Tag: Batteries
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iPhoneck Backup Battery – What It Lacks In Subtlety It Makes Up For In Battery Life
By Andrew Liszewski If you’re concerned about the iPhone’s overall size and the varied reports about its battery life, I don’t think the iPhoneck Backup Battery solution is going to entice you to make the upgrade. While it provides the iPhone with an external 1300-1400 mAh lithium-polymer battery that can recharge it in about an…
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People Power
By Jonathan Kimak So you want a portable charger for your phone or mp3 player but the solar powered iPod is years away from reality. Instead you could try the Dance Charge. A company called GotWind worked with music company Orange to create the Dance Charge. Weighing 180 grams the charger wraps around your arm…
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Solar Powered Battery Charger Gives Free Power Forever
By Evan Ackerman Rechargeable batteries are the bee’s knees. The only downside to them is that you have to, like, charge them and that requires, like, an outlet. The Powerfilm solar battery charger is designed to charge 2 or 4 AA batteries in 4 or 8 hours. The entire thing weighs less than carrying 4…
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Wear Your Battery Backup As A ‘Fashion’ Statement
By Andrew Liszewski A battery backup device is a must-have accessory for those who forget to recharge their toys every night. But if you’re the type who forgets to recharge stuff, how are you going to remember to bring the backup battery with you? Well the obvious answer is to have it strapped to your…
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World’s Smallest And Lightest Battery Charger
By Luke Anderson I have a lot of devices that run on AA batteries. Namely my mouse and gaming controllers, but there are others around here that need them as well. This of course means that I have a few different chargers throughout my house to ensure I’ve always got a fresh pair somewhere. If…
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OhGizmo Review: iGo powerXtender
By Evan Ackerman I have a tendency to complain a lot about batteries. I can accept the fact that batteries are a necessary evil, but do there have to be so darn many different kinds of them? I love rechargeable AAs because you can use the same batteries over and over in a lot of…
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Emergency Mobile Phone Charger Doubles As LED Flashlight
By Andrew Liszewski Sure, emergency mobile phone chargers are useful for camping and the occasional blackout, but what about those times when you’re surrounded by power outlets and there’s plenty of electricity to go around? During those times they just sit in a drawer, unused and taking up space. That’s why this emergency mobile phone…
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LED Flashlight Doubles As Emergency Mobile Phone Charger
By Andrew Liszewski Sure, flashlights are useful for camping and the occasional blackout, but what about when the sun’s out or when there’s plenty of electricity to go around? During those times they just sit in a drawer, unused and taking up space. That’s why this LED flashlight strives to do more by also serving…
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La Crosse Alpha Power Battery Charger
By Andrew Liszewski I probably wouldn’t have given this battery charger from La Crosse a second look were it not for the LCD display that caught my eye. But on closer examination I’m ready to throw away the bundled charger that came with my Energizer rechargeables and replace it with this one. Did you know…
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Energizer Light-On-Demand Scoffs At Blackouts
By Evan Ackerman Without electricity, my life would come to a standstill. It’s sad, I know. In the event of a blackout, Energizer should be able to at least keep my lights on with their new rechargeable light sticks, which are LED lights with built-in rechargeable battery packs. The reason that these light sticks are…