Turbo Charge TC˛ Portable Charger for iPod and iPhone
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Manufacturer: Turbo ChargeModel: TBA650
Product features:
- Extends playtime up to 16 hours with 2 AA batteries
- Low-battery LED warning system and battery saving on/off switch
- AlgorChip technology regulates the flow of energy from the TC˛charger unit into the iPod battery
- Includes AA batteries, adapters and deluxe carrying case
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Customer Review: Portability At a Price
Summary: 4 Stars
The trouble with this product is that it is one of a kind; to my knowledge there are no other products that offer this kind of portability.
I have been using this product for months in a variety of ways, and it has SUBSTANCIALLY increased my quality of life, providing iPod recharging in locations (like Iraq) where I do not have reliable places to recharge. And while, initially, I thought it was ridiculous and useless to include a mini-flashlight on the top of it (like including a car adapter for a blender), I have found that I've needed it CONSTANTLY. You will not always be in a well lit location, and while I can't think of many people that carry flashlights/booklights with them, this iPod charger goes with me almost wherever I go, and can be used when I need to read, write, or look for something in my bag. Turbo Charge was actually ingenious to add this to their product.
For that alone it should get FIVE STARS.
However, I have had two significant conflicts with this product:
1) Many users complain about the ease in which this product switches on in your bag and drains the battery completely. I have also experienced this problem plenty of times, and though other electronics far more notorious for eating batteries while my back is turned, TC2's problem is significant enough to register in a review. To specify: I don't have a problem with it turning on in my bag, but when I stick it in my pockets I can almost guarantee that it's going to turn on at least once while I'm walking around.
2) The cable is a piece of garbage. I have repurchased this product once already because the cable attaching the batteries to the iPod is flimsy and poorly made. As a result the inside wire rips/tears/disconnects/whatever and once it does, - unless you angle it a certain way - it's done for. You CANNOT be rough with this product (i.e. carrying it - plugged in - in your pocket) Poney up the dough for another one.
This product gets four stars because it could use modifications and a quality makeover. However, much like some products/services (e.g. Comcast) it is the only legitimate solution to portable iPod charging. Suffer the inconveniences because it's better to have it than to be without it.
Description of Turbo Charge TC˛ Portable Charger for iPod and iPhone
Turbo Charge TC˛ portable charger for iPod and iPhone. Extends playtime to 16 hours with 2 AA batteries. Low-battery LED warning system and battery saving on/off switch. AlgorChip technology regulates the flow of energy from the TC˛ charger unit into the iPod battery. Includes AA batteries, adapters and deluxe carrying case.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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