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Portable Power at PAX
This discussion was created from comments split from: East 2015 pre-faq Q&A Thread.
Figured this was a busy enough topic for its own thread.
Figured this was a busy enough topic for its own thread.
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1. Does any kind work for any phone or do they only work for certain phones ie do some only work for iphones and others for other smart phones I have a zte majesty which is a android phone
2. How do these things work do you just touch them together and they charge or do you have to plug the battery pack into your phone or how does it work
3. Were can I get one of these I am guessing amazon would be best place to check but what do I search for
2. The thing is just a big battery, and normally you just plug it in like you would when hooking it up to your PC to charge.
3. Typically you want something like "external battery" or "power packs" This Amazon search should get you started.
Also, you may want to do a bit of extra work and search for a universal power supply that can charge other devices like 3DSes or Vitas.
Search for "power bank", "external battery" or "portable charger" on Amazon, and stick to Anker or RavPower. As long as you have a compatible USB cord, these external batteries will work with any phone.
You're going to be wrestling between a few factors
1) cost
2) mAH rating (higher means more juice)
3) weight/dimensions (more mAH means heavier/bulkier)
Most will have 1-2 output ports (for your device) and 1 input port (to charge the actual battery). Geneally it's just a regular USB port out, and micro usb in to charge. The only thing you might want to make sure is that the output port has 2A off it. Though this tends to be fairly standard for new devices its worth checking. You dont need any new cables as these things usually ship with a bunch of them anyway, or you can just use your existing cables
Basically you can look on amazon or ebay. They're pretty much everywhere.
I have a 12,000mah Newtrent battery pack with two USB one port is 2A (in case you require extra juice in order to charge, my Note 2 requires this for example). I use it all the time. Got it off amazon for like $70. It's also waterproof and dustproof.
Even tho it doesn't say it, it will charge a 3DS with the right usb cable?
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Thats a MONSTER Deal. 10,000mAh packs were going for at least $45-50 two years ago.
Personally, I LOVE my UNU charger. Got it a few years ago. It's about the size of an oversized bic lighter and can charge my iphone or ipad about twice before crapping out. Also has a flashlight! Keeps a charge very well between plug-ins. They make a variety of battery packs with various features and price points.
If you're an ipad kind of person then Kensington also makes a keyboard case that you can charge your phone with, which is pretty nice.
Redic price - on super sale. It's about the size of a paperback book, and holds 5 full iphone or 1.5 full ipad charges. Connect a USB cable to the charger and your phone. I used one last year - carried the item around in a backpack, connected wire to phone in pocket.
Most do not come with a cord. Also, if you purchase a larger one with multiple USB ports, expect most of the ports to charge your devise slower. There should be an indication on the device as to which ones were designed for a smaller device.