With many of the USB wall chargers on the market you have to dig out the cell phone box and find the USB cable that came with it. Otherwise it's off to purchase a new one.

The Newer Technology NuPower Charge & Sync device eliminates the need for those cables or having to transport multiple chargers and cables.

It measures just 2 ~-by-2 \-by-5/8 inches making it an ideal multipurpose charging device for home or when traveling.

Charging the 1400 mAh lithium Ion battery itself is done by simply sliding out an AC plug and plugging it in a wall outlet.

The unit comes with a standard 30 pin Apple cable for iPods and iPhones along with cables for micro and mini USB.

Each cable switches in and out of the charger with ease and one cable can be stored in the charger itself by wrapping it around the unit and tucking the end into a small compartment hidden by an access door.

They syncing part comes into play since they can also be used without the charger. Just connect your device to one end and plug the USB side to a port in a computer.

An indicator LED will illuminate while charging and turn off when complete.

Contact Gregg Ellman at greggellman@mac.com.