I can't tell you how many times I've been ready to enjoy the Gearlog podcast in my car, only to find out that my iPod battery was drained. Understanding my pain, VoxRed International released the iTurbo iPod charger so I'll never be left with an expensive paperweight again.

The iTurbo doesn't just charge your 5th generation iPod, but it also juices your iPod Nano and Mini. It comes in two colors (black and white), and works by twisting the bottom to get the charging started. The small tube-shaped design allows you to fit it in your pocket with ease. The iTurbo is powered by one AA battery, and it will juice your iPod until the blue light on top goes off. After that, swap the battery for a new one and get back to charging.

Connecting the iTurbo couldn't be any easier. Just connect the iTurbo adapter into the iPod and the gadget, wait a few seconds, and go back to listening to your favorite Gearloggers chatting about all things tech in no time. VoxRed claims the iTurbo can give you an extra nine hours of playtime on your iPod Nano, and a few hours less on other versions.

The iTurbo iPod charger is great for anyone who wants a simple and lightweight solution for iPod charging on the go. Get yours today for $29.99 direct.