Still in need of a device charger for your car? For $24.95 you can get The Flashlighter. It plugs into the standard cigarette lighter socket and when removed, serves as a 3 LED flashlight.
The small device comes in two flavors, the USB Pass-through Flashlight-er and the USB Flashlight-er. The Pass-through is slightly larger, as hidden behind the removable USB charger is another socket, allowing for the flashlight to charge while simultaneously charging another device. (Pass-through, get it?)
The USB Pass-through Flashlight-er will be available in October, while the standard version is available now. They didn’t have an up and running version of the Pass-through here at CTIA, but the other one was available. The output of the flashlight was of course not very substantial, but I can see how it would be useful in some situations. Besides, it’s only 25 bucks.
Specs…
USB Pass-through Flashlight-er
3.5” length
4-20 mA NiMh cells
20 minutes operating time
18 hr charging time
Light intensity of 3500 mCd
USB charging capacity .5 Amps
Input 12 to 15 volts at 600 mA nominal.
USB Flashlight-er
2.4” length
4-18 mA NiMh cells
20 minutes operating time
18 hr charging time
Light intensity of 3600 mCd
USB charging capacity 1 Amp
Input 12 to 15 volts at 600 mA nominal.
Backlit USB light