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[Deal Alert] Buy New Trent iCarrier External Battery Pack And Get New Trent iGeek Battery For 99% Off (Save $59.35)

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Riddle me this: what is better than one big honkin' external battery? Yes, two big honkin' external batteries. If you head over to Amazon right now, you can get two New Trent batteries at quite a discount. In this age of non-removable smartphone batteries, how can you lose?

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All you have to do is add the New Trent iCarrier and iGeek batteries to your cart. Then use the coupon code J8F6EA63, and you'll get the $59.95 iGeek for (almost) free. The iCarrier sells for $76.95 and has a 12,000mAh capacity. The iGeek is smaller and more portable, but still packs 9,900mAh of juice.

06
Apr
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[Deal Alert] uNu 5,000mAh Or 11,000mAh Portable Battery Packs For $34 and $50 Respectively On Tech.Woot

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At this point, we've covered the benefits of having a portable charger/battery pack so much that you probably have all the reasons to buy one engrained in your memory. If you still haven't invested in one (or need to upgrade), however, tech.woot has a pretty solid deal on a couple of chargers from uNu.

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The 5,000mAh Enerpak Tube is going for a mere $34, while its larger brother – the 11,000mAh Enerpak Vault – is available for $50. Considering the latter is pushing $80 on Amazon, those are both solid deals.

Both chargers feature a 5V 1A input and 5V 1A output, but the Vault also has a larger 5V 2.1A output for charging more power-hungry devices like tablets.

01
Mar
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[Deal Alert] Powerbag Instant Messenger And Sling Bags For $39.99 From Woot

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Do you feel drained of energy after a long trip? Imagine how your devices feel. Woot might be able to help out with their pain and suffering. Today only, Wooters can get the Powerbag Instant Messenger and Powerbag Sling for just $39.99 each. David gave the Instant Messenger very high marks in his review, and we know that he and Aaron use this bag in their day-to-day activities.

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Note: There are inconsistencies about pocket sizes between the manufacturer website and Woot. I'm taking these numbers from the manufacturer.

Powerbag Messenger (product page)

  • Available Colors: Black, Grey
  • Removable 3000 mAh Lithium Polymer battery
  • Connectors:
    • Micro-USB, Mini-USB Output: 5VDC, 800mA combined
    • Apple Connector Output: 5VDC, 1A
    • USB Output: 5VDC, 1-2.1A
  • Tablet Pocket (9.5" x 9.75" x .5")
  • Laptop Pocket (11" x 15.5" x 1.5") - Should fit 16" laptops
  • "Checkpoint Friendly"

Powerbag Sling (product page)

  • Available Colors: Red
  • Removable 3000 mAh Lithium Polymer battery
  • Connectors:
    • Micro-USB, Mini-USB Output: 5VDC, 800mA combined
    • Apple Connector Output: 5VDC, 1A
    • USB Output: 5VDC, 1-2.1A
  • Tablet Pocket (8.5" x 11" x .5")
  • Laptop Pocket (12.25" x 11" x 1.25") - Should fit 14" laptops

Before you buy, there are a few things to consider first.

20
Jan
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[One-Day Deal Alert] Vaas 9000mAh Portable Charger With Quad-Charging Capabilities Only $29 From Daily Steals

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Having multiple devices that need to stay juiced up while you're out and about means that a portable charger should be a standard part of your on-the-go gear. If you don't already have one – or are in the market for a new one – Daily Steals has quite the deal going on a massive 9000mAh battery pack that can charge up to four devices at the same time.

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The primary thing that sets this charger apart from comparable units (aside from being able to handle four devices at once) is that it actually has built-in microUSB and iPhone 30-pin connectors, so you don't have to carry extra cables with you.

12
Oct
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Mophie Powerstation Duo Portable Charger Review: Good For Phones, Hit-Or-Miss For Tablets

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Running out of juice in your smartphone or tablet is a part of life. An unfortunate part, no doubt, but it's something that we all have to deal with. As if a depleted battery isn't bad enough, we're not always in an ideal place to recharge, either. In order to combat this annoying quandary, I never leave the house without a portable charger. Having an extra battery that can quickly top off my tablet or phone at any given moment has saved me more times than I can count, and I think everybody should have one. I've spent the last few weeks using the Mophie Powerstation Duo as my go-to charger - let's take a closer look at all it has to offer, shall we?

20
Jun
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Satechi Announces A 10,000mAh Portable Charger For A Mere $50

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As much as we've talked about portable chargers, we've yet to come across one that I would call affordable (excluding the various deals we've found, of course). Satechi just changed all that, though; it released a 10k mAh power pack for $50. Fifty dollars! Considering I've reviewed portable chargers with half that capacity for nearly double the cost, I woudl say this one is a good deal right out of the gate.

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Not only that, but it's a dual USB charger, so it can juice up two devices at one time. It has a 5V/1A port for devices like smartphones, and a higher-rated 5V/2A port for more power hungry devices.

07
Jun
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[Deal Alert] NewTrent iPulse 10,000 mAh Dual-Port Portable Charger From Daily Steals for $50 (50% Off)

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If you need as much juice as you can get while on the go, then this 10,000mAh portable charger should fit the bill perfectly. This massive battery pack features dual USB ports (one 2A, one 1A) so you can charge two devices at one time, enough juice to charge most smartphone at least four times, and compatibility for "tablet PCs."

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While it's going for $90 on Amazon right now, you can score one for $50 from Daily Steals for today only. That's a pretty good deal, especially for a portable charger packing that much on-the-go power. Hit the link below to buy.

16
May
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[Update: Winners!] Giveaway: Win One Of Five ZAGGkeys Flex And ZAGGsparq Combo Packs From Android Police And ZAGG

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Last Updated: May 28th, 2012

Earlier today, I reviewed the ZAGGkeys Flex Bluetooth keyboard, and loved it. It's a fantastic little keyboard - ultraportable, has incredibly battery life, and is a pleasure to type one. Not only that, but it can easily pair with your Android tablet or smartphone, as well as any iOS device that you may have. Say what you will about iOS, but the ability to have one keyboard that can pair with both Android and iOS is just awesome.

Of course, it's hard for us to tell you how awesome something is and not want to give some out, so guess what?

19
Apr
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[Deal Alert] Trent iFuel 5000mAh Portable Charger For $25 (75% Off) From Daily Steals

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We talk about power-on-the-go a lot around here. We've reviewed several portable chargers, and even a messenger bag with a charger built-in. If you need some extra juice in your bag but just can't justify spending $60+ on a portable charger, then you may want to take advantage of today's mobile Daily Steal: the Trent iFuel 5000mAh portable charger for $25.

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The iFuel should be compatible with any Android device that can charge over USB (including tablets, according to the DS listing) and packs enough juice to charge a 2000mAh battery more than two times.

Per the listing on Daily Steals, this charger retails for $99, so getting it for $25 is quite the deal.

19
Jan
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[Review] SGP Kuel f60Q: It's The Cadillac Of Portable Chargers, With A Price To Match

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While some manufacturers are doing whatever they can to increase battery life in power-hungry smartphones, most of us still have to find a way to make sure our gear stays charged on-the-go. Sure, extended batteries get the job done, but they add extra bulk to your device, and they don't help a bit if you have multiple devices to keep juiced. So, what's the most practical solution?

A portable charger.

We've taken a look at several portable chargers in the past - some good, some not-so-good. Today, we're going to check out one of the best portable chargers that I've ever used: the kuel f60Q from SGP.

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