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Jackery Air, The Perfect iPhone Companion

June 19, 2013 in Accessories, Android, Business, iPad, iPhone, Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Main Blog, Phones, Product, Productivity, Productivity, Productivity, Slideshow, Tablets, Travel, Travel, Travel, Uncategorized

If you have read some of my other posts, you would have discovered that the only thing I hate about technology is the constant need to charge devices. I am always on one device or another and the fact that I have to worry about finding an electrical outlet or getting tangled up in a series of extension cords so I can charge and use my iPhone at the same time is a major nuisance. May I introduce to you, the Jackery Air a new project on Kickstarter. While I have yet to get my hands on this new power pack, I think it is worth looking into.

Design:

The Jackery Air comes in a beautiful orange color, and is made using the same aluminum molding process that Apple uses. This not only makes the device look sleek and sexy, but also it looks like it belongs next to your Apple devices. The Air measures only 4.9×2.4×0.3 inches and weights right around 5 ounces, meaning that it can back up its claim for being “The World’s Thinnest Portable Charger”. The Air has a three-color LED status indicator tells you how much power level is left. It’s so powerful that a fully charged Jackery Air contains enough power to charge a typical smartphone two to four times.

Specs: 

The Jackery Air has two power options: 2800 mAh and 5000 mAh, depending on the amount of charger you want the device to hold. The Air is capable of charging all of the most common consumer electronics including:

  • Apple: iPhone 5 4s 4 3g / iPad 4 (Retina display) 3 2 1 / iPad Mini
  • Samsung: Samsung Galaxy S4 S3 S2 S / Galaxy Note 2 / Galaxy Nexus / Ace / Focus
  • Google: Nexus 7 / Nexus 10
  • HTC: One X, S, V / Sensation XE XL / Inspire / Droid / ThunderBolt / EVO / Radar
  • Amazon: Kindle / Kindle Fire
  • Motorola: Droid Razr Maxx Bionic / Triumph
  • Sony: Sony Xperia Z J P
  • Blackberry: Blackberry Z10 / Curve
  • LG: Nexus 4 / Optimus / Touch
  • Others: PS Vita / MP3 MP4/ GoPro
So you do not have to worry about compatibility when using the this power pack.
The Packaging: 
 I for one, am a strong believer in the aesthetics of product packaging. And though I do not know what magic the interior design of the box holds, the outside is quite appealing which in my opinion is the mark of a good quality product.I also like judging books by their cover, so there you go.
Inside this box you will find the Jackery Air of course, as well as a high speed usb charging cable that can also be used to charge most Android devices.
Also to note, if you back them on Kickstarter you can also receive a dual USB car charger as well as other rewards.
The Conclusion: 
So the Jackery Air looks like it will turn out to be a welcome addition to the device family of anyone looking to extend the battery life of their smartphones and tablets. With a combination of design and power that cannot be beat, I know that the Jackery Air will definitely be soaring to the top of everyone’s wish list.
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Bolt, A Revolutionary New Way to Charge Up

June 18, 2013 in Accessories, Android, iPad, iPhone, Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Main Blog, Phones, Product, Productivity, Productivity, Productivity, Slideshow, Travel, Travel, Travel, Utilities, Utilities, Utilities

I recently came across a new Kickstarter project that has great potential. It is a charging block with a twist. This little guy, by the name of Bolt can plug into your wall like the standard Apple charging block, but then when it’s time to go the Bolt can come with you and still charge your phone. You see, the great guys at Fluxmob have found a way to pack a 3000 mAh battery into this small rectangle giving you the ability to charge on the go. What is great about the Bolt is that it can be charged up with a standard outlet, no more carrying around a separate USB charging cord. Hopefully I will get the chance to do a more in depth review on the Bolt later on, but until then go check out their Kickstarter campaign here or there website here. I believe this will be a revolutionary new accessory that definitely deserves funding, so go help them out! 

 

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Charge Up With Summer!

June 19, 2012 in Android, Business, Business, Computers, iPad, iPhone, Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Mac, Main Blog, PC, Phones, Product, Slideshow, Tablets, Travel, Travel, Travel, Travel, Travel

So summer is here and the sun is shining, but now you have a terrible dilemma. You want to be outside but the electricity is inside, so what do you do? What if I told you, that all you had to do was strap on a backpack and you would be good to go? I know you may be thinking “Awww, it’s summer; schools out, I don’t wanna wear a backpack.” Just hear me out. Samsonite developed a very light weight that makes a great travel bag, laptop tote, or overnight rucksack. Introducing the Samsonite Solar Powered Backpack.

While the Solar Backpack clearly lacks creativity in name, Samsonite obviously chose to spend that time on the actual product. Time well spent, in my opinion.

The Use

The Solar Backpack goes on like a normal backpack, no surprise there. I found the straps and back to be extremely comfortable, even when carrying a laptop and a few books. Here is where it gets interesting though. The Solar Backpack has a 12v adapter (a car charging port) attached to the front pocket and connected to a solar panel. With this port you can plug in any adapter that you would normally plug into a car and supply power to that device. The backpack works great on iPhone, iPads, iPods, and numerous other portable devices. The smaller devices can be charged in about 4 hours of sunlight, while larger electronics will take longer. One trick that I do is use my USB Power Bank, a portable power pack, and have that connected to the backpack and always charging when in the sun, then I just plug in my devices into that and I can have power regardless of whether I have sun or not.

The only problem I had with Samsonite was that they do no provide a USB car adapter, therefore I had to purchase my own to use with my iDevices.

The Compartments

 

The Solar Backpack is a treasure trove of pockets. The Backpack consists of three main compartments ranging to the largest, which can accommodate a laptop up to 15.9 inches along with some books, to the smallest front panel which is great for storing all of those gadgets. On the outside you will find a side zippered pocket as well as a mesh water bottle holder, both of which are good sized. The only problem I have noticed with the compartments is that there is no hole in the front one to feed a charging cable out to a device or headphones from a charging device to my ears.

The Solar Panel                                    

I thought I would breifely mention the quality of the solar panel. It is flexible and durable, and it appears that it will be able to withstand a beating, which is good especially if you are a frequent traveler and choose to use this bag as your carry on. The only problem I have noticed is that the both the solar panel and the backpack get quite hot, expectantly so, considering they are black and sitting out in the sun. I just worry that a laptop might get overheated in these conditions, so be careful.

 The Overall

Overall the Samsonite Solar Powered Backpack is a great product. It is very spacious and comfortable as well as durable. The solar technology works great at topping up my devices and I take comfort in the fact that I can now venture outside without having to worry about dead batteries. The only problems I had were the lack of an adapter as well as a headphone hole and, the excessive absorption of heat. The Solar Powered Backpack can be purchased HERE originally for $300, but right now it is ON SALE FOR $134.99!! So get it while its hot! I give it 4.5 Stars because of the minor problems.

 

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Richard Solo Super Power Bank

April 2, 2012 in Accessories, iPad, iPhone, Lifestyle, Music Players, Phones, Product, Productivity, Productivity, Tablets, Travel, Travel, Travel, Utilities, Utilities, Utilities

 

I love to travel, but I hate feeling that I have to ration my remaining battery charge like it’s the Great Depression. Watching the battery percent drop is like watching the stock market in free fall. So, that is why I am always looking for a new portable way to keep my iDevices fueled. This is where the Richard Solo Super Power Bank comes in. This small device, about the size of a wallet, is sleek, sexy, and powerful.

The Design:

The Super Power Bank is a slim black box with a gorgeous chrome bevel, three ports, four light LED indicator, and of course a power button. The power button is flush to the device, making it hard to find without looking, but preventing accidental button pushes. The LED lights display when the Power Bank is charging or with a single tap of the power button. Four lights correspond to the amount of power available for withdrawal from the bank. 1 LED flashing = less than 20%; 1 LED solid = 20-40%, 2 LEDs = 40-60%, 3 LEDs = 60-80%, and 4 LEDs = 80-100%.

The Specs:

The Super Power Bank has three ports along it’s frame. One is the micro USB in, the other two are USB charging ports for iDevice, smartphones, etc. Charging port 1, labeled OUT 1A, is designated for smaller devices requiring a 1A connection, where as charging port 2, labeled OUT 2.1A,  is for larger device such as the iPad as well as the smaller devices. The Super Power Bank conains a 6600 mAh Li-polymer battery that is pretty kick-ass. I ran some trials to gauge about how powerful the bank is; here are the results:

Using only the Super Power Bank and moderate/ heavy usage I was able to bring my iPod Touch from 10% to 100% for a whole week until I need to deposit more energy into the bank. That is about 10 or so recharges. For just one recharge it took 10 minutes to charge the first 30%,  an hour to charge another 45% and my iPod was back to 100% within 2 hours of when I started. That is definitely a lot faster than my wall outlet can put out.

What Do You Get?

So when you open up the hard plastic from Richard Solo, what do you get? You get: The Super Power Bank of course, and a small coiled USB to micro USB connector. That’s pretty much it, but hey it is whats on the inside that counts right?

One More Thing:

If you order the Super Power Bank before April 30, which I highly recommend, just enter Plomonet into the coupon field for 20% off.

Overall:

Overall, The Super Power Bank by Richard Solo is an excellent portable charger. It has a great form factor, can charge two devices at once, and is quick and efficient. For the price of $59.95 it is definitely worth it. Check it out here

I give it 4.5 stars for sure.

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