Sony’s New CycleEnergy USB Portable Power Supply

Earlier this month, Sony announced a new portable USB power supply adapter in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions destined for the market in February. It’s officially under the CycleEnergy family of products and is simply perfect – I love the white minimalist design. It is equipped with USB Authentication software which allows instant charging with any USB device. Effectively, the adapter is readily compatible with a wide variety of USB-based products, such as mobile phones, Walkman players, iPod/iPhone players, and portable game consoles such as the PSP. This enables consumers to detach and carry just the USB output module when they need extra power on-the-go for their mobile devices.

It also thoughtfully comes with an add-on that is a conventional AC input and provides fast charging. So not only do you have a portable Mini-USB to go, you also have a way to get power from a socket with any USB cord. Sweet.

“Sony is committed to providing the latest, innovative and best quality products and supporting the optimum energy solution for consumers,” says Mr. Takashi Kurata, General Manager, Media Solutions and Energy Center, Sony Electronics Asia Pacific. “With the new USB Portable Power Supply Adaptor, users will be able to get an extra power charge for their portable devices wherever they go, at their convenience.”

Keeping the environment in mind, Sony’s USB Portable Power Supply Adapter is energy saving as it reduces the consumption of rechargeable or disposable batteries. Additionally, the Adapter comes in environmentally-friendly packaging primarily made of corrugate paper which is easy for recycling.

The last device I saw Sony release similar to this was the “Sony’s Energy LINK USB power supply / recharger,” which is impressive for its time but this is a much greater style and design – plus you don’t need the AA batteries for this 2010 version.

We’re not sure about price (it will probably be within reason, sub-$50 range), or if it will come to USA or Europe..