Editorial Review:Product Description:Wireless Portable Power and 2 power sources in 1! Power up your USB chargeable device when an outlet or computer is unavailable. Built-in rechargeable extended battery - Keeps the video and music playing longer - provides power when you have none! Includes 2 USB ports to charge iPods, Zune, Blackberrys and more.
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Average Rating:
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Great Product Save the Day On plane
I bought this for a long plane trip. For Me anything over an hour is long. This trip was from Ca to NC. I love it. It made my day so much better flying. Never ran out of power for my ZUNE. Watching Movies.
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Does what it says
I was hesitant purchasing this product based solely on it's looks (how will it compliment my iphone?) and was considering the better looking (and more expensive) APC product. Good thing I went with this.
The biggest difference between this product and everything else is that when you have your device connected (let's say iPod) and you're using it, it actually grabs the power from this product first, not the iPod. Most of the other products will only charge once you stop using your iPod. That means you can enjoy your iPod and have it fully charged at the same time. This has saved my life many times over flying 6-hours from coast to coast.
Also, having the dual USB is awesome. I've now invested in the mini retractable USB cables for my iPhone, Blackberry, Nintendo DS and PSP and have used all of them successfully with this product. I also have them all in a tiny little Muji bag so it's small and convenient.
I'm only giving it 4-stars because it really isn't pretty. But then again, it functions so well, who cares.
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Great Idea, Terrible Quality
This a great idea, especially for travel. Unfortunately, the product is very cheaply made. When first plugged in it felt as though the metal contact blades were loose and unstable. I can twist the unit slighty to get the green charge light to come on but then it goes off (indicating that it is not working). Do not bother with this until made by a higher quality manufacturer.
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Great features but marginal execution...
The features are excellent, two USB chargers plus battery for recharging without AC. The wall charger works as expected, allowing 2 USB devices to charge, so no waiting for one to finish before plugging in the other. I use this nightly to charge up my mobile phone and Bluetooth headset. The battery does not list it's capacity, not in the documentation and not even on the battery itself. This makes one question how weak it is. I let my phone go completely dead and was able to bring it to a full charge using only the battery, but only once. The battery in the Encore had no juice left, so it is pretty low capacity. Most USB battery based changers can push 2 or 3 recharges, this can do only one. It did work though, so it can help while in the field or airplane. I wish the battery capacity were higher, and wish it was better built (it just feels cheap and cheesy) but the features are good. So far, it does what it says.
EDIT: September 2008
It's been just over a year now. This unit travelled with me for most of that time. It just DIED. It will no longer charge the internal battery, and it will no longer charge either of the 2 USB devices able to be attached to it, even when plugged into the wall. Nothing, completely dead. (NOTE: The battery is fine, it can be charged by another charger, but not this device...) I suspect it is out of warranty as well. What was that about marginal execution? Perhaps that was a bit too generous. (Still great features, maybe a less than marginal execution)
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Where has this been hiding??
Until now I couldn't get power to my iPod and now iPhone whenever and where-ever I needed it. Now I can. This rechargeable battery and 2 port charger is awesome! I don't have to be connected to my computer or car to operate or charge my devices.
I also discovered that it charges my Blackberry as well! If you are on the go and want to make sure you have the juice for your videos/music/phone this is a cool charger that I highly recommend.