Duracell Instant Power Charger for USB Compatible Devices by Duracell
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Digital camera reviews of Duracell Instant Power Charger for USB Compatible Devices
Digital camera Review: Duracel lInstant power review
Summary: 4 Stars
I got the Duracell Instant Power Charger (DIPC) to provide backup to my blackberry and other devices which use a USB charger. I've only had it for a two months but so far its been great. I keep the DIPC charged and in my computer bag in case I my blackberry (BB) runs out of batteries. I've had to use it twice so far and each time it worked exactly as advertised. It actually charges my BB faster than my computer does. The only issue is that there isn't enough juice in the DIPC to fully charge my BB. It only gets to 3 bars (out of 4). For the $25 or so that I paid for it its a nice thing to have when you HAVE to use your phone and it has no power left.Digital camera Review: Duracell Power charger
Summary: 5 Stars
Battery is small, easy to carry. Charges the phone or other compatable USB device quickly. Great for those times when you are away from a power source or need to recharge while you are mobile such as an airport or mall.Digital camera Review: Easy to use, but would not hold a chage.
Summary: 1 Stars
The hook up was easy but it would not hold a charge after two uses.
Digital camera Review: Excellent Product - the best and the only one I know.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best and only practical solution to charge your iPhone/iPod when no power outlet is available. Even in my hotel room where the power outlet was distant from my bed and I wanted to use my iPhone's alarm to wake me up I connected this device overnight, while sleeping and woke up on time, while the iPhone was 99% charged from this device alone. This comes in contrast to another device which I previously bought and it turned out that one needs the iPhone/iPod to have a bit of power so it's battery life can be extended by a bit. With a flat battery that device did not work. This one does. I tried it when my iPhone battery got flat due to extensive book reading.Digital camera Review: For what it is, it is really good!
Summary: 4 Stars
First off, keep in mind this is a ~1000mAh pocket charger. It is inexpensive, and very portable. I have tested mine a couple times on my Motorola Droid Phone. With my phone turned on, but not being used(and with screen off), it charged my Droid battery from 20% up to 70%. So on a Droid, this will give you about 50% more power(if charging while phone is not being used).
I find that to be bearable. I would have liked it to provide a complete charge, but the droid has a higher mAh(1300), so I didn't expect it to do that. All in all, it provided power to the phone, plus a charge of 50%, not bad at all, and it completes its needed task of making my phone last a full day without needing to be plugged in!
The next step for these devices will be to make a one that has the USB socket still, but also a couple 'snap out' connectors, like a micro and mini usb connector, so cords wouldn't be needed for all devices. I haven't heard of this happening anytime soon, or at all, but I have heard they are coming out with new models that have higher mAh(~2000) soon, so that will be nice if it is still the same small size!