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Quick Tip: Using USB Outlets For Accessory Charging

May 9, 2013 by Udi Tirosh 3 Comments

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How many of your devices are charged via USB? Probably your at least a smartphone, maybe a tablet, a GoPro, remotes, audio gear and the list goes on. Each of those devices have their own charger that most likely connects to a USB cable or ends with a micro USB connection.

Quick Tip: Using USB Outlets For Accessory Charging

Photographer JP Danko sent in this great tip about using a wall socket with an integrated USB charger. JP suggests using a Leviton T5630-W 2.1-Amp USB Charger but there are other brands out there. Here is JP’s plan:

“… You still have all these chords and chargers lying around for each device – so when you want to charge your camera, you still have to dig through a snake pit of wires and connectors in the bottom of some junk drawer to find the right charger….

…So here’s my plan.

I charge most of my electronic devices in two places – in the kitchen and in the bedroom.

I am going to switch one of the standard outlets on my kitchen counter (where I currently plug in most of my electronics to charge) to this built in USB charger.

I am going to leave one Micro USB cord and one Apple iOS cord in a drawer below it at all times – that way I can charge 90% of my electronic devices without having to search for the right charger. (I do have a few electronic devices that use a bastard USB charger).

Then, I am going to install two built in USB chargers in my bedroom – one on either side of the bed. That way, my wife and I can plug in our phones on the night table – again without having to grab chargers from somewhere else (which always seem to go missing).

[Genius Built In USB Charger for Electronic Devices | JP Danko ]

P.S. if you face similar USB charging needs while you are mobile, try this On The Go USB charging kit.

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About Udi Tirosh

Udi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.

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