Chargepod V2 consolidates your power cords and thins your wallet

callpod's adding a new version of their popular Chargepod that responds directly to some of the gripes we had with the V1 model. The Chargepod V2 has a three-sided design that charges a PC or Mac portable, three smaller devices like an iPod or camera, and a three port USB 2.0 hub for charging and syncing. Don't worry if you've already dropped mad coinage on those device-specific adapters for the V1 -- they're compatible with the V2. The device's specs make it look a bit hefty, but thankfully the design helps alleviate some of that. However, consolidation don't come cheap -- the Chargepod V2 will run you a steep $199.95.

[Via acquire]

[Kebab in Korea @ Jan 10th 2009 5:12AM]

40-50 Dollars and I would buy it; it's really nifty. 200 is insane.

[dan @ Jan 10th 2009 8:35AM]

That really is unbelievably expensive for what is basically a powered USB hub with no data lines.
In fact, any normal powered USB hub would do the same job whilst also providing you with a whole load of useful USB ports.

[YouFaceTheTick @ Jan 10th 2009 5:12AM]

I'll stick with my iGo. :)

[Cassini @ Jan 10th 2009 8:37AM]

Yeah, $200 is stupid. It a cool device, but there simply aren't enough materials in it to justify that ridiculous price. I hope they plan on selling virtually none.

[Cassini @ Jan 10th 2009 8:39AM]

Oops... typo. "It's a cool..."

[G @ Jan 10th 2009 8:41AM]

Wow, this looks really useful, i can't remember how many times i have felt the need to charge 6 devices at once.



Oh, that's right, never.

[RC @ Jan 10th 2009 9:22AM]

It looks expensive, but it comes with some extras, PC/Mac charge cables, data cables, worldwide AC adaptors for different power sources etc. I think this will be a real prize for many people because it is so compact and versatile. The short cables alone save heaps of space for travel. I don't know why people have to be so scathing when they are obviously not in the target market. There are plenty of things in this world that are way too expensive for me and do way more than I need, but I don't feel the need to pile crap on them for that.

[Mike Klein @ Jan 10th 2009 1:30PM]

A micro usb hub is the best way to go. There is ZERO difference about the callpod...except vendor lock-in and cost.

With usb I don't need to buyin to proprietary adapters...anybody's usb cable will work.

[STINK @ Jan 10th 2009 10:45AM]

Ninja star! Hai!

[darren @ Jan 10th 2009 12:56PM]

How did they get a MagSafe license from Apple? Last I heard they weren't allowing any other vendors to make those connectors...

[Justin @ Jan 11th 2009 8:24AM]

Exactly what I was wondering. If they found a way to include Magsafe in this setup, I would be 100% on board...

[arGun @ Jan 11th 2009 5:04PM]

Someone please smash that Kodak M873. It must die.
NOW!

[DaveYHZ @ Jan 12th 2009 1:19PM]

I've had a horrible time with their customer service department trying to return a set of dragon bt headsets that were gifted for X-mas. There are definitely better companies to deal with.