Sanyo has updated "eneloop" mobile chargers with the reslease of the higher capacity "eneloop mobile boosters", models KBC-L54D and KBC-L27D). The new mobile boosters can recharge the latest smart phones and tablet PCs such as the iPhone and iPad series while they can also power various gadgets with USB power ports. Along with this, the higher output makes it possible to charge gadgets more quickly.

The new eneloop mobile boosters have a greater capacity lithium-ion battery than previous models (KBC-L2BS and KBC-L3AS) by approximately 8%; KBC-L54D with 5400mAh and KBC-L27D with 2700mAh.

The KBC-L27D with 1.0A, twice the output of the previous model (KBC-L3AS), is suitable especially for smart phones for efficient recharging in a shorter time. In addition, the KBC-L54D with 1.5A, one and a half times the output of previous model (KBC-L2BS) is suitable especially for tablet PCs which need a high power current.

The new eneloop mobile boosters will go on sale on September 8, 2011 in Japan only.