Comments on: iPhone/ iPod backup battery- best accessory

By: Rakesh Agrawal

Rakesh Agrawal — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:22:46 +0000

James, What did you think of this product? I'm considering getting one of these things, let me know. Rakesh

By: Xeena

Xeena — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:36:04 +0000

I purchased the RichardSolo battery because it fits in my purse and looks sexy Small yet powerful. Sleek and durable. I love it cuz I don’t have to look for the Apple charger at home that I either lost or my sister stole I plug it in the iPhone and it does the job. No messy wires. I am not very good with gadgets. This RichardSolo battery is so easy— I love it!

By: Hong Kong Phooey

Hong Kong Phooey — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:18:44 +0000

Found the power station while shopping in downtown Hong Kong today, bargain it down to US22, check out the pics I took on my post for more details, link here, http://hongkongphooey.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/the-must-have-accessory-for-iphone-3g-iphone-power-station/

By: Judi Sohn

Judi Sohn — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:46:45 +0000

I ordered the Kensington mini battery pack the other day. It looks a little more compact that the RichardSolo device, and it's a little cheaper.

In the meantime, I keep my iPhone charging cable and little A/C adapter with me in my purse at all times. In a pinch, I can usually find a power outlet somewhere.

By: Peter Norman

Peter Norman — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:12:33 +0000

Hello James!

I just received my RichardSolo battery packs this morning - but I left the house without my iPhone! (when i realized it halfway to work, i had the same look on my face as Kevin Bacon in 'Shes Having a Baby' - when he realized his wife wasn't in the car - as he was taking her to the hospital after her water broke.... Anyhooooo, I'm an idiot but I'm not having children so I'm doing my part for the future - Al Gore can take care of the rest.)

I took a few pics of the battery to send a friend who is considering purchasing too:
http://web.me.com/pnorman/RichardSoloiPhoneBattery.html

The battery case is aluminum, the USB cable is a neat retractable doohickey and the AC plug is twice the size as the one included with Apple's USB power adapter - but its got an activity light!

I ordered the battery before I actually got the iPhone due to concerns 3G usage would kill the battery - but it turns out Rogers doesn't have 3G in my province, only Edge (as well as very small coverage). Remember - I TOLD you I'm an idiot - smart enough to punch in his credit card number but way too dumb to read a webpage.

Thank-you 'Reggie', 'orbitalcomp' and 'HongKongPhooey' for bringing the other batteries to my attention - I'll be checking them out. You guys rock!

By: Hong Kong Phooey

Hong Kong Phooey — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:31:43 +0000

I'm getting a similar charger from Mobile Brando (http://mobile.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=03499&dept_id=093&cat_id=1112) for half the price, will let you know how it works. Comes in white or black to match the iPhone 3G color.

By: orbitalcomp

orbitalcomp — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:34:26 +0000

It’s the return of Sharper Image! Hopefully Richard doesn’t start importing some of the same products again

I have seen a backup battery from DLO also, at a local Best Buy. If I remember right, it was about $10 less, but it was also much smaller.

This Solo model looks nice, look forward to hearing your review, James…

By: Reggie

Reggie — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:07:51 +0000

jk, I personally think the one from Kensington is a better choice. It's $57 at Amazon rated at 1800 mAh compared to this one $50, at only 1200 mAh.

Link: http://bit.ly/1hFJzK
Product Info: http://us.kensington.com/html/15458.html

By: Gavin Miller

Gavin Miller — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:59:55 +0000

Hopefully will double my iPhone battery life from 2 to 4 hours.