On paper, the Nectar Power system is both awesome and ludicrous. This is essentially a keychain-dongle USB power solution for super-sized keychains. You carry it around and charge your iPhone or other USB devices as needed.
Let's start with the ludicrous, which is the price. The unit is now available for preorder from Brookstone and will retail for (wait for it) $300.
Individual "power pods", used to generate the power, will cost $10 each. An extended warranty adds another $40 for 2 years, or $50 for 3 years. Gift wrap alone adds another $7.
So why are we so ridiculously excited about this? It's simple.
First, there's the technology. The Nectar is a butane-powered Solid