One of the most serious notebook-related problems anyone might be faced with is running out of battery at the exact moment when you don't have the power adapter on you. Things become even more difficult when you own several such portable computing systems, but it seems that the people over at Maplin have a very interesting solution in store for you, namely the 90W Multi-Voltage Laptop Power Supply with 2 x USB sockets.

In fact, this particular device can be described as the “ultimate universal charger,” since it can provide power for a huge array of portable electronics, whether we're talking about portable computing systems, MP3 players, mobile phones or gaming consoles.

This is possible due to the fact that this special power adapter is fitted with 2 USB sockets, which can be used for recharging the batteries of pretty much any USB-powered device out there. And we all know only too well that there's a huge number of such products on the market, whether we're talking about mobiles, MP3 players, PMPs, GPS devices... and the list could go on almost forever.

Now, back to the issue of notebooks. Hence, the very versatile charger from Maplin comes equipped with no less than 11 laptop connectors and features a selectable power output to ensure compatibility with most models, supporting DC 12 / 15 / 16 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 24 V laptop power outputs.

Furthermore, since this thing has been designed to charge one's most expensive devices, is also packs a built-in overload and short circuit protection system with LED indication, which will make sure that one's products are not harmed even in the unfortunate event of an overload occurring.

Price-wise, the Maplin 90W Multi-Voltage Laptop Power Supply is in fact pretty affordable, as it can be purchased for somewhere around 34 pounds sterling (roughly 50 US dollars).


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