Sakar International claims to have found the solution every consumer who owns a digital camera has been dying for: a NiMH battery charger that recharges in a mere 8.5 minutes.

The new battery uses high currents to accelerate the charging process. Getting the 8.5 minute charging time however requires you to use Sakar's batteries. Third party models will take 1 hour to recharge, which is still significantly faster than current chargers.

The new battery will be officially unveiled at CES in Las Vegas early January. A set of two batteries retails at $59.99.