Belkin Backup Battery Pack for iPod 3G by Belkin Components
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Digital camera reviews of Belkin Backup Battery Pack for iPod 3G
Digital camera Review: Great product
Summary: 5 Stars
This battery is great, I just plug it into my ipod and I get a lot of additional hours for video or music. I took it to my vacation and the ipod loaded with movies for the children. it was of great help to entertain the children at the plane and at the hotel.Digital camera Review: I LOVE this!! Does it's job PERFECTLY!! You need this!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't usually write reviews, but there have been some negative reviews of this product and I felt the need to share!
I bought this unit because I'm backpacking across Europe and I wanted to go completely unplugged. But I still wanted to take my ipod! I saw this product and thought it would be a killer solution! And I was RIGHT!! This unit is AWESOME!! I use regular Energizer or Duracell batteries (throw away the ones that come with the unit! Don't even put them in - they are always useless) and it has given me a SOLID 12-14 hours of playtime, if not a few hours more!!! The unit NEVER got Hot or emitted any kind of "burning" smell. I suspect that the people who had these problems did something wrong or got a bad unit - it happens even with the best of products!
The unit does add some expected weight to the ipod. I mean you are adding a battery pack with 4 AA batteries, but it is more than a fair trade!! You can go anywhere and not have to worry about finding an outlet and/or adapters!! In my opinion, the small amount of extra weight is more than worth it and once you realize the benefits, you won't notice it! With the battery pack attached, your internal battery is not even touched!! So, you are also extending the life of your internal battery which means you don't have to have apple replace as quickly!!
All in all, I think this product is AWESOME and as long as you follow the instrucions, you will love it too! It is PERFECT for anyone who is going on long trips, flights, camping, backpacking - anything that will take you away from an electrical outlet for an extended period of time!
I hope this helps and happy listening! Enjoy your tunes!
PS - This will keep your ipod running even after your internal battery is completely dead. So, you can keep listening to your ipod until you are able to get it to apple to replace the battery!!
Digital camera Review: I'm not sure this meshes well with the iPod.
Summary: 3 Stars
This add-on battery pack does extend the iPod's operation on a single charge by many hours, however, I believe that variations in the current coming from Belkin's battery pack into the iPod could adversely affect both the built-in battery and the hard drive.
I've had two iPods fail while using this unit. I cannot conclusively say that this Belkin add-on caused the problems but the coincidences are suggestive.
On the other hand, if you have Apple Care on your iPod,(it's an add-on warranty and does not come standard with the iPod) which gives you free iPod replacements for two years, and you have an Apple store conveniently near you to acquire these replacements, the Belkin still might work for you. It does do what it claims to do, and my evidence of electrical side effects is hardly empirical.
Digital camera Review: Improves IPOD some, but not enough to make a huge difference
Summary: 4 Stars
Lets face it: The IPOD battery just doesn't measure up. It is supposed to last for up to 8 hours of music, but hasn't survived past two hours before it dies. Thats why this Belkin external battery pack is so attractive. It's been on my wishlist for months, and when I finally got it, I was disappointed. Although it has increased my battery life over 6 hours more, it still is not as streamlined as the IPOD itself. It just adds some "dead weight" to it. This being said, it is NOT very portable. This Backup battery pack is great if you are stuck with long delays at an airport somewhere. However, if you are planning to use this on your morning jogs around the block, skip it.Overall, this Battery Backup is a helpful addition to the IPOD, but it's size and weight really are limiting factors.
Digital camera Review: Ipod Life Saver!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
When your traveling overseas and you have to sit in several airports for several hours, to include even a 12 hour lay over in one, it can really drive you mad. This little gadget allowed me to watch movies on my Ipod for my entire trip without ever having to find a place to plug in and recharge my Ipod. Oh what a difference the trip is when you can find a comfy chair to sit in and just watch your favorite movies while the rest of the world scrambles by. In tests, I have been able to run movies for 12 hours straight on 4 AA batteries. I have made this overseas trip several times, and I cannot fathom how I ever did it without the Ipod and Belkin's Backup Battery!!!