Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd.'s Eneloop Stick Booster is the latest addition to the ‘Eneloop Universe’ products is a stick-type and handy power source that can be taken anywhere for easy charging of mobile devices. Sanyo began developing the ‘Eneloop Universe’ products in November 2006, as a product line to expand the ‘Eneloop’ rechargeable battery concept of a “lifestyle that values reusing and recycling.” 

“Eneloop” originated from the concept of “looping energy”. Since the first release of “Eneloop” in November 2005, the product has received high market appraisal for its unique, user-friendly combination of having the advantages of both dry cell and rechargeable batteries. The batteries come pre-charged like a dry cell, and are economical and environmental as they are able to be recharged for repeated use as well as fully recyclable at the end of their lifecycle. In total, over 100 million “Eneloop” battery cells have been shipped to more than 60 countries worldwide (as of October 31, 2009).

In 2006, Sanyo began developing the ‘Eneloop Universe’ products” and has since released a whole series of lifestyle-changing products such as the ‘Eneloop Solar Charger’ equipped with a solar cell; the ‘Eneloop Solar Light’ with USB power port; the ‘Eneloop Air Fresher,’ a portable air purification device equipped with ‘Virus Washer’ Technology, the ‘Eneloop Portable Solar’ power generator; the rechargeable lap blanket ‘Eneloop Soft Warmer’ and the ‘Eneloop Mobile Booster,’ a charger set equipped with a USB power port and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

The Eneloop Stick Booster's main features are:

1. Easily charges mobile devices such as mobiles phones and personal audio devices, through a general-purpose USB connection
With its USB port, the stick easily charges various mobile devices such as mobile phones, portable game units, and personal audio devices. Regular emergency chargers that use dry cells to charge mobile phones may not be able to properly charge certain phones that require high current for charging. Thanks to Sanyo’s output control technology however, it can provide a steady charge to devices that require high current, such as the iPhone, by regulating the charge current sent to the device. The Handy Power Source has a slide switch to turn the charge output on and off, as desired.

2. Stylish and lightweight aluminum body for a portable stick-type charger
The Eneloop Stick Booster features a stick-type aluminum body design. With a diameter of less than two centimeters, and weighing just 76 grams with batteries installed, the slim and lightweight design makes it perfect in all kinds of situations such as business and pleasure trips, or commuting.

3. Comes with two new AA-sized Eneloop batteries, which are easy to replace
This product comes packaged with two new Eneloop batteries that can be recharged about 1,500 times offering the industry’s No.1 reusability. They can charge various mobile devices more easily than dry cells, as they deliver a steady high current. Even after the recharging lifespan of the batteries has been reached, they are easy to replace. (Sanyo)