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Ask Slashdot: What Interesting Things Can I Power With an External USB Battery?

Posted by timothy on from the charge-other-usb-batteries-recursively dept.

New submitter expert464 writes: I just purchased an external USB battery for the main purpose of charging smartphones. I've also thought of using it to power a USB lamp and charge a bluetooth speaker. What other things am I missing that would be useful and/or interesting to power when not near an electrical outlet? Have a question for Slashdot's readers? Take a look at other recent questions first to see if someone else has had a similar question. And if not, ask away! The more details and context you include, the more likely your question will be selected.

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  1. For a stimulating usage... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...there are USB powered vibrators.

  2. Hmm by koan · · Score: 4, Funny

    A vagal nerve stimulator.

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  3. Re:Some more incredibly vague questions for you by R3d+M3rcury · · Score: 4, Funny

    You could put them in that bottle that you attach to your bike...

  4. buy two by ozduo · · Score: 5, Funny

    Then use one to charge the other!

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