FastMac's Battery Charger and Flash Accessory Shipping

[MacRumors]

FastMac announced that their extended battery pack for the iPhone is now shipping. The add-on pack for the iPhone called iV provides significantly extended Battery time as well as a camera flash. Features include

- Up to 24 Hours of Talk Time
- Up to 72 Hours of Audio Playback
- Up to 20 Hours of Video Playback
- Up to 31 Days of Standby Time
- Flash Light for Emergency Use and Low Light Photos
- Additional USB Port to Charge Multiple Devices
- Charges via 30-pin Dock Connector Cable
- Fits in iPhone Dock & Universal Dock

The accessory allows for continuous iPhone use even as it is being charged and is available for $79.95 from FastMac.

Article Link: FastMac's Battery Charger and Flash Accessory Shipping

 

[bbplayer5]

Would this charge your battery also?

 

[PcBgone]

I take it from the pictures you cant leave your case on with this additional battery...how disappointing!

 

[sfh]

Should come in handy... I wonder if the camera compensates for the flash for proper exposure? i guess i'll have to wait and see

 

[Ashyukun]

One thing I'd potentially be worried about with it is that it looks like it blocks the speaker and mic on the bottom, so it might not be that feasible to use it to make calls without a headset of some sort...

 

[deannnnn]

Attractive.

 

[Santa Rosa]

Attractive.

Exactly what I was thinking, really compliments the sleek industrial design of the iPhone....

 

[ilfn143]

how to uglified your iphone for only $79.95

 

[arn]

Would this charge your battery also?

it does charge your iPhone too

arn

 

[habsfan321]

it does charge your iPhone too

arn

Does it work with the iPod touch? (assuming your using it without headphones)

 

[The Governor]

What's with the color scheme? The picture of the back is grey, and the front picture is black. 2 tone. Couldn't at least made it all black or all white?

 

[barbourdg]

I think its awesome. I am about to take a long trip to Italy, and could care less what it looks like. As long as I have enough juice to watch my movies on my journey

 

[DipDog3]

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$79.95 isn't too bad. Someone needs to buy it and let me know how it is. I need one!

 

[Mac-Addict]

Does it work with the iPod touch? (assuming your using it without headphones)

It may fit it but not securely at all. I would not purchase it for the iPod touch.

 

[Fonzijr1964]

One thing I'd potentially be worried about with it is that it looks like it blocks the speaker and mic on the bottom, so it might not be that feasible to use it to make calls without a headset of some sort...

if u look on their website there are wholes

 

[plumbingandtech]

The price is right but dang if it ain't ugly.

 

[scirica]

The price is right but dang if it ain't ugly.

Size DOES matter...this is ugly, regardless of how functional it is.

 

[JMax1]

original iPhone or 3G only?

 

[jlanuez]

I think its awesome. I am about to take a long trip to Italy, and could care less what it looks like. As long as I have enough juice to watch my movies on my journey

This is the only use I can think of; Cross country or international flights.
My iPhone battery does not make it cross country with phone calls in the airports, usage on the flights, etc... By the end of a long travel day - the iPhone is done in.

 

[BornAgainMac]

It is a Zune converter.

 

[kmcrawford]

Anyone know how thick this thing is?

--I found my own answer, this thing is thick!
http://fastmac.com/iv.php

 

[Jiddick ExRex]

I would think this would be really handy for longer travel and holidays and the like... Not anything I would put on my phone for regular use...

 

[Hawkeye411]

Should come in handy... I wonder if the camera compensates for the flash for proper exposure? i guess i'll have to wait and see

Does it "flash"? It seems to me that you turn on the light, and then take your picture while the light remains on. I don't think that it flashes (could be wrong though).

Cheers.

 

[dogged]

There's a $10 3G tax.

When you go to order it on the site, it shows that the 2G model is $79, the 3G "option" is $89.

Otherwise, I think its an attractive idea... if the flash really improves the pictures it can take (which I have my doubts), then it would be worth it to me.

 

[esquire360]

I like it!

totally useful, even as an emergency charger, that you can use while its re-upping your iphone!