Handy Gadgets

The Volta strapping battery pack add-on for your iPod is touted by its manufacturer, Sonnet Technologies, as being able to deliver 80 hours of music playback or 16 hours of video on a single charge. 'Featuring a slim and sleek design, Volta's case is made from rugged aluminum with a glossy black finish. The iPod simply docks to Volta, which clips to the back of the iPod (a spacer pad is included for the slimmer iPod model). The combined unit stands for easy viewing and features four LEDs on the front to indicate charging status and remaining charge level.' This device is available to Japanese consumers at present but the company has an English Language website where the it is priced at $70.