E3 2005: CellBoost Hand-Charged
Source: IGN
Cellboost, the makers of the instant phone recharger for cellphones, announced at E3 that it will have PSP and Nintendo DS versions of their disposable battery system to give a quick boost back to your game systems. We had a chance to jack one in and charge up some systems to see how they work.
Cellboosts are made to fit the PSP for gameplay use when you can’t wait for a charge. The PSP Cellboots is a slim battery that is actually meant to act as an extra handle extension for the handheld. After plugging it the power jack, it clips onto the PSP’s keychain slot (albeit a little loosely — we’re hoping Cellboost adds a longer ridge for the clip so it doesn’t come off once plugged in), and there is a power switch if you want to use the Cellboost extension even if your batteries aren’t in need of a charge.
The batteries (alkaline packs that can be tossed when they’re dead) are designed to fit the look and feel of the system, black on PSP, with similar textures and markings to blend the unit. It will cost $9.99, with about 2 hours added to the PSP’s battery life. It’s a quick charge-and-go solution and will pretty likely be solid business for Cellboost. Source: IGN
Cellboost, the makers of the instant phone recharger for cellphones, announced at E3 that it will have PSP and Nintendo DS versions of their disposable battery system to give a quick boost back to your game systems. We had a chance to jack one in and charge up some systems to see how they work.
Cellboosts are made to fit the PSP for gameplay use when you can’t wait for a charge. The PSP Cellboots is a slim battery that is actually meant to act as an extra handle extension for the handheld. After plugging it the power jack, it clips onto the PSP’s keychain slot (albeit a little loosely — we’re hoping Cellboost adds a longer ridge for the clip so it doesn’t come off once plugged in), and there is a power switch if you want to use the Cellboost extension even if your batteries aren’t in need of a charge.
The batteries (alkaline packs that can be tossed when they’re dead) are designed to fit the look and feel of the system, black on PSP, with similar textures and markings to blend the unit. It will cost $9.99, with about 2 hours added to the PSP’s battery life. It’s a quick charge-and-go solution and will pretty likely be solid business for Cellboost.
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