HTC Battery Bank! - Page 5

n32jk · #41 (**permalink**) 08-02-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Whosdaman

lol , what? Are people seriously considering buying this? You going to carry this around all day along with your phone to charge it?

I mean if you need to charge it just plug it in, when are you going to be gone from so long that you wont have any place to plug it in?

And you have to charge the Battery Bank now lmao.....so instead of 1 simple thing to charge, you have 2? Not worth $70 by far...I think it should be rentable, or practical causes

The price is a little steep, but many of us who find ourselves in airplanes and airports most of our waking hours might find a quick charge convenient and I rarely have access to a power plug during a busy day. I carry 3 extra batteries with me on the road (air) and charging this device would probably be easier than keeping up with which one is used or fresh. I carry an instinct for work only purposes and between two phones a laptop and extra touchpro batteries....just getting everything back into the briefcase and ready for security is a hassle before leaving the hotel every morning....(especially with those short 5 hours in the room overnights.) Not having to pull the back off the phone twice a day would be nice too...... maybe someone will copy this with a more reasonable price.....

travisr528 · #42 (**permalink**) 08-02-2009, 06:34 PM

There a cheaper solution, It's called use your car charger,or your cable to charge at your desk. Would never buy that.

**gullzway** · #43 (**permalink**) 08-02-2009, 08:28 PM

I picked up one of the Energizer Energi To Go mini USB chargers at Target for $9.99. Has 2 AA, I've used it 2 or 3 times now and haven't changed batteries.
http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Cel2..._sim_dbs_cps_5

**Biker1** · #44 (**permalink**) 08-02-2009, 09:37 PM

What kind of usage have you gotten out of 1 set of batteries so far?
Talk time/standby, approximately.

jshell73 · #45 (**permalink**) 08-03-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by gullzway

I picked up one of the Energizer Energi To Go mini USB chargers at Target for $9.99. Has 2 AA, I've used it 2 or 3 times now and haven't changed batteries.
http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Cel2..._sim_dbs_cps_5

I used this as well. I give it two thumbs up. I connected this to my mini-USB while I was at a Fantasy Baseball draft and connected to ESPN.com all day(7+ hours, don't ask, worst draft ever) updating everyone's online rosters and when we were done I had a full battery on my phone and there was still some juice in the AA batteries. Not much juice left but for constant internet use all day, I was happy with it. And I got mine at the checkout line at Menards for $7.99, batteries included.

**Biker1** · #46 (**permalink**) 08-03-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jshell73

I used this as well. I give it two thumbs up. I connected this to my mini-USB while I was at a Fantasy Baseball draft and connected to ESPN.com all day(7+ hours, don't ask, worst draft ever) updating everyone's online rosters and when we were done I had a full battery on my phone and there was still some juice in the AA batteries. Not much juice left but for constant internet use all day, I was happy with it. And I got mine at the checkout line at Menards for $7.99, batteries included.

Sounds good to me.

PhyscoAssassinx · #47 (**permalink**) 08-03-2009, 06:45 PM

ill stick with my 4 batterie i only use about 2 in a 24 hour base

**Biker1** · #48 (**permalink**) 08-03-2009, 09:51 PM

I have 3 batteries but I always carry just 1 spare. So I have 2 total with me.
I never needed the third as I am near a power supply by the time the second battery is depleted which is rare.
But that energizer unit is good to have around in case of a power outage, etc.
Certain states have powers outages constantly during certain times of the year but I guess you can always charge your device using a car battery.

mulhiny · #49 (**permalink**) 08-05-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBundo

Hmmmm, you're reaming everyone?

Not sure what you're getting at..

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Originally Posted by tc32brat

why not buy a portable booster (for car batteries) put that in your tool box and plug your phone into the 12 volt acc slot on it)atleast if you ever had to jump your car you would have it ) just a thought....i know it is bulkier, but you did say you keep your phone in a tool box... depending on size... maybe it would fit....

You know that's a pretty good idea. I actually have a Black and Decker booster out in the garage. I'm gonna give that a go.

Rabid_Gypsy · #50 (**permalink**) 08-06-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Silent_Patriot

It does seem pretty bulky and is WAY overpriced, but there are times when something like this could really come in handy. It also presents an advantage by saving money on the next phone upgrade by not having to buy a spare battery or sending multiple ones from the old phone heading to the landfill.

True, but I picked-up a cheap black & decker backup power supply, with AC and USB that charges my phone 3-4 times and it was $16. Not as pocket friendly, but it works.