Rechargeable iPod Chrgr
Ok, first let me note that five stars represents the value at this price, not quality compared to items running five to ten times the cost. If you pick up one of these under ten bucks, I think it is a good buy. Much lower and it is fantastic.
Ok, specs and details. This unit has two usb 5v 500ma ports for charging and fold-out 110v plugs (not polarized) for wall-charging. It contains one 1650mah 3.7v battery, which is easily replaced if you can find the appropriate replacement part. These are lithium-polymer batteries and I suspect most of the dead units reported here are burnt out batteries.
You can use this to charge two devices simultaneously via battery or wall socket. At 1650mah 3.7v you will be able to charge most smartphones from totally dead to full once (or two devices to about 60%). To compare, a Moto Droid has 1300mah 3.7v, iPhones run closer to 1150mah. Now, if you happen to have one of the beefiest after-market extended life batteries for a Blackberry you might have up to 2200mah, which means this unit would get you from dead to about 75% or so. For almost anyone with a standard manufacturer battery in their smartphone, it will be 100%. This matches our experience with my Moto Droid and my wife’s Blackberry Curve.
Unlike other posters, I find build quality acceptable at this price, but I would not try bouncing this off a brick wall. My fold-out plugs are not wobbly or loose, but this isn’t made to take abuse.
The unit is about the size of a pack of cigarettes, just a bit narrower, and a hair thicker. Not for your pocket but easily tossed into a travel bag.
ItemRating : 4.0
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I recently purchased a slightly used SC-600A battery charger & I am very satisfied with the product.
It is very easy to use & allows you to select 2, 4 or 6 amp charging rate. The charger indicates the level
of charge in the battery as it is charging & goes into a maintenance mode automatically when the battery is
fully charged. This charger is perfect for my use in maintaining the battery in the kit car I am building
which is asked to supply power many times when the engine is off. The six amps of output can even run the
130 PSI air compressor for the air lift system.
High-frequency charger uses advanced technology to charge up to twice as fast as conventional chargers. 5-year limited warranty.
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