A hot contact adapter for use with portable computing devices, such as
laptop, notebook and tablet computers, PDA's and gaming devices, is
disclosed. The adapter has a plug which fits in the power input port of
the device and a body have a distal surface with exposed electrodes
formed thereon. The device, with the adapter mounted thereon, may then be
used with a charging cradle having electrodes which contact the adapter
electrodes when the device is placed in the cradle. The cradle is
connected to a source of power, such that power is supplied to the device
in the cradle via the adapter.