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Portable USB battery charger
Looking for some recommendations on a portable USB battery charger. Currently looking at this:
[6-in-1] RAVPower FileHub Wireless N Portable Pocket Travel Router Wireless Micro SD TF Card Reader with Built-in 6000mAh External Battery Pack, Wireless USB, Wireless Flash, Mobile Storage Media Sharing, WLAN Hot Spot & NAS File Server at Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ICEWB58/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d2_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=069YQH1NVKBE530107KS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846)
tomatogunk
09-14-2014, 08:17 PM
do you really need all those things? just get this, half the price and almost double the capacity.
Amazon.com: AnkerŪ 2nd Gen Astro E3 10000mAh Dual-Port Ultra Compact External Battery Portable USB Charger Power Bank - PowerIQ™ Broad Compatibility, Fast Charging, High Capacity - For iPhone 6 5s 5c 5, iPad Air mini, Galaxy S5 S4, Tab 2, Note (http://www.amazon.com/10000mAh-Dual-Port-Compact-External-Portable/dp/B009USAJCC/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1410754608&sr=1-3&keywords=anker)
Coren
09-14-2014, 08:18 PM
saw these at Costco
http://www.costco.ca/Duracell%C2%AE-Power-Bank-2200-mAh-Portable-Mobile-Device-Charger-3-Pack-Bundle.product.100119123.html?catalogId=11201
asian_XL
09-14-2014, 10:18 PM
Excellent choice if u are a frequent traveler
Manic!
09-14-2014, 11:54 PM
Go to redflagdeals.com see whats on sale and by that.
twitchyzero
09-15-2014, 12:13 AM
I was gonna buy some 14k but you have to consider what you actually need and if you're okay with all that weight/bulk
unless the primary reason is for traveling/vacation or you need it to charge a laptop...you probably dont need more than 6k
http://www.webtrek.it/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ravpower-2600mah.jpg
the flashlight isn't an afterthought...whole thing is well put together. I'd rate ravpower up there with anker
3000mah will give you a full phone charge and enough for a tablet for an extended day
guurl
09-15-2014, 01:44 AM
the one i have is 5500 mah and i bought it for $15 on ebay a year and a half ago. im not sure what brand it is but ill try to find the link..
wow the anker one is a really good i wish i bought that!
link:
5600mAh External Battery Charger Power Bank for iPhone4S 5 iPad Mini Sumsung S3 | eBay
it expired but you can try searching for the newer ad on references
Xiaomi Power Bank 10400 mAh Portable Backup Battery USB Charger F Mobile Phone | eBay
v_tec
09-15-2014, 02:08 AM
http://www.91mobiles.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Mi-5200-power-bank.jpg
5200 for daily. 10400 mAh for extended weekend trips.
Vansterdam
09-15-2014, 06:12 AM
+1 for Anker
I like to use this one when Im on the go. comes with a built in micro usb charger and is about the size of samsung galaxy phone.
Anker Astro Slim2 4500mAh External Battery (http://www.ianker.com/product/79ANS4552-BA)
you can also get it in 6000 mAh if you need that extra juice
for something bigger, anything from the LIMEFUEL brand is pretty solid too.
both brands have pretty positive ratings on amazon
TOS'd
09-15-2014, 07:44 AM
Looking for something that can charge like a laptop, specifically a MacBook Air. Don't think you can USB charge a laptop.
!MiKrofT
09-15-2014, 11:59 AM
Looking for something that can charge like a laptop, specifically a MacBook Air. Don't think you can USB charge a laptop.
Not worth it unless you absolutely need to charge on the go.
These start at $170 and you still need to add the magsafe adapter pushing it over $200.
http://www.hypershop.com/HyperJuice/External-Battery-for-MacBook-iPad-iPhone-USB/
corollagtSr5
09-15-2014, 04:08 PM
Test/Review of USB battery box 4x18650 Huamen/Evertones ET-406 (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?384239-Test-Review-of-USB-battery-box-4x18650-Huamen-Evertones-ET-406)
DIY Battery Portable Mobile Power Charger Box - Gearbest Deals (http://www.gearbest.com/mobile-power-bank/pp_16793.html)
$13.71
http://www.retailmenot.com/view/gearbest.com?c=5886148
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BackToSchool8
Most of these devices are only as good as the batteries that are in them. At least with this device you can pick the best batteries you can buy.
shenmecar
09-15-2014, 06:36 PM
http://www.91mobiles.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Mi-5200-power-bank.jpg
5200 for daily. 10400 mAh for extended weekend trips.
There are a lot of fakes online. So beware of this!
ae101
09-15-2014, 07:20 PM
i have 4 for them
the 1st one i got was a shitty.crap one (i dun even know how big it.is)
2nd one was a 5200 from haima (i think thats it), i can have 2 full.chargers
3rd is free when i got a new phone, shit sucks & never use it as its only 1000
the current one im using is a 12000 which is more then enough for my xiaomi 3 as it saves a.lot.of bat
u dont.really need anything fancy if its just charging phones, my pincho (thats the name)12000 is just $20 cnd & im sure u can pick it up at the.night market
if you are still looking for one. AnkerŪ Astro Mini 3000mAh with the promo code ANKASTRO will knock off $6. saw this on RFD.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B005X1Y7I2
Psykopathik
10-09-2014, 10:54 AM
the Duracell ones are junk i have one. may as well goto Dollarama and get 1800 mAh ones for $3
TOS'd
10-09-2014, 12:11 PM
any good and affordable 10k+ mah with multiple outputs (2amp)?
^
I have a Romoss (look carefully, too many fake ones out there) 10400mah power bank. It has 2 USB ports, one 2.1A and another 1A. It has been great for the 6month I have had it so far. Should be between 20~30 bucks for a legit one with Samsung cells.
TOS'd
10-09-2014, 09:58 PM
^ Do you recall which retailer you ordered it from?
Canada Computers
But they don't seem to carry it anymore. At least not the same model. Mine was "Sailing 4" and the model I can find now seems to be "Sense 4".
After looking into the difference a bit further, it seems that you'd need to find Sense 4"S" in order to get the Samsung cells.
A bit of explanation about why I feel it's a good product:
The 2.1A port actually outputs anywhere between 1.6~1.9A when I tested it out with my friend's USB voltage tester. While the 1A around 0.9A. So it actually delivers close to the advertised amperage of each ports and therefore charges your i-shits accordingly. Both ports tested with iPad Air.
I have this one for Staples that I got for free with a coupon a while ago, seems to work well.
Veho PEBBLE? VPP-004-PR Smartstick+ Emergency Portable Battery, Red | StaplesŪ (http://www.staples.ca/en/Veho-PEBBLE-VPP-004-PR-Smartstick-Emergency-Portable-Battery-Red/product_1059631_2-CA_1_20001)
Mr.HappySilp
10-10-2014, 10:30 PM
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.566333356744579.1073741850.542077002503548&type=1
http://im01.taiwantrade.org/MAIN/resources/member/361299/productcatalog/f47c257f-4a2d-4733-a9f5-748d3afd51bb_M12.jpg
Currently using one 12k mAh is pretty awesome. Is not that big about the size of a note 4.
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