Batteries and Chargers

Choetech 50W 6 Port Desktop Smart USB Wall Charger review

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We have so many devices that are charged via USB in our house that multiport USB wall chargers have become a necessity for us. The Choetech 50 Watt 6 Port Desktop Smart USB Wall Charger is one that was offered to the Gadgeteer for review and I quickly volunteered to test it. To quote He-Man, […]

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This pen carries power for your mobile gadgets

A couple of days ago, we told you about a pen that holds a toolbox-worth of tools inside.  This pen carries extra power for your mobile gadgets inside.  The Smartphone Power Boost Pen is the backup battery for people who like to carry the absolute minimum of gear.  To charge your device, just pop the cap

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Bushnell Mini SolarWrap keeps your phone charged through the longest hikes

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If you spend a lot of time outdoors, working or playing, you’ll find the Bushnell Mini SolarWrap a useful product for keeping your phone charged.  The SolarWrap is 18.25″ X 4.3″, but it rolls up into a small cylinder only 1.25″ in diameter to fit into your gear bag or pocket.  Unfurl it and hang

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This charging bag is big enough to hold more than just your phone

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Most of the charging bags we’ve featured on The Gadgeteer have been small clutches, just big enough to hold your phone and maybe a credit card or two and not much else.  They might work as a “go to lunch” bag, but you’ll probably need to put the charging case in a bigger bag that

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Stop wasting time untangling your earbuds with the StopKnot

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There are cord controllers on the market that are designed to stop your earbud cables from coiling into a knotted mess in your pocket or bag, but most of them require you to wind and wind the cables around the controller.  Who has time for that?  With the StopKnot from RadTech, you just slide it

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This RFID wallet also contains a 3000mAh backup battery

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QVC is offering a set of two HALO 3000mAh Ultra Slim Portable Chargers with RFID Card Wallet as their Today’s Special Value.  Each charger is individually boxed with a set of cables: USB-to-microUSB charging cable, USB to 8-pin charging cable (Lightning), and a 30-pin connector tip.  The HALO charger has enough power to recharge phones or

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Keep your phone charged with the Power Wallet

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The Power Wallet from Photojojo is big enough to use as your go-to-lunch wallet, with room for your phone inside, plus room for cards and cash, too.  At 4.5” high X 8.5” long X 1” deep, it’s big enough to accommodate the iPhone 6 Plus.  The wallet is made of synthetic leather, and it has a removable

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Pearl Compact Mirror and USB Rechargeable Battery project has moved to Indiegogo and is actively seeking funding

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Last week, we told you about the Pearl: Compact Mirror & USB Rechargeable Battery that was seeking funding on Kickstarter.  Soon after our post went live, Kickstarter suspended the project because of a  DMCA copyright infringement claim. Daniel Chin of HYPER by Sanho Corporation, says: “It was a ridiculous, unfounded and fraudulent claim which Kickstarter did

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Check your makeup with your phone charger

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When you have a lot of gear to carry around, you want to make sure you don’t carry anything you don’t really need.  If you’re like me, you weigh the merits carefully before deciding you’re willing to lug that particular piece of equipment around every day.  What if you could combine two necessary items into

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Acme Made Charge Case for iPhone 6 or 6 Plus

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This Kickstarter project introduces a new case for the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus from Acme Made.  The case doesn’t have a built-in battery, but it does have a built-in Lightning cable.  The Charge Case is made of polycarbonate, and it has a carbon fiber-reinforced polycarbonate kickstand that can support the iPhone in either portrait

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TYLT ENERGI 2K Travel Charger and SYNCABLE-DUO Charge and Sync Cable review

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Portable gadget power is a constant need for many of us at The Gadgeteer and I suspect for you as well.  The TYLT ENERGI 2K Travel Charger and SYNCABLE-DUO Charge and Sync Cable seem to be a good solution.  The ENERGI 2K is a combination charger & portable battery, while the SYNCABLE-DUO is a charge/sync

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2X the battery life for the Caterpillar Cat B15Q phone with this extended battery by Mugen Power

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There are a lot of mobile phones on the market today, but it can be impossible to find accessories designed for your particular device if you don’t have an Apple or Samsung product.  Mugen Power has an extended Li-ion battery for your phone, if you happen to have the Caterpillar Cat B15Q phone.  The standard battery

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TYLT adds two new Qi chargers to their wireless charging lineup

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The TYLT VÜ Wireless Charger that Dave reviewed earlier this year is still my favorite Qi charger. I ended up buying one after reading his review and have been happily using it with my LG G3 on my night stand next to my bed every night. I’m happy to report that TYLT has just announced

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This car mount will charge your iPhone 5/5s in its mophie case without plugging in a cable

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Well, without plugging a cable into the phone or case, anyway.  The juice pack car dock from mophie attaches to your car’s windshield or dash with suction cups, and you’ll plug its cable into your car’s power outlet.  When you mount your iPhone 5 or 5s (that’s cased in a mophie juice pack case) into

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You’ll never be caught in the dark with a dead phone with the Nova BLOX

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Juno Power offers the new Nova BLOX backup batteries.  They are cased in a smooth-finish aluminum shell that Juno Power says is about half the size of the palm of a hand.  Inside, they store 4000mAh of power that can give you hours of extra power for your phone or other USB-chargeable device.  The Nova

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TYLT Energi+ Backpack review

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Since I travel frequently, I am always searching for the perfect backpack. Finding the balance between size, comfort, and usability is the biggest challenge. The TYLT Energi+ backpack looks to be not only comfortable, but convenient, so when I was offered to review it, I was happy to accept. I had two weekend trips to

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The Pronto battery pack stores enough power to recharge an iPhone in only 5 minutes

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We all love our gadgets, but keeping them charged isn’t a fun chore. Especially when you’re mobile and not near a power outlet. The guys from Power Practical who brought us the PowerPot are back with a new crowdfunding project for a product called the Pronto. The Pronto is a portable backup battery that recharges extremely fast. Fast enough

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Add a Qi wireless charging cover to your iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

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One of my must-have features whenever I’m shopping for a new phone is Qi wireless charging. This feature is becoming more common on Android smartphones, but Apple hasn’t added it to their iPhones yet, even the brand new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus do not have this handy feature. We’ve seen 3rd party covers

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