Mophie Launches 'Powerstation Plus' External Batteries With Integrated Cables, 2.4A Charging

[aberrero]

Anker 2nd Gen Astro 3 12000mah can output 2.4amps too. Costs only $45.

Actually, the latest version is 16000mah, and can put out up to 3 amps on 2 USB ports.

And it is on sale for $29.

 

[Mebsat]

i love my jackery bar (6,000mah) and giant+(12,000mah) for $30/40. Never had an issue with them for the year i've owned them

I agree, I own both a Mophie Duo and 2 different Jackery models. The Jackery charges much faster which is why I use it more, my Mophie will take close to a whole day to fully charge. I was very skeptical of the Jackery because its price was so low. I figured it would be exploding within a week, but I have had no problems at all (about 10 months now).

The new Mophie design with integrated cables seems like a really bad idea. They have a much more complex inventory and distribution problem on their end and the consumer will probably want the one not in stock.

 

[Archer1440]

In Japan both Sony and Panasonic sell better designed (no sharp edges) external batteries at better prices. Too bad they have very limited distribution outside Japan.

 

[John.B]

I've been pretty happy with the Anker external batteries, IIRC, last year I spent $50 for a 15000 mAh version that charged my iPhone 5S over 7 times from an almost drained battery. Probably cheaper now.

Not getting the appeal at $149 for the Mophie 12000mAh model given how many cheaper options there are for quality alternatives, but obliviously, YMMV.

 

[BWhaler]

why doesn't the lightening connector have the 8x options?

Seems like an odd oversight given the popularity of apple devices and customers generally spend more. Hopefully it is coming later, but doesn't appear to be so.

 

[haruhiko]

Such a rip-off. Paid my Xiaomi 10400 mAh power bank less than 20€.

Exactly. The Xiaomi works great and for the peace of mind the batteries inside are manufactured by LG and the charging controller chip is made by Texas Instruments. So it's not a low quality Chinese exploding knockoff but a genuine product. I bought mind for HKD89 (USD11.4) in Hong Kong.

 

[batye]

OLALA price error USA Newegg.com OLALA G2 6600mAh Dual-Port Mobile Power Bank Recharg

OLALA price error USA Newegg.com OLALA G2 6600mAh Dual-Port Mobile Power Bank Rechargeable External Backup Battery Charger for $13.99
look like price error or promotion on USA store- Newegg.com OLALA G2 6600mAh Dual-Port Mobile Power Bank Rechargeable External Backup Battery Charger for $13.99
here is link to get it for $13.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA63326V7976 do not know if it price error or promotion
G2 6600mAh Dual-Port Mobile Power Bank Rechargeable External Backup Battery Charger for iPhone, Samsung, HTC, Google Nexus, Nokia Lumia, Motorola Razr, LG Optimus and other Smartphones
it look like - http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggIm...sAll300/A633_130603435291046809GGJmN2jc02.jpg
reviews seems good - http://www.examiner.com/review/olala-6-600-mah-power-bank-charges-ahead
and http://www.pocketables.com/2014/11/olala-c5-10000mah-power-bank-review.html
http://help.howproblemsolution.com/557988/recommend-olala-power-bank-for-you-guys
I got one order in to my USA P.O. Box to puck later when I go to my USA holidays shopping as for $13.99 it seems is a steal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA63326V7976
I do hope the Newegg.com OLALA will honor this price error/promotion

 

[BWhaler]

Anyone know if the built in cable is long enough to charge an iPad that improved up on a stand? Cable looks very short.

I have an older generation, but don't really want to upgrade until there is lightening charging of the battery I don't want more cables—I'd pay more for that battery than the sub version.