Batteries and Chargers

Pitaka will open orders for their new iPad mini charging case and stand on June 1st

By / / News / , / Leave a Comment
Pitaka NewsMagEZ 6

NEWS – On June 1st, 2022, Pitaka will launch its new MagEZ line of magnetically/wirelessly charged iPad mini charging accessories. The MagEZ case system adds wireless charging to the iPad mini. When it comes to attention from case designers, the basic iPad (the 9th Generation) and the iPad Pros hog all the limelight, (just do […]

Pitaka will open orders for their new iPad mini charging case and stand on June 1st Read More

Orico AT150 outdoor portable power station review – Maybe not pocketable, but packable and powerful

By / / Reviews / / 2 Comments
ORICO 11

REVIEW – The Orico AT150 outdoor portable power station. Is it weatherproof? Well, no, but it is otherwise a nice power source for multiple, simultaneous device charging or operation. And it has an AC outlet so you can use your shaver on Zoom calls while you’re camping!  We review some honkin’ big power stations around here

Orico AT150 outdoor portable power station review – Maybe not pocketable, but packable and powerful Read More

Pitaka MagEZ Slider review – Multi-device charger and fidget spinner?

By / / Reviews / , / Leave a Comment
PMZS 01

REVIEW – The Pitaka MagEZ Slider is a different take on the unified charger for the Apple device trifecta of iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch. There are a few unique features, some great design as well as some questionable ones. Let’s take this thing for a spin. What is it? The MagEZ Slider is a

Pitaka MagEZ Slider review – Multi-device charger and fidget spinner? Read More

Here’s the ultimate out of the way Apple wireless charger

By / / News / , / Leave a Comment
linestand 1

NEWS – If you like to keep your desktop work surface clean and minimal and don’t like seeing wires and cables, the LINESTAND charger is an interesting desk accessory to consider. The LINESTAND is a 3-in-1 wireless charger for your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. That in itself isn’t all that interesting but the LINESTAND

Here’s the ultimate out of the way Apple wireless charger Read More

Lion Energy Eclipse wireless charger review

By / / Reviews / , / 1 Comment
LionEclipse 1

REVIEW – Battery makers continue to innovate, and we users keep expecting more from them. Now that many folks are carrying a second battery-charged item in addition to their smartphone, there’s the need to provide simultaneous charging. If you’re carrying the modern geek trifecta, you’ll actually need to charge three items: your smartphone, your wireless

Lion Energy Eclipse wireless charger review Read More

Nomad Base One Max MagSafe wireless charger review – It looks like Apple made this, but they didn’t

By / / Reviews / , , / 2 Comments
nomad base one max 7

REVIEW – When style matters to you, luxury accessories for your favorite gadgets can be a fun (although pricey) purchase. Today I want to show you the Nomad Base One Max MagSafe wireless charger. It falls into both luxury and pricey categories. Is this fancy wireless charger worth the price? Let’s find out. What is

Nomad Base One Max MagSafe wireless charger review – It looks like Apple made this, but they didn’t Read More

The Nomad Base One Max wireless charger is an elegant step up from its predecessors

By / / News / , / Leave a Comment
nomad baseonemax 1

NEWS – I reviewed Nomad’s Base Station Apple Watch Edition back in 2019. I like it so much that it still occupies space on my nightstand. Since then, Nomad has tweaked the design a couple of times. Recently they dropped their newest edition, the Base One Max. The redesign takes advantage of Apple’s MFi MagSafe

The Nomad Base One Max wireless charger is an elegant step up from its predecessors Read More

Nomad Base One MagSafe charger review – This premium wireless charger has a price to match

By / / Reviews / , / 1 Comment
NBOM 01

REVIEW – Are you seriously annoyed with cables? Does seeing the MagSafe animation on your iPhone secretly make you happy? Do you want a beautiful charger that looks just as at home on your desk as it does a marble countertop? If so, then Nomad’s Base One with MagSafe might be just what you’re looking

Nomad Base One MagSafe charger review – This premium wireless charger has a price to match Read More

EBL NiZn Rechargeable AA Batteries with Charger review – a different kind of battery

By / / Reviews / / 18 Comments
ebl battery 1

REVIEW – You’re familiar with standard alkaline AA batteries from companies like Duracell, and you are probably familiar with rechargeable NiMH AA batteries, like these from Energizer.  They are all the same size (diameter 14.5 mm, length 50.5 mm) and have a standard range for voltage (1.2 to 1.5v), though their capacity can vary widely

EBL NiZn Rechargeable AA Batteries with Charger review – a different kind of battery Read More

Mophie 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe review

By / / Reviews / , / 5 Comments
Mophie3n1 1

REVIEW – Something we all have learned about wireless charging: there are always wires somewhere in the mix. And with several different types of wireless chargers, there could be a different wire for each one. Recently, Mophie released a charging kit I wish I had owned a month earlier when I took my iPhone, Apple

Mophie 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe review Read More

What makes BLUETTI’s solar generators last longer? – LiFePO4 battery cells

By / / News / , / 1 Comment
bluetti lifepo4 4

SPONSORED NEWS – It all started with the EB150 and EB240 solar generators, Bluetti’s first products launched back in 2019. Approximately one year later, they released their flagship model the AC200 on Indiegogo (which was powered by NCA cells), as a crowdfunding campaign. This project pulled in nearly 7 million dollars in two months. Since

What makes BLUETTI’s solar generators last longer? – LiFePO4 battery cells Read More

ZIKE MagSafe charger review – Fast and cool, a wireless charger with a built-in fan

By / / Reviews / , , , / 2 Comments
zike magsafe charger 8

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Do you love using a wireless MagSafe charger for your iPhone but don’t like that the so-called fast charging doesn’t really seem all that fast? That’s because 15W fast chargers can cause the iPhone to become too warm and special sensors inside the iPhone will throttle charging down to 7.5W which is

ZIKE MagSafe charger review – Fast and cool, a wireless charger with a built-in fan Read More

This wireless charger doubles as a photo frame to keep your desk snazzy

By / / News / , / Leave a Comment
twelve south powerpic 4

NEWS – Most wireless chargers aren’t that interesting to look at… especially when they aren’t being used to charge your phone. Twelve South decided to put the aesthetic of their new PowerPic mod wireless charger in your hands. This 10W Qi charger not only charges your phone or AirPods, but it can also add some

This wireless charger doubles as a photo frame to keep your desk snazzy Read More

Zero Wireless Qi Pad and Travel Cube review – portable power in the palm of your hand

By / / Reviews / / Leave a Comment
Zero Wireless Qi Pad and Travel Cube package contents (except the pouch I forgot to include)

REVIEW – Do you suffer from phone battery anxiety, that nagging fear that your phone is going to run out of battery at any moment, causing you to charge it up every chance you get? You could carry around a portable battery pack but those are usually too bulky or low in capacity, plus you

Zero Wireless Qi Pad and Travel Cube review – portable power in the palm of your hand Read More