Hardware Bistro

(Pfäffikon/Switzerland, March 2010) No time to recharge your player at home when you are rushing out? Then get a USB car charger. To extend the successful ARCTIC C1 / C2 universal charger for frequent travelers, the Swiss IT hardware manufacturer ARCTIC COOLING today launched a USB car charger - the ARCTIC C3, as well as a car charger for rechargeable batteries and USB devices - the ARCTIC C4. This new series aims to provide an alternative power solution for those driving long distance.

Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch

The ARCTIC C3 contains one USB port. The C4 version offers the same functionality but comes additionally with a battery charger for two AA or AAA rechargeables.

Unlike other ordinary USB chargers, the ARCTIC C3 / C4 combine innovative technologies that offers necessary voltage to the data pin to power up iPhone and iPod. With the ultra low profile design, you can conveniently use your USB device on the road while charging it from any 12V accessory outlet or car cigarette lighter jack anytime.

Compact and convenient

The ARCTIC C3 / C4 are small and lightweight. They fit easily in a glove box or side door pocket, making it easy to store. The chargers are suitable for various USB-powered devices, such as ARCTIC NC, handheld game consoles, mobile phones, music players and PDAs.

For Nokia and Sony Ericsson mobile phones, an additional USB cable is needed when powering them by the ARCTIC C3 / C4. Users can put the traditional bulky mobile phone charger away and bring only the ARCTIC C3 / C4 when they are driving on the road.

Safe and reliable

The chargers are built-in with an LED working status indicator which illuminate and show charging status at a glance. To avoid your device running out of battery on the road, get your ARCTIC C3 / C4 car chargers today.

The ARCTIC C3 / C4 come with a 2-year limited warranty. They will be available in March 2010. The MSRP is: ARCTIC C3 - US$8.65 and 5.95€; ARCTIC C4 - US$14.45 and 9.95€ (excl. VAT).