Comments on: iPhone Case-Mate Fuel Rechargable Battery Pack Review

By: Phreqd

Phreqd — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:06:42 +0000

I have this case made for the Blackberry Bold. Works as advertised. It’s very well built and it’s nice having that extra juice when I’m driving around for 10 hrs a day.

By: Bruce Kenmir

Bruce Kenmir — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:33:45 +0000

G3, G3S, 3G, 3G S . . . I’m getting dizzy!

By: BecFG

BecFG — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:25:04 +0000

@Smythe

thanks, I’ll check it out

By: Smythe Richbourg

Smythe Richbourg — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:22:56 +0000

@BecFG – This particular one would not be best, and from looking at their website, Case-Mate doesn’t seem to have anything like this for the iPod Touch. Mophie, the makers of the Juice Pack reviewed first in this series:

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/03/mophie-juice-pack-review/

does have a similar product for iPod Touch. Their main web site at:

http://www.mophie.com

will show iPods of both generations under the “Batteries” area. Price is about the same, but it’s custom molded for your device, and the headset port has a pass-through that will alow access while in use. (Since the iPhone has a headset jack on the top, it’s not obscured by either of these.)

By: BecFG

BecFG — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:57:25 +0000

i dont use an iphone, but i have an Itouch, assuming this would work for both? which makes me wonder how it deals with different thickness units? i have a car charger/radio transmitter/direct line ipod/phone thing by Belken, that uses interchangeable parts to fit any ipod size and thickness (except the really small ones that dont dock)

By: Smythe Richbourg

Smythe Richbourg — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:21:00 +0000

Actually, Apple changed their mind on the naming convention. They removed the space. Rumor is that Styeve Jobs came back, said “How can you search for 3G versus 3G S? Remove the space!” and, of course, they did!

http://db.tidbits.com/article/10370

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:42:38 +0000

@Bruce I think you mean 3G and 3G S and the answer is yes.

By: Smythe Richbourg

Smythe Richbourg — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:08:20 +0000

According to Apple, the physical form factor of the 3GS is exactly the same as the 3G. This has been borne out in experience. There are several new ones in my office, and they’ve tried on several cases and things originally designed for the 3G, with no ill effects.

By: Bruce Kenmir

Bruce Kenmir — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:02:54 +0000

Does all of this 3rd party stuff work with both the G3 And the G3S?

By: Smythe Richbourg

Smythe Richbourg — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:36:12 +0000

Like I said at the start of the article – the dam’s burst! They’re everywhere.

The shots I’ve seen of the Xpal indicate the camera may be obscured when it’s in the case, which doesn’t happen with this one. I’ve not seen that one IRL, but have seen this one, and all functions of the iPhone work well while it’s charging and not charging.

By: Fuchikoma-X

Fuchikoma-X — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:50:02 +0000

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Xpal iPhone 3G and 3GS Protective Case with Rechargeable Battery