batterylife posts
by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 26th, 2010 at 10:30AM:
Portable backup power gadgets are nothing new. We've covered a whole bunch of them here, but today's battery pack is something really special. Most power packs have the capacity for one or two full charges of your portable gadget, so imagine how cool it would be if you carried something capable of making your iPhone (or other device) last for up to a week.
This review will introduce you to ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Oct 19th, 2009 at 4:00PM: Every business traveler has said or heard: "I'll get to it on the plane." By the time your bags are stowed safely overhead, however, it occurs to you that the flight won't be long enough for everything on your list. The problem I've seen is that most business travelers don't use this distraction-free environment as effectively as they could. If you could get more out of your flights, you'll have ...
by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jun 5th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Regular readers will know that I'm a huge fan of any gadget that can keep my other gadgets powered. Last month, I wrote about my "power anything anywhere kit", and in it, I described the equipment I recommend in order to keep your gadgets going, even when you are away from a power outlet. One thing I mentioned in that article, is that my current universal notebook battery pack (from APC) was a ...
by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Apr 23rd, 2009 at 2:00PM: It is no secret - I love my gadgets, and I love traveling with them. But even the most advanced gadget becomes useless when it runs out of power. In the past, I'd occasionally arrive at my destination with a dead mobile phone or an iPod that only made it halfway through the flight. It's a pretty frustrating experience, so for the past years, I've been putting together the perfect kit for ...
by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Jan 3rd, 2009 at 1:00PM: I've already looked back at the best gadgets 2008 had to offer, and in this list I'll take a look at some of the travel technologies I expect to take off in 2009. Come back next year to either laugh in my face, or remark how amazingly clever I am. Computer/data bundles on sale Back in November of last year, Radio Shack started selling a bundle including an Acer Netbook computer, an integrated 3G ...
by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Jan 3rd, 2009 at 9:30AM: My daily deal for today is the kind of product you should buy first, then decide whether you really need it. The APC UPB10 is a small external Lithium-Ion battery pack suitable for charging most USB powered devices. This includes most Blackberry devices, iPod devices, the iPhone and almost every other smartphone on the market. The device comes with a standard USB cable for charging off your PC or ...
by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Oct 26th, 2008 at 12:00PM: In this short review I'm going to introduce a product I came across last week. The PowerPax battery clip organizer does exactly what the name implies; it organizes your batteries. If you are like me when you travel, you'll have several gadgets that still require regular (AA, AAA or 9V) cells to operate, and I've usually had to carry a small plastic case or Ziploc bag for them. The PowerPax ...