Imagine yourself on a beautiful sandy beach while listening to soothing music on your iPod. Suddenly, your iPod’s battery dies. Aside from spilling your beer, this is the worst party fowl thinkable. Sure, you have your USB cable with you, but no computer. What ever will you do?
Have to fear, iFriends, for now there is the RichardSolo Smart Backup Battery. When I first saw this product I was a bit skeptical because of the huge amount of accessories that are a waste of money, so I went to scrutinize it, expecting an "average" product. But, just like when I thought I couldn't karaoke after a bottle of Crown Royal, I was terribly mistaken.
My iPhone stopped at the start of class while I was using it. Frantic, I plugged the RichardSolo Backup Battery into it and let it charge for a few minutes. After a good hour and a half wait the battery was up to 80%, and I was back to downloading stuff and emailing.
The battery is rechargeable through a normal wall socket and has indicator lights for the status of its charge.
The specs, shall we?
Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and all other iPod devices except shuffle
Gives you up to double the battery time
Small and lightweight for pocket, purse or briefcase
High-quality aluminum case is virtually scratch-proof
Snaps on to iPhone / iPod instantly — no bulky cable
Begins to charge your Apple device immediately
Battery pack includes both AC adapter [110-240V] wall charger and USB retractable charging cable
USB retractable cable connects Smart Backup Battery directly to computer's USB port or AC wall adapter for convenient charging
Charge the Smart Backup Battery and iPhone / iPod together [the iPhone / iPod will charge first and then the backup battery — the next morning both are completely charged]
Lithium-ion technology does not develop "memory" so you can charge often
Smart, automatic on/off charging technology protects the battery from overcharging
Advanced circuitry keeps battery cool to touch
Blue, green, red LEDs indicate charging status
90-day warranty from RichardSolo.com
The only major annoyance I have with this device is that it doesn’t hold as tight as it should to the iPhone or iPod when plugged in. You have to carefully hold them, or place them on a flat surface, to make sure it doesn’t fall out.
The Smart Backup Battery will run you $49.95 - putting quite the price on convenience.
Lawson Digest
