Their is nothing worse than being on the road and having the battery on your mobile die out on you. The PalmInfocenter reports that having a device like Socket’s Mobile Power Pack could really be a lifesaver in a crunch. The device can provide enough power to a standard PDA up to 16 hours. Now that is valuable.

Socket today announced the Mobile Power Pack, a small and light-weight mobile charging source for users of portable electronic devices such as PDAs, mobile phones, MP3 players and more. By eliminating the need for multiple battery packs, the product gives mobile users the freedom to use their electronic devices anywhere for extended periods without pluging in to a wall.

Socket’s Mobile Power Pack is a rechargeable Lithium ion battery pack with a capacity of 7,200 mAh and can extend the run time of an average PDA up to 16 hours — even while operating with accessories and full backlight. The Power Pack’s dimensions are 4″x 3″x 1″ and it weighs 11 ounces. It will charge or operate any compatible device that uses an input voltage of +5 volts DC.