The best ... ways to power up

Solio Charger

The three blades of this solar-powered charger “fan out to soak up sun and convert into nine hours of sonic juice.”

Price: $169.95; Contact: Solio.com/charger

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Source: Men’s Fitness

The WildCharge

About the size of a mouse pad, this sleek mat can replace “the hideous mass of heavy, ugly, black power bricks” on your desk, providing wire-free power for specially outfitted devices.

Price: $60; Contact: Wildcharge.com

Source: The New York Times

Powerstick

The Powerstick is the “size of a stick of gum” and comes with nine tips that charge anything from your iPod to your BlackBerry.

Price: $59.99; Contact: Powerstick.com

Source: Orange County, Calif., Register

The Sanctuary

This clean-looking tray powers up as many as a dozen gadgets “while providing storage space for personal items such as credit cards, wallets, loose change, and keys.”

Price: $129.95; Contact: Bluelounge.com

Source: Metropolis

Chargepod

Never lose power with this nifty multiple-device charger, which can fuel “up to six devices, via wall outlet or a car adaptor.”

Price: $39.95, $9.95 per additional adaptor; Contact: Callpod.com

Source: The New York Times