Comments on: Artwizz Powerbat Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/27/artwizz-powerbat-review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 27 May 2012 00:39:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Diamond DP1800 Mobile Battery Review — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/27/artwizz-powerbat-review/comment-page-1/#comment-62808 Diamond DP1800 Mobile Battery Review — The Gadgeteer Wed, 12 May 2010 15:01:19 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=17701#comment-62808 [...] Travel Gear, iPhone, iPad, iPod related Last year, Julie was kind enough to send over the Artwizz Powerbat for me to review and I thought was a great piece of kit.  It was small, light, looks [...] [...] Travel Gear, iPhone, iPad, iPod related Last year, Julie was kind enough to send over the Artwizz Powerbat for me to review and I thought was a great piece of kit.  It was small, light, looks [...]

]]> By: Justin http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/27/artwizz-powerbat-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39912 Justin Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:04:42 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=17701#comment-39912 Another similar battery is: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013G8PTS/ref=ox_ya_oh_product This battery is rated at 5,000mAh and costs US$59. I have been using mine for a while now and it has worked well. Another similar battery is:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013G8PTS/ref=ox_ya_oh_product

This battery is rated at 5,000mAh and costs US$59. I have been using mine for a while now and it has worked well.

]]> By: Mark Adkins http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/27/artwizz-powerbat-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39710 Mark Adkins Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:52:57 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=17701#comment-39710 Another good place to learn about different battery technologies is the Battery University. It is not really '101' level stuff tho- you need a little savvy. http://batteryuniversity.com/ Where I work, I am surrounded by different kinds and sizes of batteries (wheelchairs, scooters, phones, comm devices, tools...), and I can attest to the fact that treating L-Ions like Ni-Cads hurts them in general. It's a pain making sure everyone treats their batteries right, but when some of the batteries run $150 each, it is worth it. Another good place to learn about different battery technologies is the Battery University. It is not really ’101′ level stuff tho- you need a little savvy. http://batteryuniversity.com/

Where I work, I am surrounded by different kinds and sizes of batteries (wheelchairs, scooters, phones, comm devices, tools…), and I can attest to the fact that treating L-Ions like Ni-Cads hurts them in general.

It’s a pain making sure everyone treats their batteries right, but when some of the batteries run $150 each, it is worth it.

]]> By: James Branch http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/27/artwizz-powerbat-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39693 James Branch Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:27:32 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=17701#comment-39693 @ Andy - Yeah, I do agree with the rules on Li-Ion discharge/recharge and how it can affect overall battery health, however I've done the same thing for all my kit powered by Li-Ion batteries (Laptop, Blackberry etc) for some time and I've had no massive ill effects from doing so. I have heard of batteries being 'bricked' from carrying out a full discharge though. I guess it comes from the days of Ni-Cad's and the methods and rules surrounding them. Call it habit if you will. Thanks for the link though, appreciated. @ Hankk - Wow, yes the Xpal Harry Power is identical! And yes, the 'curly' cord is certainly not the best idea. @ Andy – Yeah, I do agree with the rules on Li-Ion discharge/recharge and how it can affect overall battery health, however I’ve done the same thing for all my kit powered by Li-Ion batteries (Laptop, Blackberry etc) for some time and I’ve had no massive ill effects from doing so. I have heard of batteries being ‘bricked’ from carrying out a full discharge though. I guess it comes from the days of Ni-Cad’s and the methods and rules surrounding them. Call it habit if you will. Thanks for the link though, appreciated.

@ Hankk – Wow, yes the Xpal Harry Power is identical! And yes, the ‘curly’ cord is certainly not the best idea.

]]> By: Fred http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/27/artwizz-powerbat-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39685 Fred Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:48:21 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=17701#comment-39685 @Hankk, Did you mean the Xpal Harry Power? Sorry... :-} @Hankk,
Did you mean the Xpal Harry Power?
Sorry… :-}

]]> By: Hankk http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/27/artwizz-powerbat-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39682 Hankk Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:27:11 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=17701#comment-39682 NB: I bought exactly the same thing with a different name, called the "Xpal Power Harry II", for a bit less. The cable, LEDs, battery, and case are identical. And I agree -- it works very well! The cord can be a bit of a mess, though. NB: I bought exactly the same thing with a different name, called the “Xpal Power Harry II”, for a bit less. The cable, LEDs, battery, and case are identical. And I agree — it works very well! The cord can be a bit of a mess, though.

]]> By: Andy Van Pelt http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/27/artwizz-powerbat-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39681 Andy Van Pelt Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:06:01 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=17701#comment-39681 I would suggest you double-check your discharge-fully advice for Li-On batteries. Lithium-Ion batteries don't have a memory effect. Discharging too much can be bad. See the Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium-ion_battery -- Andy I would suggest you double-check your discharge-fully advice for Li-On batteries. Lithium-Ion batteries don’t have a memory effect. Discharging too much can be bad. See the Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium-ion_battery

– Andy

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