Since many of us carry around mobile devices such as smartphones, iPhones, handheld games, digital cameras, MP3 player, and the like, having emergency backup power is almost a necessity when it comes to preventing your device from shutting down when a power outlet is out of reach. Powerstick+ from Ecosol is a portable charger that can keep [...]
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A new entrant into the crowded field of portable power supplies has recently arrived from a trusted mobile vendor – Just Mobile. It sports some unique features without missing any of the standard items. The Gum Max Duo (GMD) is Just Mobile’s top-of-the-line USB charger, and it packs quite a wallop: 11.2 Amp/hours of power! Let’s [...]
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Did you ever see one of those old, wall-mounted telephones that you had to crank to get the operator’s attention in old movies? Well, the Crankerator isn’t like that. This accessory from Photojojo is a backup battery with an emergency power source. It works with smart phones, cameras, and tablets, and a fully charged Crankerator [...]
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If you spend any time traveling, or even just have a long commute, you’ll at some point find yourself needing a power boost for one of your gadgets. NewTrent has two backup battery packs in their line of mobile accessories that can keep you powered until you reach your destination. The Travelpak (NT400C) has a [...]
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The Fuel backup power source is a Kickstarter project from Devotec Industries, a maker of backup batteries and Bluetooth speakers. (Is it just me, or does it seem like a lot of companies are looking to expand their product lines through crowd-funding projects lately?) The Fuel is a 220mAh emergency power source for any phone that [...]
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I feel like I’m writing about one of those old Ronco products – “It slices, it dices, and it jump-starts your car! Now how much would you pay?” The Detech Solar-Powered Battery and 4-port USB hub does have a lot of functions, but all of them are related and useful. Inside this handy little device [...]
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Mophie has introduced new, white versions of their Powerstation backup batteries that will be available exclusively from Apple stores and Apple.com. All three versions of the Powerstation are available in white. Shown from left to right are the Powerstation Mini, Powerstation, and Powerstation Duo. (Click for a larger view.) The Powerstation Mini ($59.95) has a 2500mAh [...]
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Eton Corporation produces a variety of emergency preparedness gear, and they are expanding their line with two dedicated charging solutions. First up (right photo) is their BoostTurbine Series chargers. The BoostTurbine2000 (2000mAh for $59) and BoostTurbine1000 (1000mAh for $49) feature a rechargeable lithium battery and a hand-turbine power generator that serves as a “back up for [...]
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When you travel with a lot of powered devices, you sometimes need to add a backup battery pack to the mix. The Jen Powered Crossbody Bag from Urban Junket has a built-in backup battery that they say powers USB-chargeable phones, MP3 players, tablets, eBook readers, cameras, portable gaming devices, and even small printers. The Joey [...]
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With this keychain fob-sized backup battery from mophie, you’ll have 1000mAh of reserve power right in your pocket. The juice pack reserve micro has built-in cables, USB to charge itself and microUSB to charge your smartphone or other small device, so you don’t need to carry cables with you. The lithium-polymer high-output battery charges your [...]
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For those who can’t have too many comforts while camping, Coleman offers the CPX 6 Portable Electonics Charger. Keep your phone, MP3 player, and other USB-chargeable devices powered with this charger. It uses either 4 D-cell batteries or one of Coleman’s CPX 6 rechargeable battery packs – neither are included. (The CPX 6 battery pack [...]
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When you travel with gadgets, you’ll eventually run short on power before you’ve reached your destination. There are a lot of backup batteries on the market, but it can be hard to find one to meet all your needs. It’s expensive to buy a dedicated battery for each of your devices – not to mention [...]
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You know what they say about people with a lot of gadgets, don’t you? They have a lot of cables and chargers! And a lot of cables and chargers lead to a big tangled pile of extra stuff you have to carry with you to keep your gadgets charged and ready to use. Remodelize has [...]
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The Solio Mono Hybrid Charger can charge almost any device that charges with a USB cable. The Mono has a 1000 mAh Litium-ion battery that can hold a charge for up to 1 year. The Mono is charged by the sun, by USB, or with the global wall travel adapter. It outputs power in the 5-6V, [...]
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