Family Finds - September 2010
by Houston Family Magazine
1. Pico
Boasting an extremely lightweight and tiny design, the PICO can power virtually any portable device for free! When fully charged, the PICO will charge a gadget in just 30 minutes using one 75mA solar panel which powers an 800mA li-ion battery. The Pico can provide enough power to keep a mobile phone running for 35 hours or an iPod for 14 hours. Available at www.freeloadersolar.com for $29.99.
2. Chic Bud Speaker
This portable speaker is decked out in a stylish leopard print and outlined by sparkling crystals in the shape of a heart. It’s not only stylish, but also small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and it’s attached to a key ring for easy transportability. This small accessory has a big sound with a 2 watt amplified speaker that gives out four hours of sound. With the built-in rechargeable battery, you just plug them into your computer to charge and you’re ready to go! Available at www.chicbuds.com for $24.99.
3. Chalkies
They look just like a black chalkboard built into your wall, just peel and stick. They come in a variety of designs including: cat, bird, dog, dolphin, alligator, dinosaur, baseball glove, flower, balloon and many more. $24.95-$29.95 at www.vinylattractions.com.
4. Mimco USB
Not your average USB. Save all of your important information in style. Choose from a variety of characters like Hello Kitty or Darth Vader, or this cool character. All are now available in 2GB to 16GB capacities. $23.95-89.95 at www.mimoco.com.
