The Need
When you use your iPod Touch or iPhone as much as I do to surf the web, read your RSS feeds, control your presentations, listen to music and watch video for your own staff development, you quickly run into battery issues. I find that all too frequently, my battery needs to be recharged before I get home, off the plane, or anyplace I can hook up an outlet.

Some Solutions
I've used the first three of these. They work. They each have different pros and cons. I actually like all three of them for different reasons.

The Richard Solo 1800 for iPhone (iPod Touch) will recharge the device to about 80% rather quickly and includes a built in LED light and laser pointer. I like that it clicks into the device. You can continue to use the device with the battery connected without worrying about it falling off.

The Richard Solo 1200 for the iPhone (iPod Touch) has slightly less charging capacity, includes a little LED light, and costs less than the 1800. This battery also connects to the bottom of the device but can very easily detach. It is small and has a nice hard case.

The Solio comes in several models and is unique in that it is a hybrid charger that can be recharged by the sun light or the wall outlet. This solar feature is ideal for the backpacker or more rugged camper.

I have not tired the Morphie Juice Pack, but have seen it in action and heard good testimonials about it. Fitting snugly on the device, it will not call off easily. Several different versions are available.