Sometimes the simplest items turn out to be the most useful in our tech bag. The PompAdapter looks like it will be one of these must-have items in your inventory.

PompAdapter

The PompAdapter is a universal power adapter for PCs, tablets and smartphones that can halve the charging time of any device.

When used in conjunction with an adapter, PompAdapter will double the charging speed, making your USB outlet charge your device as quickly as possible

Inside the smart charging cable there is a smart integrated circuit. This changes the charging mode according to the device plugged into the charger and provide the maximum current available.

Usually charger USB ports are not 'smart' - that is, they have no smart detach function for devices. They charge at 500mAh for all devices charged.

The PompAdapter detaches the mobile charging mode and changes the mode providing the maximum current to shorten the charging time.

If you leave your devices plugged in all the time the battery life can decrease. The PompAdapter has a 'smart sleep mode' auto-turn off to save battery life.

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It has an LCD screen for monitoring and an LED light for charging status. It is both USB 3.0 and quick charge compatible.

It supports cables such as micro USB, Lightning and type-C cables.

If you are travelling and have a laptop, table and cell phone, you do not need to take chargers for all devices.

You can use one smart adaptor to charge all of the devices in the shortest possible time. It is compatible with both iOS and Android devices.

The Indiegogo project for the PompAdapter raised 104 percent of its target in the first two hours from subscribers who were waiting for the PompAdapter while it was developed.

It has now reached over 650 percent of its original goal.

The device is due to go into mass production next week with the first units arriving in mid-June for delivery in July.

For a neat little device that will lighten your tech bag load, the PompAdapter certainly is worth a look.

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