I bought one and tried it today, using a couple of the cheap Extra Power Wilkinsons batteries (4 for 50p), not the best, but they worked fine to charge my mobile.
The charger has a USB slot, so you could use it to charge your Kindle, Nook, Tablet etc when out and about or if you should have long power cuts.
A nice size too, about 2cm longer than a AA battery and about half a cm wider than 2 batteries.
Great size to keep in your handbag or coat pocket, just don't forget to keep your USB charger lead with it.
Not going to be the best quality in the world, but hey, it's a quid and if you need something to charge your phone in an emergency and haven't got access to power, you know you can buy a couple of batteries easily enough.
Available online and instore.
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Monkeybumcheeks
8 Nov 1510#13
Can someone translate this for me please?
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thaigary
8 Nov 151#1
Looks a handy gadget will look out for this.
sb44 to thaigary
8 Nov 15#2
It was hanging amongst the Christmas stuff, in plastic on a red card with snow flakes on it, if that makes it easier to spot.
:wink:
sb44
8 Nov 151#3
This is the packaging you are looking for.
Sorry about the quality of the pic, I have a naff phone!
:smile:
sb44
8 Nov 15#4
Note, you do not get any batteries with it.
:wink:
MsBackAgain
8 Nov 151#5
Hi
Thanks a lot. Just what I need for my Nexus 4.
sb44 to MsBackAgain
8 Nov 15#6
You are welcome. I hope you manage to get one, as I am sure they will sell well.
:wink:
a_user
8 Nov 151#7
2 AA batts would only be 3V though, chargers are generally 5 volts...
elbrownos to a_user
8 Nov 152#10
Presumably it contains a boost converter
Nomnomchoons to a_user
8 Nov 15#11
I can't comment on this specific model but most AA chargers use a voltage transformer circuit of some sort. Similar to a phone charger converting 240v input from a wall into the 5v output but the other way around. I imagine this is the same
sb44 to a_user
8 Nov 15#12
I haven't got a clue, the only thing I know is this charges my Kindle, Nook, mobiles and my Kindle Fire.
:wink:
jewelie to a_user
9 Nov 15#23
It looks like the 2 battery version of the 4 battery one that I have, which does has a DC to DC converter and therefore gives a nice stable 5V output from 3V or less. :smiley:
They're dead handy, and a bargain if only a quid, but there's some caveats:
1. In particular, if using rechargeables, note that these devices are not intelligent enough to cut out when the batteries reach 1V and could therefore deep-discharge your rechargeable batteries (which can cause them to fail early or stop them charging again.)
2. Also, they're pretty good at giving a fairly high current output and fast charging your device quick, which is a double edged sword: watch the temperature of the device and the batteries whilst in use and obviously don't leave it in the on state in your bag or pocket or anything.
Proveright
8 Nov 152#8
Search previous thread for xiaomi power bank , depending on exchange rate it is about £8
Delivered. Takes a while to to arrive, try gearbest or banggood.
Has an internal battery which you charge up until the 4 led lights stay on. Has usb port to plug your phone or tablet into. Brushed aluminum case marvelous bit of quality kit.
Poundland one plus cost of batteries is a good cheap option , but for a bit more I recommend
the xaiomi one. Don't buy on ebay as there are alot of fakes out there.
sb44 to Proveright
8 Nov 15#9
I already have a powerbank, but, if you want to be prepared for a power cut, the poundland one is ideal.
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hcc27 to Proveright
9 Nov 15#21
I got this deal. The Xiaomi power bank is an incredible deal. The quality of the materials used and the finish could be those of an Apple product. A fantastic power bank for 8 quid. Has both USB and micro USB ports as well.
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The charger has a USB slot, so you could use it to charge your Kindle, Nook, Tablet etc when out and about or if you should have long power cuts.
A nice size too, about 2cm longer than a AA battery and about half a cm wider than 2 batteries.
Great size to keep in your handbag or coat pocket, just don't forget to keep your USB charger lead with it.
Not going to be the best quality in the world, but hey, it's a quid and if you need something to charge your phone in an emergency and haven't got access to power, you know you can buy a couple of batteries easily enough.
Available online and instore.
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:wink:
This is the packaging you are looking for.
Sorry about the quality of the pic, I have a naff phone!
:smile:
Note, you do not get any batteries with it.
:wink:
Thanks a lot. Just what I need for my Nexus 4.
:wink:
:wink:
They're dead handy, and a bargain if only a quid, but there's some caveats:
1. In particular, if using rechargeables, note that these devices are not intelligent enough to cut out when the batteries reach 1V and could therefore deep-discharge your rechargeable batteries (which can cause them to fail early or stop them charging again.)
2. Also, they're pretty good at giving a fairly high current output and fast charging your device quick, which is a double edged sword: watch the temperature of the device and the batteries whilst in use and obviously don't leave it in the on state in your bag or pocket or anything.
Delivered. Takes a while to to arrive, try gearbest or banggood.
Has an internal battery which you charge up until the 4 led lights stay on. Has usb port to plug your phone or tablet into. Brushed aluminum case marvelous bit of quality kit.
Poundland one plus cost of batteries is a good cheap option , but for a bit more I recommend
the xaiomi one. Don't buy on ebay as there are alot of fakes out there.
:wink: