPower Notebook is the First Notebook Phone Charger
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5
96-Hour Solar Chargers
96-Hour Solar Chargers
The PowerMonkey eXplorer Keeps Your Phone Juiced for Four Days
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4
Wrist-Wearable Phone Chargers
Wrist-Wearable Phone Chargers
Extend Your Phone's Battery Life with the Miniinthebox Charger
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3
Water-Powered Chargers
Water-Powered Chargers
The MyFC PowerTrekk Keeps Your Gadget Juiced Up Anywhere
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2
Sleek Smartphone Charger Cases
Sleek Smartphone Charger Cases
The JuiceTank Allows One to Plug Their Phone in Anywhere
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1
Charger-Integrated Cell Protectors
Charger-Integrated Cell Protectors
The PowerLoop iPhone Case Keeps Your USB Connector Attached
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