Comments on: Duracell Powerhouse Charger Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:50:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Patrick http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/comment-page-1/#comment-131965 Patrick Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:35:54 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=22034#comment-131965 I own this solar charger http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00449U3K0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=AK832STHYY3A Do you think it could charge the powerhouse? If you think it can then I cant wait to get this battery. I own this solar charger http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00449U3K0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=AK832STHYY3A
Do you think it could charge the powerhouse? If you think it can then I cant wait to get this battery.

]]> By: bclewis http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/comment-page-1/#comment-106195 bclewis Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:52:06 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=22034#comment-106195 LED indicator lights explanation: Red=powerhouse is being charged via mini USB input (light will turn green when the powerhouse is fully charged) Orange=powerhouse is on and/or in use and internal battery level is getting low (light remains orange even if the powerhouse is not in use-hit button to turn off when not in use) Green=powerhouse is on and/or in use and internal battery level is good (light remains green even if the powerhouse is not in use-hit button to turn off when not in use) LED indicator lights explanation:

Red=powerhouse is being charged via mini USB input (light will turn green when the powerhouse is fully charged)
Orange=powerhouse is on and/or in use and internal battery level is getting low (light remains orange even if the powerhouse is not in use-hit button to turn off when not in use)
Green=powerhouse is on and/or in use and internal battery level is good (light remains green even if the powerhouse is not in use-hit button to turn off when not in use)

]]> By: William http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/comment-page-1/#comment-105508 William Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:50:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=22034#comment-105508 My Motorola Quench (MB501) does not appear to receive any charge from the powerhouse. Whether my phone is turned off or on, it does not indicate being charged. Not sure if this is due to a defective unit or whether it is a compatability issue. My Motorola Quench (MB501) does not appear to receive any charge from the powerhouse. Whether my phone is turned off or on, it does not indicate being charged. Not sure if this is due to a defective unit or whether it is a compatability issue.

]]> By: darren http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/comment-page-1/#comment-97896 darren Fri, 18 Feb 2011 01:35:11 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=22034#comment-97896 is there a duracell usb charger that that compatible to the blackberry 8530 or any of the newer blackberry phones? is there a duracell usb charger that that compatible to the blackberry 8530 or any of the newer blackberry phones?

]]> By: casey http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/comment-page-1/#comment-95112 casey Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:49:26 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=22034#comment-95112 Purchased the powerhouse and it does not charge my blackberry curve 8900. Purchased the powerhouse and it does not charge my blackberry curve 8900.

]]> By: Daniel D. http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/comment-page-1/#comment-66869 Daniel D. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:25:20 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=22034#comment-66869 I bought one of these just a few weeks ago. Its a very easy to figure out battery power device. I own a Motorola Droid (A855), and it sucks the juice out of batteries. I carry a fully charged spare batt just in case I get stuck somewhere and want to pass the time browsing the net or youtube, because video and the internal boosting of radio power to get reception drain batteries. So last night I did not have a useable wall connection, but I did happen to have my Duracell Powerhouse (2000mA). It does "trickle-charge", essentially like the USB connection to your computer. But from my experience, it charged my Droid MUCH faster than my computer. I am going to use this to plug in my smartphone as I download large files or watch youtube to charge until I can get to a wall plug or a full charge. I got mine for around 12$ at a local Target, so look locally before you pay top dollar. 3 year warranty is nice, but if worse comes to worse, I'll just buy a similar spec'd battery and swap out the old one. Go buy one! Well worth the money :) I bought one of these just a few weeks ago. Its a very easy to figure out battery power device. I own a Motorola Droid (A855), and it sucks the juice out of batteries. I carry a fully charged spare batt just in case I get stuck somewhere and want to pass the time browsing the net or youtube, because video and the internal boosting of radio power to get reception drain batteries. So last night I did not have a useable wall connection, but I did happen to have my Duracell Powerhouse (2000mA). It does “trickle-charge”, essentially like the USB connection to your computer. But from my experience, it charged my Droid MUCH faster than my computer. I am going to use this to plug in my smartphone as I download large files or watch youtube to charge until I can get to a wall plug or a full charge. I got mine for around 12$ at a local Target, so look locally before you pay top dollar. 3 year warranty is nice, but if worse comes to worse, I’ll just buy a similar spec’d battery and swap out the old one. Go buy one! Well worth the money :)

]]> By: Raul http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/comment-page-1/#comment-48991 Raul Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:29:30 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=22034#comment-48991 @Amir Leave it as is. That's wierd. Normally on other battery chargers I have had if the light turns back to red then the unit is not holding enough charge to power a device. Are you sure the unit is fully charged? @Amir
Leave it as is.
That’s wierd. Normally on other battery chargers I have had if the light turns back to red then the unit is not holding enough charge to power a device.
Are you sure the unit is fully charged?

]]> By: amir http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/comment-page-1/#comment-48862 amir Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:43:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=22034#comment-48862 The unit when being charged , do we need to press the light button or leave it as is to charge. Also once my unit got charged the minute i pluged it in to the i phone it turned red but when unpluged its green???? The unit when being charged , do we need to press the light button or leave it as is to charge.
Also once my unit got charged the minute i pluged it in to the i phone it turned red but when unpluged its green????

]]> By: Raul http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/comment-page-1/#comment-48704 Raul Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:04:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=22034#comment-48704 @Jessy The BB Bold 9000 has a miniUSB port so it should recharge it. @Jessy
The BB Bold 9000 has a miniUSB port so it should recharge it.

]]> By: Jessy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/comment-page-1/#comment-48682 Jessy Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:53:55 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=22034#comment-48682 Will it recharge Blackberry Bold 9000? Will it recharge Blackberry Bold 9000?

]]> By: Raul http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/comment-page-1/#comment-44423 Raul Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:43:13 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=22034#comment-44423 @ Daniel T sorry, it can't charge itself. I don't think it would be a good idea to let the current loop itself. I had a camera battery in my gear bag burst because the terminals were touching something metal when they shouldn't have. So basically the current was just bouncing back into itself and popped. You can use a device while it is connected to the Powerhouse during its charge cycle. @ Daniel T
sorry, it can’t charge itself. I don’t think it would be a good idea to let the current loop itself. I had a camera battery in my gear bag burst because the terminals were touching something metal when they shouldn’t have. So basically the current was just bouncing back into itself and popped.
You can use a device while it is connected to the Powerhouse during its charge cycle.

]]> By: Raul http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/comment-page-1/#comment-44420 Raul Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:17:44 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=22034#comment-44420 @ Gene as the review states "The Powerhouse by Duracell is a little portable charger that comes in handy when you need that extra juice to your cell phone or any other USB/MiniUSB device such as an iPod, mp3 player or digital camera." So basically it is a battery pack. The USB Out is the port to charge a device and the MiniUSB In is to charge the Duracell Powerhouse. To charge Powerhouse you simply plug USB into your laptop/desktop computer. Some newer cell phones have a wall charger that you can plug the USB cable into so you wouldn't have to just charge Duracell via computer USB. @ Gene
as the review states “The Powerhouse by Duracell is a little portable charger that comes in handy when you need that extra juice to your cell phone or any other USB/MiniUSB device such as an iPod, mp3 player or digital camera.”
So basically it is a battery pack. The USB Out is the port to charge a device and the MiniUSB In is to charge the Duracell Powerhouse.
To charge Powerhouse you simply plug USB into your laptop/desktop computer. Some newer cell phones have a wall charger that you can plug the USB cable into so you wouldn’t have to just charge Duracell via computer USB.

]]> By: Daniel T http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/comment-page-1/#comment-44399 Daniel T Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:17:16 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=22034#comment-44399 great site, but some of the product reviews need a little more depth ... more real world geek usage rather than just a product overview ... Thanks! great site, but some of the product reviews need a little more depth … more real world geek usage rather than just a product overview … Thanks!

]]> By: Daniel T http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/comment-page-1/#comment-44398 Daniel T Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:15:45 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=22034#comment-44398 Will it recharge itself & operate as a pass-through device and charge the destination target device all at the same time? Will it recharge itself & operate as a pass-through device and charge the destination target device all at the same time?

]]> By: Gene http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/comment-page-1/#comment-44381 Gene Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:32:36 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=22034#comment-44381 What is the point of this device? Does it plug into 110v as an adaptor? Is it a battery pack? Why does it have USB out as well as in? What is the point of this device? Does it plug into 110v as an adaptor? Is it a battery pack? Why does it have USB out as well as in?

]]> By: mario http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/23/duracell-powerhouse-charger-review/comment-page-1/#comment-44353 mario Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:32:30 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=22034#comment-44353 what happens if u try and charge itself? what happens if u try and charge itself?

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