How to charge ipod mini w/out computer

im going 2 italy this summer, where i will have no way 2 charge my ipod on a computer, is there ANY way 2 charge w/out a computer? thanx

You can get an AC charger.
It plugs into the wall and you plug your regular iPod USB Cable into it.

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    You are prepared to buy a new one
    You can’t accept the re-sell value of your broken iPod
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    You can try the following, but again, only do it as your last resort and at your own risk.
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