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iPhone.. best BATTERY BACKUP source.. like iZAP, etc..
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I don't have an iPhone, an iZap, and I've never used any backup battery product. HOWEVER, I'd suggest going with one of the disposable battery backup systems because then you never have to worry about your backup not seeing you through the demand you require of it, because disposables are super cheap in bulk and available everywhere in the industrialized world. And if you care about the environment you can buy a AA rechargeable battery system for cheap and have the best of both worlds.
I am actually not sure the iZap works. There is some pin funkiness going on regarding power sources. I would confirm with the company the battery works with the iPhone.
I use the javoedge rechargeable battery. It will not work with the iPod or iPhone cables for the iPhone but it will work with their multi-tip cable.
The javoedge battery is about the size of an iPod classic. I have used to recharge devices in long battery trips. From one battery charge I have recharged multiple times an: iPhone, iPod with video, PSP, DS lite, digital cameras etc. I still have to run out of juice from the javoedge battery on a trip.
Cheers.
I use the javoedge rechargeable battery. It will not work with the iPod or iPhone cables for the iPhone but it will work with their multi-tip cable.
The javoedge battery is about the size of an iPod classic. I have used to recharge devices in long battery trips. From one battery charge I have recharged multiple times an: iPhone, iPod with video, PSP, DS lite, digital cameras etc. I still have to run out of juice from the javoedge battery on a trip.
Cheers.
Some notes about backup batteries
I have both the Javoedge portable power pack as well as the iZap M48. The Javoedge recharges the iPhone twice before it dies. The M48 is a trooper and can recharge it 6+ times. Be aware that the M48 does NOT work with the normal iPhone sync cable, and you need a special USB charging cable - the one sold by Javoedge works great.
Links here:
M48: http://www.zapworld.com/recharge-it-all/batteries/m-48-laptop-battery
Javoedge: http://www.javoedge.com/reflexeshop/productCatalog/getProduct.do?poid=1595&pbmId=13195
Final comments: It wonderful that I don't have to take my laptop or a charger for week-long trips anymore. Hope this info helps!
I have both the Javoedge portable power pack as well as the iZap M48. The Javoedge recharges the iPhone twice before it dies. The M48 is a trooper and can recharge it 6+ times. Be aware that the M48 does NOT work with the normal iPhone sync cable, and you need a special USB charging cable - the one sold by Javoedge works great.
Links here:
M48: http://www.zapworld.com/recharge-it-all/batteries/m-48-laptop-battery
Javoedge: http://www.javoedge.com/reflexeshop/productCatalog/getProduct.do?poid=1595&pbmId=13195
Final comments: It wonderful that I don't have to take my laptop or a charger for week-long trips anymore. Hope this info helps!
wow, i can't imagine running out of battery every day or close to it. that is some very heavy usage. impressive. even if i use mine heavily on a particular day i still have almost 50%.
When visiting my parents recently, I found out in the new house they just built I got really terrible reception on my cell phone. While staying there, my battery would easily run out by the end of the day. Even not using it much except for email and the occasional demo/ipod usage.
Moral of the story: it can happen. Especially if you have poor reception in your location.
same here. I've noticed though that since I've been at home and not at school the battery life has been draining a lot slower. I guess since I'm closer to metro atlanta opposed to savannah.
Oh well, still haven't had a problem with battery life since day one.
If you aren't using the GPS function, turning it off also helps increase battery life, as does turning off the search for wifi, unless you are ready to use it.
Get the Incase Power Slider case. Doesn't add much bulk,and with a fully charged 3G iPhone you will last for atleast 16 hours.
Ha ha, well I'm sorry you have such a poor imagination.
My phone lasts about 10 hours of standby, on average, with 3-4 hours of use during that time.
And by "average" I mean that sometimes I get 14 hours and sometimes I get 6 hours.
I charge while I sleep, I charge on the drive to work, and I charge on the way home. Those 3 charges per day tend to be all I need, for the most part. If I play video games on it at night I might have to plug it in while I'm doing that, but if I use it like a normal phone and web device then 3 charges per day is normal.
http://laughingsquid.com/fastmac-launches-iv-iphone-battery-pack-with-flash/
I use this. Unlike Mophie, this has a little flash at the rear which allows for night illumination when taking photos. Allows for a 2.5X charge for me.
Great that it has another USB port at the rear so its handy for charging any appliance that has a USB port, such as a PSP or digicam. Likewise, Mophie does not have this.
Purchased mine from the Fast Mac site direct.
I use this. Unlike Mophie, this has a little flash at the rear which allows for night illumination when taking photos. Allows for a 2.5X charge for me.
Great that it has another USB port at the rear so its handy for charging any appliance that has a USB port, such as a PSP or digicam. Likewise, Mophie does not have this.
Purchased mine from the Fast Mac site direct.
I got me two Energizer Energi-to-go and gave one of them away on a woot two for tuesday. Best 25 bucks I've spent on the iPhone 3G. Charges fast, and lasts me what I need it to. Small and foldable so it's easy to carry around.
i kinda like that, where'd u buy it?
Wish I could always be sure what is sarcasm and what is not... As a new iPhone 3GS owner (who finds I can easily use up the battery in just a few short hours of heavy use), I do find value in this thread, and hope it can be updated, as I'm sure there are new battery backups that should be included.
I love my Mophie Juice Pack Air...it is the thinnest of all the case/battery combo's I have seen...it doesn't quite have the huge battery of some others but it's 1200mah is enough to give me a full charge and about half more...all that I would ever need. I was happy to sacrifice some extra power for a thinner design...I also haven't experienced the signal deterioration that some have mentioned with these hard cases...
I've already dropped my 3GS with the JPA on it and aside from a scuff on the corner of the JPA, not a scratch on the 3GS (and I dropped it right on the street from my pocket
)...Be careful with cheap chargers from eBay.
I bought this from eBay. Avoid!!! This thing fried my iPhone
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280479549818&ssPageName=STRK:MEBDIX:IT
While it was charging my iPhone, I answered a call with it still plugged in. The phone died and never came back. Luckily it was still under warranty but just be careful.
I bought this from eBay. Avoid!!! This thing fried my iPhone
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280479549818&ssPageName=STRK:MEBDIX:IT
While it was charging my iPhone, I answered a call with it still plugged in. The phone died and never came back. Luckily it was still under warranty but just be careful.
www.oneotechnology.com
youtube vedio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giI4YF42OuQ
The longkey portable power pack for selected wireless device powers up your wireless anywhere. This portable power gives you an extra 60 hours of music, 21 hours of video, 3 hours smart phone game, 5 hours flashlight or 8 hours of talk time, ensuring that you'll never run out of power at the worst time. The product is lightweight and compact, making it easy to take along with you whether you're going to work or on vacation. When the portable power requires recharging, simply connect it to the included AC adapter via the USB.
The portable power Pack is compatible with iPod nano 1, 2, 3 & 4G, iPod 4 & 5G, classic, touch, iPhone and iPhone 3G, 3Gs. black berry, PSP, Nokia, Sansung etc. (Check availble List)
? Charges your wireless and player anywhere
? LED battery meter indicates remaining power
? Portable Power rechargeable via AC power adapter with USB connection
? 2200 mah battery ( iphone=1100mah, so it is twice of iphone battery)
? LED flashl 75 Lumen
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iphone backup battery
You also can charger your wireless device using tensible USB cable DIRECTLY via any USB Port like: Computer USB, Car charger, AC charger
iphone external battery
Available Device List
iPhone,iPhone 3G, 3Gs, iTouch, iPod, iPod Mini, iPod Nano, iPod Nano red, iPod Photo, iPod U2SE, iPod Video, iPod Nano 3rd Gen.
Motorola Cell Phone:
A1200, A668, A70, A732, A780, C305, C362, C363, E610, E615, E680, E680i, E685, ic402, ic502, L2, L6, M300,
PEBL, V190, V191, V195, V197, V235, V320, V323, V323i, V325, V325i, V360, V361, V365, V660, W315, W510,
KRZR K1, KRAZR K1m, KRAZR K3, Ming A1200, Motofone F3, MotorolaQ, RAZR MAXX V6, RAZR MAXX Ve,
Razr V3, RAZR V3 (red), RAZR V3 BLK, RAZR V3c, RAZR V3i, RAZR V3i DG, RAZR V3m, RAZR V3r, RAZR V3t
Motorola Bluetooth Earphone:
H3, H350, H500, H605, H700, RAZRWIRE Mercury/GRAY, RAZRWIRE Pewter/Black, RAZRWIRE Platinum/Gold, ROKR S9
RIM Blackberry:
5790, 5820, 6210, 6220, 6280, 6510, 6710, 6720, 6750, 7100g, 7100i, 7100r, 7105t, 7100v, 7100x, 7105t,
7130c, 7130e, 7130g, 7130c, 7130v, 7210, 7230, 7250, 7270, 7280, 7290, 7510, 7520, 7730, 7750, 7780,
BlackBerry Pearl 8100 , 8100g, 8700c, 8700f, 8700g, 8700r, 8700v, 8703e, 8700g, 8800, 8820, 8830, Blackberry Curve 8300
Jabra Bluetooth:
A125s, BT620s
LG Bluetooth:
HBM-500
Garmin GPS:
Forerunner 205, Forerunner 305, Nuvi 200w, Nuvi 360, Nuvi 680
Mio GPS:
Digi Walker 168, Digi Walker 268, Digi Walker 268+, Digi Walker 269, Digi Walker 269+,
Digi Walker 336BT, Digi Walker 336g, Digi Walker 336i, Digi Walker 339, Digi Walker 8390,
Digi Walker 8870, Digi Walker A201, Digi Walker A701, Digi Walker C510, Digi Walker C510E,
Digi Walker C710, Digi Walker P350, Digi Walker P550, Digi Walker C310x
Skype Phone:
Netgear SPH101, Skype WiFi F1PP000GN-S
Sony Walkman:
NW-S205F
HP GPS:
iPAQ travel Companion
Nokia phones:
1650, 2310, 2865i, 3152, 3155, 3155i, 3250, 5500 Sport, 6070, 6080, 6085, 6086, 6101, 6102, 6102i, 6103, 6111, 6125, 6126, 6131,
6133, 6136, 6152, 6155, 6155i, 6165i, 6233, 6265, 6265i, 6268, 6270, 6275i, 6280, 6282, 6300, 7360, 7370, 7372, 7373, 7390, 770,
E50, E61, E62, N70, N71, N72, N73, N75, N80, N80ie, N90, N91, N92, N93, VI-3155i
Nokia Bluetooth:
BH-100, BH-200, BH-300, BH-500, BH-600, BH-700, BH-800, BH-900
Samsung phones:
Blackjack SGH-i607, Trace, Black Carbon SGH-900, Hello, Drift SPH-A503, Hello Heat SPH-A303, Lime SGH=E250, Stripe SGH-T329,
TBird J600, The Wafer SCH-R510, Ultra 11.8 SGH-Z620, Ultra 12.9 SGH-D900, Ultra 9.9 SGH-D830,
Ultra Edition 12.9 SGH-D900i, Ultra Edition 13.8 Z720, Ultra Edition 5.9 SGH-U100,
Ultra Edition 6.9 X830, Ultra Music F300, UpStage SPH-M620, D800, D820, D830, D840, E570, E870,
E900, SCH-U420, SCH-U740, SCH-A436, SCH-A437, SCH-A706, SCH-D800, SCH-D806, SCH-D840, SCH-E200,
SCH-E250, SCH-E390, SCH-E500, SCH-E500 Versus, SCH-E570, SCH-E590, SCH-E740, SCH-E780, SCH-E790,
SCH-E840, SCH-E900, SCH-F300, SCH-F500, SCH-I700, SCH-J600, SCH-M300, SCH-P310, SCH-P910,
SCH-S501I, SCH-T219, SCH-T509, SCH-T519, SCH-T629, SCH-T809, SCH-X830, SCH-Z150, SCH-Z230,
SCH-Z240, SCH-Z360, SCH-Z400, SCH-Z540, SCH-Z560, SCH-Z560I, SCH-Z710, SCH-ZV40, SPH-M610,
SYNC SGH-A707, SGH-D520, SGH-D807, SGH-D900, SGH-T509, SGH-T519, SGH-T629, SGH-T809, SGH-X820,
SGH-Z230, SPH-M610, U510, Z370, Z400, Z510, Z510i
Sony Ericsson phones:
D750i, J100a, J100c, J100i, J220a, J220c, J220i, J221, J230a, J230c, J230i, K310c, K310i, K320i, K510c,
K510i, K610i, K610im, K750c, K750i, K758c, K790a, K790c, K800i, M600i, M608c, P990c, P990i, V630i, W2001, W300c, W300i, W550i,
W600i, W700c, W700i, W710, W710c, W710i, W810, W810c, W810i, W850i, W950c, Z310i, Z520a, Z520c, Z520i, Z525a, Z530c, Z530i,
Z550, Z550c, Z550i, Z558i, Z610i, Z710c, Z710i, Walkman W550c, Walkman W600c, Walkman W600i, Walkman W800c,
Walkman W800i, Walkman W900c, Walkman W900i, Walkman W950i
Sony Ericsson Bluetooth:
HBH-DS970, HBH-GV435, HBH-IV835, HBH-PV700, HBH-PV705, Music Receiver MBR-100
Sony Gamimg:
SONY-PSP1000/SONY-PSP2000/SONY-PSP3000;
Creative MP3:
Zen Vision W, 30 GB, 60 GB
Dell MP3:
Dell Jukebox 20GB
KODAK
KODAK V530/V550
CANON(
CANON(DC) A610/A620/A95/A80/A85/A60/A70/A75 etc
Toshiba MP3:
Gigabeat Meg-F10k, Gigabeat Meg-F10L, Gigabeat Meg-F105, Gigabeat Meg-F20k, Gigabeat Meg-F205,
Gigabeat Meg-F405, Gigabeat Meg-F605, Gigabeat Me530VK, Gigabeat Me530VW, Gigabeat MeV30K
youtube vedio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giI4YF42OuQ
The longkey portable power pack for selected wireless device powers up your wireless anywhere. This portable power gives you an extra 60 hours of music, 21 hours of video, 3 hours smart phone game, 5 hours flashlight or 8 hours of talk time, ensuring that you'll never run out of power at the worst time. The product is lightweight and compact, making it easy to take along with you whether you're going to work or on vacation. When the portable power requires recharging, simply connect it to the included AC adapter via the USB.
The portable power Pack is compatible with iPod nano 1, 2, 3 & 4G, iPod 4 & 5G, classic, touch, iPhone and iPhone 3G, 3Gs. black berry, PSP, Nokia, Sansung etc. (Check availble List)
? Charges your wireless and player anywhere
? LED battery meter indicates remaining power
? Portable Power rechargeable via AC power adapter with USB connection
? 2200 mah battery ( iphone=1100mah, so it is twice of iphone battery)
? LED flashl 75 Lumen
iphone backup battery
You also can charger your wireless device using tensible USB cable DIRECTLY via any USB Port like: Computer USB, Car charger, AC charger
iphone external battery
Available Device List
iPhone,iPhone 3G, 3Gs, iTouch, iPod, iPod Mini, iPod Nano, iPod Nano red, iPod Photo, iPod U2SE, iPod Video, iPod Nano 3rd Gen.
Motorola Cell Phone:
A1200, A668, A70, A732, A780, C305, C362, C363, E610, E615, E680, E680i, E685, ic402, ic502, L2, L6, M300,
PEBL, V190, V191, V195, V197, V235, V320, V323, V323i, V325, V325i, V360, V361, V365, V660, W315, W510,
KRZR K1, KRAZR K1m, KRAZR K3, Ming A1200, Motofone F3, MotorolaQ, RAZR MAXX V6, RAZR MAXX Ve,
Razr V3, RAZR V3 (red), RAZR V3 BLK, RAZR V3c, RAZR V3i, RAZR V3i DG, RAZR V3m, RAZR V3r, RAZR V3t
Motorola Bluetooth Earphone:
H3, H350, H500, H605, H700, RAZRWIRE Mercury/GRAY, RAZRWIRE Pewter/Black, RAZRWIRE Platinum/Gold, ROKR S9
RIM Blackberry:
5790, 5820, 6210, 6220, 6280, 6510, 6710, 6720, 6750, 7100g, 7100i, 7100r, 7105t, 7100v, 7100x, 7105t,
7130c, 7130e, 7130g, 7130c, 7130v, 7210, 7230, 7250, 7270, 7280, 7290, 7510, 7520, 7730, 7750, 7780,
BlackBerry Pearl 8100 , 8100g, 8700c, 8700f, 8700g, 8700r, 8700v, 8703e, 8700g, 8800, 8820, 8830, Blackberry Curve 8300
Jabra Bluetooth:
A125s, BT620s
LG Bluetooth:
HBM-500
Garmin GPS:
Forerunner 205, Forerunner 305, Nuvi 200w, Nuvi 360, Nuvi 680
Mio GPS:
Digi Walker 168, Digi Walker 268, Digi Walker 268+, Digi Walker 269, Digi Walker 269+,
Digi Walker 336BT, Digi Walker 336g, Digi Walker 336i, Digi Walker 339, Digi Walker 8390,
Digi Walker 8870, Digi Walker A201, Digi Walker A701, Digi Walker C510, Digi Walker C510E,
Digi Walker C710, Digi Walker P350, Digi Walker P550, Digi Walker C310x
Skype Phone:
Netgear SPH101, Skype WiFi F1PP000GN-S
Sony Walkman:
NW-S205F
HP GPS:
iPAQ travel Companion
Nokia phones:
1650, 2310, 2865i, 3152, 3155, 3155i, 3250, 5500 Sport, 6070, 6080, 6085, 6086, 6101, 6102, 6102i, 6103, 6111, 6125, 6126, 6131,
6133, 6136, 6152, 6155, 6155i, 6165i, 6233, 6265, 6265i, 6268, 6270, 6275i, 6280, 6282, 6300, 7360, 7370, 7372, 7373, 7390, 770,
E50, E61, E62, N70, N71, N72, N73, N75, N80, N80ie, N90, N91, N92, N93, VI-3155i
Nokia Bluetooth:
BH-100, BH-200, BH-300, BH-500, BH-600, BH-700, BH-800, BH-900
Samsung phones:
Blackjack SGH-i607, Trace, Black Carbon SGH-900, Hello, Drift SPH-A503, Hello Heat SPH-A303, Lime SGH=E250, Stripe SGH-T329,
TBird J600, The Wafer SCH-R510, Ultra 11.8 SGH-Z620, Ultra 12.9 SGH-D900, Ultra 9.9 SGH-D830,
Ultra Edition 12.9 SGH-D900i, Ultra Edition 13.8 Z720, Ultra Edition 5.9 SGH-U100,
Ultra Edition 6.9 X830, Ultra Music F300, UpStage SPH-M620, D800, D820, D830, D840, E570, E870,
E900, SCH-U420, SCH-U740, SCH-A436, SCH-A437, SCH-A706, SCH-D800, SCH-D806, SCH-D840, SCH-E200,
SCH-E250, SCH-E390, SCH-E500, SCH-E500 Versus, SCH-E570, SCH-E590, SCH-E740, SCH-E780, SCH-E790,
SCH-E840, SCH-E900, SCH-F300, SCH-F500, SCH-I700, SCH-J600, SCH-M300, SCH-P310, SCH-P910,
SCH-S501I, SCH-T219, SCH-T509, SCH-T519, SCH-T629, SCH-T809, SCH-X830, SCH-Z150, SCH-Z230,
SCH-Z240, SCH-Z360, SCH-Z400, SCH-Z540, SCH-Z560, SCH-Z560I, SCH-Z710, SCH-ZV40, SPH-M610,
SYNC SGH-A707, SGH-D520, SGH-D807, SGH-D900, SGH-T509, SGH-T519, SGH-T629, SGH-T809, SGH-X820,
SGH-Z230, SPH-M610, U510, Z370, Z400, Z510, Z510i
Sony Ericsson phones:
D750i, J100a, J100c, J100i, J220a, J220c, J220i, J221, J230a, J230c, J230i, K310c, K310i, K320i, K510c,
K510i, K610i, K610im, K750c, K750i, K758c, K790a, K790c, K800i, M600i, M608c, P990c, P990i, V630i, W2001, W300c, W300i, W550i,
W600i, W700c, W700i, W710, W710c, W710i, W810, W810c, W810i, W850i, W950c, Z310i, Z520a, Z520c, Z520i, Z525a, Z530c, Z530i,
Z550, Z550c, Z550i, Z558i, Z610i, Z710c, Z710i, Walkman W550c, Walkman W600c, Walkman W600i, Walkman W800c,
Walkman W800i, Walkman W900c, Walkman W900i, Walkman W950i
Sony Ericsson Bluetooth:
HBH-DS970, HBH-GV435, HBH-IV835, HBH-PV700, HBH-PV705, Music Receiver MBR-100
Sony Gamimg:
SONY-PSP1000/SONY-PSP2000/SONY-PSP3000;
Creative MP3:
Zen Vision W, 30 GB, 60 GB
Dell MP3:
Dell Jukebox 20GB
KODAK
KODAK V530/V550
CANON(
CANON(DC) A610/A620/A95/A80/A85/A60/A70/A75 etc
Toshiba MP3:
Gigabeat Meg-F10k, Gigabeat Meg-F10L, Gigabeat Meg-F105, Gigabeat Meg-F20k, Gigabeat Meg-F205,
Gigabeat Meg-F405, Gigabeat Meg-F605, Gigabeat Me530VK, Gigabeat Me530VW, Gigabeat MeV30K