a specialty holster for carrying or charging a portable media device, mobile internet device, or telematics apparatus; a specialty holster having solar power capacity for carrying and charging a portable media device, mobile internet device, or telematics apparatus; a wearable charging apparatus for a portable media device, mobile internet device, or telematics apparatus; a specialty holster for carrying and charging a portable electronic device including, but not limited to, a portable media device, mobile internet device, telematics apparatus, computing device, cell phone, personal digital assistant, a smart phone, portable music player, portable gaming device, or digital camera; a computer docking station for carrying, charging, and communicating digital information with a portable device having a computer processor and including, but not limited to, a portable media device, mobile internet device, or telematics apparatus, personal digital assistant, smart phone, portable music player, portable gaming device, or digital camera; a component for use in assembling a holster or docking station for carrying or charging a portable electronic device including, but not limited to, a portable media device, mobile internet device, or telematics apparatus; a kit comprising a specialty holster having a charging apparatus for a portable electronic device and the portable electronic device, wherein the portable electronic device includes, but is not limited to, a portable media device, mobile internet device, or telematics apparatus; software, hardware, or firmware for a specialty holster or docketing station for carrying or charging a portable media device, mobile internet device, or telematics apparatus