Wow. It's only taken a couple decades for someone to make a dual-purpose charger—yes, a charger capable of 12V DC and AC charging. This 2-in-1 from Incase is designed for the iPod or iPhone and can easily plug into a 12V DC outlet for charging your gadgets on the road, but it can also be taken in and used in a standard AC outlet. Holy convenience, Batman!

The price is $40, and as Jason Chen over at Gizmodo notes, that's is the price of two cheap chargers by themselves. But Incase's combo is all about convenience and luxury. Now, let's see one gold-plated and shaped from carbon fiber! [Gizmodo]

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