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USB Utility Charge Tool keeps connectors at the ready

By Ben Coxworth
April 25, 2013
USB Utility Charge Tool keeps connectors at the ready
The USB Utility Charge Tool contains four commonly-used fold-out plugs, for charging your electronic devices
The USB Utility Charge Tool contains four commonly-used fold-out plugs, for charging your electronic devices
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The USB Utility Charge Tool contains four commonly-used fold-out plugs, for charging your electronic devices
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The USB Utility Charge Tool contains four commonly-used fold-out plugs, for charging your electronic devices
The USB Utility Charge Tool in use
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The USB Utility Charge Tool in use

For several years now, it’s been possible to buy Swiss Army Knives with flash drives. The USB Utility Charge Tool, while it’s obviously inspired by the Swiss Army Knife, is a little different – it contains four fold-out plugs for charging or syncing your electronic devices.

Amongst its plugs is a standard USB connector, that can be stuck into the USB port of a computer. Up to three other devices can then be plugged into its other connectors, which consist of a micro USB, mini USB, and Apple 30-pin plug. As all of the secondary connectors are linked to the main USB plug, the attached devices can then be charged from the computer.

The USB Utility Charge Tool in use
The USB Utility Charge Tool in use

Hey, it beats having a drawer full of tangled-up cables, as long as you don't require much reach.

The USB Utility Charge Tool is available now for preorder via the first link below, at a price of US$20. It should start shipping as of May 20th.

Source: FredFlare via ChipChick

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ComputersUSBChargingMultitoolsSwiss Army
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Ben Coxworth
Ben Coxworth
Based out of Edmonton, Canada, Ben Coxworth has been writing for New Atlas since 2009 and is presently Managing Editor for North America. An experienced freelance writer, he previously obtained an English BA from the University of Saskatchewan, then spent over 20 years working in various markets as a television reporter, producer and news videographer. Ben is particularly interested in scientific innovation, human-powered transportation, and the marine environment.

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Catweazle
It looks tidier than a big tangled mess of wires.
f8lee
Without a Thunderbolt adapter it is less useful for anyone with a MacBook
KRC1023
Looks AWESOME! And (If you need it) You can get the reach back with a simple usb extension cable! If the price comes down, i will look in to getting one of them!
BigGoofyGuy
I think that it is really neat; in a nerdy or geeky sort of way. I also think it is very useful.