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Old 07-03-2013, 09:08 PM   #1
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Coolest Kickstarter gadgets?
Anybody keep up with all the cool gadgets that get put on Kickstarter and want to share?

I just read about one that is kind of cool: a USB battery backup for your phone/devices that is also a decent flashlight (not some POS keychain light). Can run 250 lumens for 4 hours or charges an iPhone 5 ~1.6 times.

ChargeLight®: Dock. Light. Power. by ChargeLight® ? Kickstarter

Or there's this one that is slightly smaller that includes a built in folding wall plug, but no flashlight.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...wal?ref=search

If there are any other Kickstarter gadgets I should be spending money on, let me know.
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Kinda neat but I wouldn't spend $50 for it. My phone already doubles as a flashlight when needed and I picked up a 5000mah pack from monoprice for $28.
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Or there's this one that is slightly smaller that includes a built in folding wall plug, but no flashlight.

BOLT: Portable USB Battery Backup with Built in Wall Charger by Fluxmob ? Kickstarter
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Kinda neat but I wouldn't spend $50 for it. My phone already doubles as a flashlight when needed and I picked up a 5000mah pack from monoprice for $28.
I went to Monoprice because I never heard of this site and saw this huge 9000mAh battery pack/charger
For only $35.69 each when QTY 50+ purchased - External Battery Pack and Charger for iPad®, iPhone®, iPod®, and other USB Mobile Devices (9000mAh) for $38.92.. not bad but how is build/quality??

How long is shipping?
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They messed up my shipping on mine but generally they're pretty fast. Around a week or so.

This is the one I bought because it was well reviewed: For only $26.48 each when QTY 50+ purchased - External Battery Pack and Charger for iPad®, iPhone®, iPod®, and other USB Mobile Devices (5000mAh) - Black
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Kinda neat but I wouldn't spend $50 for it. My phone already doubles as a flashlight when needed and I picked up a 5000mah pack from monoprice for $28.
Your phone's light can't output anywhere near 250 lumens. I'll agree that $50 is expensive for a backup battery, but not for a decent flashlight. (note the $50 option includes the dock and AC adapter. There is a $35 option with just a USB cable for charging).

I also currently own a USB backup battery, made by APC. It's smaller than an iPhone 5, but both kickstarter projects I linked are even smaller.

Anyways, I'm just curious if anyone keeps up with Kickstarter and knows any other cool gadgets on there I should be drooling over.
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this isn't an electronic gadget, but this was on kickstarter and was funded and even sold on amazon now


my friend has one, pretty fun but i have a hard time hitting flies, my friend is better at it...
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Pebble

One of the most successful Kickstarter projects. I was a day 2 backer. Can't be happier with it!

They're going to be launching in Best Buy soon.
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One of the most successful Kickstarter projects. I was a day 2 backer. Can't be happier with it!

They're going to be launching in Best Buy soon.
I just saw Pebble. Definitely super cool gadget. I'm just not sure if I'd personally get a lot out of it for $150. Lots of nice to have features though and cool geek factor is high.
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ran into this and thought it was pretty cool

Lumu - bringing Light Meter to the 21st Century by Lumu Labs ? Kickstarter
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i got the 18,000 mAh external battery off kickstart.

Limeade - High Capacity External Battery Packs for iPhone, iPad, Samsung and USB devices.
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My cousins designed a multipurpose flashlight. It's even good for videography and photography. Check it out and support local entrepreneurs.

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Nice. Kinda pricey. Hope the kickstarter was a good discount.
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that's pretty sweet! makes me feel like i seriously wasted money buying my Nokia one last year (its only 2200mah got it for around $60)
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FYI, if anyone is interested in the LIMEADE stuff, I saw on Amazon.com that they are on sale right now.

Amazon.com: External Battery Pack 18000mAh (Limeade Blast L180X) USB Charger with built-in Flashlight for iPhone 5, 4S, 4, iPad Mini, iPods; Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, S2, Note 2; HTC One, EVO, Thunderbolt, Incredible, Droid DNA; Motorola ATRIX, Droid; G

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This thread makes me regret spending $80 on my 4000mah external battery from Mophie at London Drugs look like a POS
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Nice. Kinda pricey. Hope the kickstarter was a good discount.
it came with extra cable and wall adapter, so i guess that was the bonus items
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$100 for a battery pack?
and it's not even kickstarter worthy project
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Got this for myself from dx half a year ago and it works quite well: Buy Power Bank 12000mAh Mobile External Power Battery Charger w/ 7 Adapters - White

It's a 12,000 mAh battery pack with multiple adapters and it even has a small flashlight, so its everything in OP's post but without the wow factor.
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I'm not much of a photographer but Lumu looks kind of cool. Are light meters handy for digital photography when you can really just snap a photo and see the results instantly?
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Syphon Soundwrap - Wrap Around Sound for Your Head by Syphon Sound ? Kickstarter

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The pebble is cool, but the display should be better. I'd see what Samsung and Google have in store before putting out the cash
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