Charging valets, or if you want to be a little less “Jeeves-and-Wooster” about it — charging stations — are a great way to stop your home from looking like a satellite branch of Best Buy.
As well as hiding cable clutter, they can get you organized in high style while saving you the trouble of hunting down your phone/iPod/camera/headset when you’re already running late in the morning.
We’ve found 10 classy charging stations for your consideration in a range of styles and at a variety of price points. If you’re in the market for some gadget management, we think you’ll find something to like in the photo gallery below.
1. Belkin Conserve Valet
Belkin's "Conserve" valet will juice up four of your gadgets while keeping your wires tidy. It gets its green credentials from the fact that it automatically shuts off power after devices are fully charged .
Cost: $39.99
2. Bluelounge The Sanctuary
The "Sanctuary" universal charger is compatible with nearly 4,000 gizmos and gadgets, thanks to a variety of device connectors as well as a USB port. Available in a black, white and wood finish, your only worry will be where to put it.
Cost: From $129.95
3. Messless
The Messless solution offers more of a gadget showcase. It comes bundled with pop-in connectors for Nokia, PSP, mini USB and iPod. You can buy more to suit your personal array of gadgetry.
Cost: 49.90 Euros (approx $72)
4. Kikkerland Charging Station
Kikkerland's station is less high-tech than others on this list — it merely obscures the cables — but it's so fun we had to include it.
Cost: $30
5. IDAPT i4
With an interchangeable tip system, the i4 boasts three charging points and a USB port to keep your electronics...
