LAS VEGAS — Of course the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show had tons of gizmos for our collective amazement, but what about powering those doodads? Here are a few especially innovative plug-ins spotted at CES, available now or headed your way soon.
 

POWRAMID
($17 to $25 depending on model, available starting March 2008 at kreativepower.com)
The power strip gets an aesthetic upgrade with the Powramid, a surge protector with a conical design that accommodates several devices. You get six outlets and an on/off switch at its top — nothing startling, just smart.

DOUBLETALK
($19.95 at discountcell.com)
Tailored for cell phones, the DoubleTalk plugs into a wall or car so you can power your mobile on or off the road.

POWERBUDDY
(Less than $40, available this spring at turbocellcharge.com and other retailers)
This rechargeable, 100 percent lithium-ion battery pack gives juice to cell phones, MP3 players (including iPods) and gaming devices (including PlayStation Portable). You get 12 adapters, plus the PowerBuddy can charge two devices at once. Now that's power, buddy.

René A. Guzman | 210SA Contributor