Battery
Skiva PowerVault A2600 External Battery – Review
Skiva PowerVault A2600 External Battery – Review The one problem I have had with a couple of batteries is that I have to keep a cable with me in order to charge my device. I also need it when charging the battery itself. This Skiva 2600 mAh external battery allows me to do both, without the need to carry cables around with me. This is an “all in one” solution by having all connec...[Read More]
Go The Distance with the Sony Xperia Z3
Brownlee brothers challenge Xperia Z3 two-day battery life promise. Go The Distance The Brownlee brothers have partnered with Sony for an autumn endurance test showcasing the battery life of their latest flagship smartphone, Xperia Z3, which boasts an unprecedented two-day battery life. The triathlete brothers were tasked with completing a series of different running, cycling and swimming challen...[Read More]
Hub It Sync & Charge Station Review
Smartphones, tablets, portable games consoles, Bluetooth accessories and now even Smartwatches. We love our gadgets but their increasingly large batteries need to get charged, and charged quickly. Chargers and cables tripping you up and hanging around looking untidy? There’s gotta be a better way while we wait for wireless charging to really take off. Eggtronic are addressing this pr...[Read More]
Breett PB202 12000mAh External Battery Review
When my power bank’s charging port fell apart I decided to check out what Amazon had to offer as a replacement. I compared the prices against the rated battery size while avoiding those with too-good-to-be-true sizes and questionable reviews. Top of the bang-per-buck chart was this 12000mAh battery for £16.99 from a manufacturer I hadn’t heard of called Breett. A little Googling fo...[Read More]
RAVPower Mini 3000mAh External Battery Charger – Review
RAVPower Luster Mini 2-in-1 3000mAh External Battery Charger – Review If you’re bored of the plastic boxes external batteries come in, then Ravpower has you covered. The Ravpower Luster’s (£10.99) sleek design and more than adequate 3,000mAh cell make it a great portable charger. If you’re after looks and not looking for a load of features then this is the kinda thing you&#...[Read More]
RAVPower 8400mAh External Battery Charger – Review
RAVPower 8400mAh External Battery Charger – Review With the never ending supply of gadgets we will always be in need of battery power. But with a never ending supply of external batteries, we really need to start focusing on design and style. RAVPower have done just that with their 8400mAh external battery charger. I went for the white version of this charger, as I thought it offered ...[Read More]
Intocircuit Power Castle – Review
Intocircuit Power Castle – Review Usually referred to as a “power brick,” the Intocircuit Power Castle offers a high capacity, 11200 mAh battery for an emergency scenario or even as a handy solution for charging all those expensive toys we own. I’m sure everyone that reads Android based sites have a few phones, a tablet or 2 and a Bluetooth speaker of some description. All...[Read More]
Swift USB Car Charger Review
TMGS is a serious condition in modern society and it’s estimated that as much as 20% of the population is now affected. Admittedly I did make that up, but “Too Many Gadgets Syndrome” is an increasing problem especially as people need to keep all their kit charged up. This is especially a problem when you’re travelling and don’t have ready access to an electrica...[Read More]
TYLT S4 Energi Sliding Power Case Review
The TYLT Energi Sliding Power Case for the Samsung Galaxy S4 is a case with built-in 2350mAh battery which can significantly extend your overall battery life. On opening the Energi packaging you are presented with a standard micro-USB cable and not one case, but three. There’s a choice of two slim-line plastic cases (one coloured and one black) which have a slit along either side so they can...[Read More]
TYLT Zumo Portable Battery Pack Review
The TYLT Zumo is a small 1500mAh battery pack with flexible USB and micro USB cable connectors at either end. It has four integrated LEDs that indicate charge level. Due to it’s small size making a relatively short USB cable, it comes with a USB extension lead to help with those hard to reach places. It charges up in 3 to 4 hours, and is advertised as retaining it’s charge fo...[Read More]
Review of the Lite Charger from Mobile Solar Chargers
The Lite Solar Charger is a 1500mAH external battery with an integrated solar panel. Designed as an emergency battery to get your phone going again when you’re off the grid, the high quality battery can hold it’s charge for up to a year while the solar panel will provide a trickle charge letting you make a call even after just 30 minutes of direct sunlight. The charger comes with 2 tr...[Read More]
Snapdragon BatteryGuru Review
Snapdragon BatteryGuru Review Android has no shortage of apps claiming to extend your battery life, and the latest free contender from Qualcomm is designed to only work with devices sporting their Snapdragon processors. Once installed this app won’t show any benefit for 3 days. During that time it watches you. Don’t worry, this isn’t some kind of N.S.A. app designed to i...[Read More]