Duracell Instant USB Charger with Lithium ion battery / includes universal cable with USB and mini USB,
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Manufacturer: DuracellModel: PPS2US0001
Product features:
- Mulitple charges for mobile devices. Fits any mini USB powered device. Also works with Apple & Micro USB device cords cords with USB tip
- Up to 3 hours of back up cell phone power. Up to 50 hours of music playback
- On/Off switch which efficiently conserves power.
- Can be recharged 100's of times
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Customer Review: Solid performance, with a caveat
Summary: 4 Stars
I used to use a "MintyBoost" power supply, but the thing always seemed to have dead batteries and it is rather heavy, so I reluctantly decided to look for a replacement. This Duracell looked like the most responsive to my needs--others are beefier but they are much bigger and heavier--so I took a run at this one and have been pretty pleased. It's feather light and will charge off of just about any USB output, and it provides enough juice to charge and/or operate most USB appliances at least partially. The on-off switch is handy and not overly easy to flip on by accident. It has a charging state indicator on one end next to the "input" and a power state indicator on the top fascia next to the Duracell logo. I have gotten it to work successfully and consistently with my 3G iPod, Blackberry, and Plantronics Blue-Toof earbuds. I have gotten it to work with my 2G Kindle only once, with difficulty, and slooooowly--I don't know what the problem is here, still troubleshooting on this; it could be something about my USB micro adapter. Since the Kindle's battery life is EXTREMELY long and since I classify the Kindle as not-quite-essential during travel--there is wailing and gnashing without it, but I survive and am not fired--this is not a huge big deal, though it is annoying. Hence, 4 instead of 5 stars (for now at least).
Something I had trouble confirming from Duracell's website--which, by the way, is not overly informative as it is mostly MARKETING HYPE about their AWESOME PRODUCTS and how many MILLIAMP HOURS they all offer, and doesn't provide device compatibility or current capability info that I can find--is that there is an A-type USB female on one end that is the "output" and a 5-pin B-type USB mini female on the other end that is the "input." This is the layout you would expect but I had a deuce of a time confirming it before purchase. Thus, for most appliances, the plugs, adapters, and gee-gaws you already have will let you use this unit-no need to buy more. It ships with a wee little A-type male to 5-pin B-type male that is actually kind of handy itself.
Recommended, but be wary if you want to use it with a Kindle.
LATER ADDITION: Now eight months later and I've had some time to use it. I weigh it at 1.5 ounces, and it has 1100mAh capacity with 0.6A / 3W max load printed on the label. There is an indicator on it that tells you when it's on, when it's charged, and when it needs charging. You can get a well-reviewed 5000mAh supply for about 5 ounces, but I'm thinking of buying a second one of these so that I have a backup around if I screw up and discharge one and because I am tired of lugging heavy crap all over the world's largest airports on a regular basis. These performance numbers seem reasonable to me; I get about a third of a tank if I empty it into my iPhone 4, and my older Blackberry would accept it, too (you know they're crazy at AIM about having 500mA on their charger input), so the 600mA seems plausible.
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Description of Duracell Instant USB Charger with Lithium ion battery / includes universal cable with USB and mini USB,
Portable 1150mAh Lithium-ion battery for portable devices*Consult device manufacturer for USB compatibility.
Power your cell phone or other devices
Using the USB cable or your device cable, connect your device to the Instant Charger?s power port. Turn the power switch to ON. The LED status light will turn green, indicating that your device is charging.
Recharge from your laptop
The Duracell Instant Charger conveniently charges through your laptop or computer?s USB port. Simply connect the Instant Charger to your computer using the USB cable. The charge indicator light turns red to indicate that the battery is being charged and turns green when fully charged and ready.
On/off switch
The on/off switch helps to efficiently conserve power. When not in use, turn the Instant Charger off to prevent from losing charge. When ready to use, simply turn the Instant Charger on. The LED status light will turn green, indicating that the charger is on and ready.
Compact, portable power
The Instant Charger?s streamlined design makes it a handy portable power solution. Its size is not much bigger than a credit card, so it's easy to bring in your bag for backup power when you need it most.
PERFORMANCE
Get hours of backup power for your favorite devices with the Instant Charger.
Additional run/talk time* for:
iPod® Classic Up to 50 hours
iPod® Nano Up to 45 hours
iPhone® 3G Up to 180 minutes
BlackBerry® Curve Up to 180 minutes
Motorola® RAZR V3 Up to 180 minutes
*Based on music playback for iPods and talk time for phones. Results may vary by usage.
COMPATIBILITY
The Instant Charger is compatible with many mini-USB powered devices via the included cord.** It also works with many micro-USB and USB-powered devices using the cord that came with your device, including:
Apple®
iPod® Nano
BlackBerry® phones
Motorola® phones
Nintendo DS®
Devices with a mini-USB port (note: some digital cameras have mini-USB ports for data transfer only and not charging)
**Consult device manufacturer for USB compatibility details.
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