So every car ever made has this some sort of a lighter... a device usually found under the radio unit and is almost cylindrical in shape with a slightly wider head. There! Exactly that. You didn't know it was a car lighter, right? If you are not a smoker, you probably have never used this portable lighter at all. So instead of leaving that extra space... well... useless, how about find a way to make it work for you. We personally think that the car lighter slash USB charger is one of the best simple yet useful things invented up to date.

See, if you barely used this lighter, I bet it wouldn't hurt to turn it to something more productive. Such as this Belkin USB Car Charger that goes right in that slot for the lighter. Now, you need not whine about drained iPod battery or losing important information because your PDA's battery went dead. Not only that, it also powers a lot of USB devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, gaming consoles, portable gadgets like the USB coffee maker or USB mini refrigerator (which fits one can of cola, more or less).

Sometimes, the simple things are overlooked and we think that this one is quite overdue. In fact, it should have come even before Bluetooth connectors and talking car radios. Whatever, we're just happy it's out now.

This tiny but powerful gadget retails for $14.99.

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