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Old 07-20-2009, 09:34 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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http://www.mophie.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=21

They are pretty pricey, but may be worth it. Rush Limbaugh mentioned them on his show, so they are back ordered now. Here are their specs:

iPhone 3G S:
Standby Time: Up to 350 hours
Talk Time: Up to 6 hours on 3G | Up to 12 hours on 2G
Internet Use: Up to 6 hours on 3G | Up to 7 hours on Wi-Fi
Audio Playback: Up to 28 hours
Video Playback: Up to 8 hours




iPhone 3G:
Standby Time: Up to 350 hours
Talk Time: Up to 6 hours on 3G | Up to 12 hours on 2G
Internet Use: Up to 6 hours on 3G | Up to 7 hours on Wi-Fi
Audio Playback: Up to 28 hours
Video Playback: Up to 8 hours



I had an idea of a handmade way to add an external battery. I thought about trying a battery pack - either 3 akaline batteries (4.5 volts) or 4 rechargeable batteries (5 volts) and rigging it up to a USB extension cable so I could plug the docking cord into that. Would the Iphone be able to use the power from the docking connector while it was running? It would be basically the same as running it in a car with a cigarette lighter adapter.

Whaddaya think?
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Old 07-20-2009, 10:35 AM   #2 (permalink)
 
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Incase is redissigning their power case that gives battery life. Id look into that case. They make good products IMO. Very expensive, but yes good products that last. Iv had an incase silder case since iphone 1.
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I just wrote about how happy I am with the Juice Pack Air in the Products section.


Def something I would reccommend
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As I wrote in another thread...

As FYI the APC Mobile Power Pack is now on sale at Staples for only $19.99, no rebate or anything. It's regularly $50 or $60, so I grabbed one (might go back for another at that price).

This is the unit at amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/r...9?a=B000GBN42E

It's been working great. Pretty small, about the size of a BB Bold.

I'm just not ready to use one of those case/slider type of batteries. The case kind, I definitely wouldn't use, as the reports of reception degradation are rather common. (I mean the kind where the battery sits on the back of the iPhone.)




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I went on ebay and looked and found some really chea ones - they plug right into the bottom of the Iphone

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories

The only drawback I can see is that it might put stress on the connector on the bottom of the Iphone. It would be easy to put a cable inline to it.

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Originally Posted by Tinman View Post
As I wrote in another thread...

As FYI the APC Mobile Power Pack is now on sale at Staples for only $19.99, no rebate or anything. It's regularly $50 or $60, so I grabbed one (might go back for another at that price).

This is the unit at amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/r...9?a=B000GBN42E

It's been working great. Pretty small, about the size of a BB Bold.

I'm just not ready to use one of those case/slider type of batteries. The case kind, I definitely wouldn't use, as the reports of reception degradation are rather common. (I mean the kind where the battery sits on the back of the iPhone.)




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i kinda like that APC one u use it yet? you got the staples number for it? APC site says its a discontinued item, and staples site dont have it

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Sorry for the shameless plug, but I just did a review of the imaxpower 5000mAh external charger:

http://www.everythingicafe.com/2549-...-3g-3gs-touch/
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yep i have been using Mophie Juice pack Air for about 2 months now, and it is amazing. I dont ever have to worry about not using my phone to its fullest potential. I can use it whenever and however i want without worrying about battery ever.
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i kinda like that APC one u use it yet? you got the staples number for it? APC site says its a discontinued item, and staples site dont have it
I've used it and it works great. A good thing to have for the 3GS.

I don't have the Staples number, as I just happened by it while in the store. I figured for $20 I could not go wrong, and I was right.


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Originally Posted by Napoleon_PhoneApart View Post
Sorry for the shameless plug, but I just did a review of the imaxpower 5000mAh external charger:

http://www.everythingicafe.com/2549-...-3g-3gs-touch/

Nice review NAP. I thought of purchasing this battery, but the only thing I don't like is having to hook up an extra cable. I prefer just one unit snapping onto the bottom of the iPhone. I can see using this on long trips however.
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