New Trent iCruiser IMP1000 11000mAh External Battery Pack and Charger for iPad 2, ipad, iPhone 4 4G 3Gs 3G (AT&T and verizon) , iPod Touch (1G 2G 3G 4G), HTC Android EVO, Blackberry, Kindle DX, Samsung Galaxy S, Droid, Nintendo, Sony PSP and much more
New Trent iCruiser IMP1000 11000mAh External Battery Pack and Charger for iPad 2, ipad, iPhone 4 4G 3Gs 3G (AT&T and verizon) , iPod Touch (1G 2G 3G 4G), HTC Android EVO, Blackberry, Kindle DX, Samsung Galaxy S, Droid, Nintendo, Sony PSP and much more
- Enjoy 50 hours Movie time for iPhone 4, 3Gs iPhone and 4G ipod touch, 17 hours for ipad 2
- Ultra reliable Lithium-Ion battery with 11000mAh, 600% iPhone 4 Battery life incredible Nexus, Motorola Droid
- Compatible with ipad 2, iPhone 4 4G 3Gs 3G, ipod touch 1G 2G 3G 4G, blackberry (9630, 9700, 9550, 9800), HTC android EVO, incredible Nexus, Droid
- Compatible with Kindle DX, HTC Android EVO, Droid, Samsung Galaxy S, Nintendo DS, Sony PSP
- No iPhone Adapter is included, but IMP1000 is compatible with original iPhone ipad data cable. 6 months product warranty
This is the 4th Generation USB type power bank which is compatible with latest iPad
2. It will never let your smart phones and Tablet PCs run out of battery. This compact
and ultra long-lasting backup battery will let you carry the power source where ever you
go. When you travel, there’s no need to charge your device through an electrical outlet,
THE IMP1000 IS THE ultimate POWER SOURCE! Take this with you whenever you go on a trip.
Key features include:
-With the ground breaking capacity of 11000mAh at 5V output voltage, this tiny device
can get you an extra 50 hours of iPhone 4 ipod touch movie time and 17 hours ipad 2
movie time.It is stylish and powerful!
-This backup battery pack will work with almost every device in the market, such as
your iPhone 4 4G 3Gs 3G (Verizon and AT&T), and 1G 2G 3G 4G iPod Touch, Motorola
Droid, HTC Android EVO phones and Amazon Kindle DX, Samsung galaxy.
-IMP1000 can also power Sony PSP and Nintendo DS lite, DSi and Gameboy with
additional adapters .
Remember to look for the New Trent logo on retail box and product itself. Be sure
to find New Trent’s logo on both package and battery pack to qualify for 6 months
product warranty.
List Price: $ 76.95
Price: $ 76.95
Powerfilm Aa Battery Solar Panel Charger
- Ultra compact, ultra lightweight and yet very durable, the PowerFilm AA Foldable Solar Charger is ideal for everyday use.
- POWERFILM AA CHARGER 2-4 AA BATTERY CHARGER
- Proprietary charging circuitry maximizes charge into the batteries, and charging lights indicate charging status and charge completion.
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- Its Operating Voltage is 3.6, Operating Current is 0.6, Weight (Ounces): 4.18 (Without batteries), Folded Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.3 x 1.4, Unfolded Dimensions is 5.5 x 31.5.
AA ChargerUltra compact, ultra lightweight and yet very durable, the PowerFilm AA Foldable Solar Charger is ideal for everyday use. Charging either 2 AA batteries in 3 1/3 hours of full sun or 4 AA batteries in 6 2/3 hours of full sun, the AA Foldable Solar Charger provides highly-effective battery charging. Proprietary charging circuitry maximizes charge into the batteries, and charging lights indicate charging status and charge completion. The lightweight and durable PowerFilm flexible solar panels are integrated directly onto the fabric, keeping the weight of the charger to less than four spare batteries. Six grommets are built into the charger to allow for secure fastening to a pack or to the ground.Operating Voltage: 3.6Operating Current: 0.6Weight (Ounces): 4.18 (Without batteries)Folded Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.3 x 1.4Unfolded Dimensions: 5.5 x 31.5
List Price: $ 138.99
Price: $ 138.99
NEW Trent IMP1000 Customer Review,
The IMP1000 is the second NEW Trent battery pack I’ve owned and used. I’ve used (and reviewed) the previous model (IMP880) for several months now. This review will be written from the perspective of comparison of these two models.
Pros:
1. Capacity… 11000 mAh is simply enormous, and provides “charge it and forget it for at least a week” use for any purpose I can foresee. I’ve been running the IMP1000 on its initial charge for a week now (usage details in “review section”, below) and have just gone from medium to low on the capacity LED’s.
2. Finish/durability… I noted in my review of the IMP880 that the rubberized coating was not durable; even though I handled it carefully, it was worn away easily (particularly at the pack’s edges). The hard, glossy, color-molded-in finish of the IMP1000 should fare much better. Time will tell, but so far, so good.
3. Ease of use… No “long press vs. short press” power button functions. I haven’t had any trouble using the IMP880, but simpler is nearly always better (something Apple does very well, and NEW Trent targets Apple customers, so this is a good fit).
4. Accessories… The retractable USB cable seems more robust than the one included with the IMP880. I haven’t had the same problem with the microUSB connector slipping into its rubber shell that I wrote about with the IMP880 yet, either.
5. Packaging… The IMP1000′s packaging is much classier than the IMP880′s. Apple has set a very high standard in this regard. Apple customers expect a great “out of box experience”, and the IMP1000 won’t leave them with a bad first impression. The internal packaging didn’t self-destruct from the inside out, as my IMP880′s packaging did.
Cons: (please note that many of these are personal opinion)
1. Size and weight… Yes, it has higher capacity than its predecessor, but the trade-off between size and weight with current LiPo technology may have been reached with the IMP1000. Only time and user feedback will tell. I’m personally fine with the IMP1000; other users may not be.
2. Blue LED lighting… The trend today with both home and personal electronics seems to be bright, obnoxiously-glitzy LED power and status indicators, usually in blue. The capacity LED’s are fine, but the power indicator is bright enough to light up an entire unlit room, much less the inside of a car at night, and can be very annoying/distracting during use. Small, “pin-point” LED’s are sufficient here; I believe many other users will concur.
3. Finish… Yes, it’s better than the IMP880′s, and shiny (“piano”) black is “in” these days… but why not a color-molded-in, matte black finish that hides fingerprints and scuffs, instead? Shiny black products look great when brand new, but never look that good again. Matte black ages much more gracefully.
4. No “DC Out” port… I like the connection flexibility afforded by the IMP880′s “DC Out” port. I understand that the similar-appearing “DC In” and “DC Out” ports could be a source of confusion for some users, but the ability to charge two devices simultaneously via the splitter cable is a nice feature. How about supplying a USB splitter cable so we can do the same with the IMP1000 (assuming the pack’s safety circuitry would adequately protect against excess discharge rate)?
Review/Suggestions:
I have been using the IMP1000 to power my HTC EVO (“Supersonic”) 4G on the Sprint network for nearly a week. This otherwise stellar device is notorious for its one glaring shortcoming–terribly insufficient run-time on its supplied internal battery pack. Having a portable (self-contained) power option like the IMP1000 is, in my opinion, the first (and absolutely essential) accessory any smartphone user should purchase (particularly for Apple devices with non-removable batteries). The simple freedom from running out of power is very liberating. No more searching for an electrical outlet when out to lunch or dinner, or cutting conversations or browsing short as the power meter plunges through amber, then red, as the device quickly goes belly-up. As mentioned at the outset, I have yet to recharge the IMP1000 in the first week’s use. The IMP1000′s 11000 mAh capacity is 7.3 times the EVO’s 1500 mAh, so this certainly stands to reason.
A few suggestions…
1. Market aggressively to non-Apple users. I see you’ve started doing this since marketing the IMP880. Most Android smartphones have serious battery capacity issues–get the word out to them!
2. The naming scheme of these products is confusing. Why name an 8900 mAh pack “IMP880″, and why name an 11000 mAh pack “IMP1000″? I think it would have made more sense to call them “IMP8900″ and “IMP11000″, respectively.
3. See points 3 and 4 in “Cons”, above.
I am very pleased with the IMP1000 and the improvement it represents over the IMP880. It is well worth its $100…
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|Battery Backup for Mobile Devices including iphone and ipad,
I just received my IMP1000 from New Trent earlier this week. I was looking for a reliable way to easily charge my iphone and ipad when traveling, especially on long flights. This seems to be the device to bring along. I recently flew overseas with their IMP880 and it performed wonderfully. I was looking for a bit greater capacity though, because I use both an iphone (was the 3g, now the 4) and the ipad, and wanted to be able to charge both of them when I don’t have access to an electrical outlet.
The unit’s size is great for traveling. It’s about the same size and weight of a portable hard drive, which these days means it’s small and will easily slip into a briefcase, overnight bag, purse, etc. The retractable cord makes it easy to hook up with the mobile device without any strain on the connections.
The unit’s indicator light is simple to see and determine the amount of charge remaining. While charging the unit itself those lights let you know the progress. And after charging a mobile device, the unit slows down to a trickle charge.
The placement of the button is an improvement over New Trents IMP880, which I also own. That button could accidentally be turned on because it actually protrudes a bit from the case, and sits at an angle. The IMP1000′s is flush with the case’s edge, and the button itself a bit recessed which should prevent that from happening.
I haven’t drained the power from a full charge yet, so not sure how long it lasts, but after topping off my iphone and ipad a few times, it still shows a full charge. Of course you can use the device while it’s charging.
The IMP1000 comes with iphone/ipad adapter, along with a few others (mini usb, etc).
Good design, seems well built, and I know from past experience with New Trent’s customer support that they are very responsive. Recommend you give it a try if you need a back up battery.
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|Easiest, most-powerful external battery.,
I read David’s review and agree with his analysis. I also own the IMP880, and have given the IMP500 as gifts. These battery packs are all great, just pick the size/capacity you need. The IMP1000 is certainly the simplest to use, and has the most capacity. The directions are well-written, and have tips for prolonging the life of the battery. 5 Stars.
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|Exceeded expectations,
I purchased this charger in case of long term power outage (earthquake, ice storm, nuclear war, cap and trade-caused blackouts), with the intention of always having light by recharging AA batteries and using them in LED flashlights and lanterns.
I used this charger on Oct. 24 on a sunny day in central Illinois, on a pair of partially discharged NiMh 2400 maH batteries that read 1.2 volts. The charger brought them up to 1.36 volts quickly and showed them as fully charged. Impressed, I decided to purposely discharge a pair of AAs by running them in an incandescent flashlight. One battery read 0 volts and the other was at 1.0 volts and the filament of the bulb was just barely showing a red glow when I put them in the charger. The charger accurately diagnosed them as very low and started recharging them in a trickle mode. One trip to Walmart later, (1-2 hours total charge time) and both batteries were right at 1.36 V. I also ran a separate 4-pack of partially discharged batteries and they were charged fully in 1 hour.
Based on this small experience sample, I am very happy with this product, as it surpassed the charging times on the box on a sunny day, even in late fall, with the sun very low in the sky at mid-day.
I also feel the build quality of the product is high, based on first impressions only.
This charger is also very small, folding up into a box smaller and thinner than I expected. It also comes with a 4-pack of the excellent low-discharge Sanyo Eneloop batteries, which are a $8-10 dollar value.
It also has grommets to make it easy to use string or cord to affix it to a backpack or tie it down in windy conditions. I am planning on making a set of copper wire supports that can be used like tent stakes to hold this charger in place on flat ground or to prop it up to get true perpendicularity to the sun to maximize the energy capture.
In summary, I love this charger and highly recommend it.
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|Handy and well built,
This charger does exactly what they say it does. It charges batteries using sunlight, even indirect sunlight. They must have changed their design slightly since the earlier reviews because mine came with a charge indicator to tell you when the charge is complete. It also has overcharge protection built in so you can leave batteries in the holder as long as you want.
The whole thing folds up into a package slightly larger than the 4 cell battery compartment. It weighs about as much as the batteries. With 4 x AA batteries installed it weighs about 8 ounces. It has arrangements for hanging it from a pack by lanyards, so you can charge on the go while you hike. This, combined with the light weight and small size make it an ideal source of electricity for back country backpacking.
Be aware that it only charges AA batteries. You can’t plug in your laptop or your blackberry…or even AAA batteries, so plan accordingly. Mine charges AA batteries very quickly. They say that 4 hours of fairly bright sunlight will fully charge 2 AA batteries and 8 hours is supposed to charge 4 AA fully. Since I don’t ever run my batteries down that low, I can’t vouch for these times, but it will top off a partially drained battery in about an hour. Even on a cloudy day, it can top off 2 batteries in less than 2 hours. That is comparable to any AC charger I have ever used.
It uses a thin film photovoltaic array, so it’s flexible. This is both good and bad. The thin film is much cheaper, less prone to crush damage and folds up smaller, but it’s probably only good for about 5 years use, roughly 1/4 of the life span of more expensive cells. This time limit only applies to the time actually spent in the sun. The clock stops whenever it is stored in darkness, so if used only for camping or other outdoor or emergency use, it should last pretty much forever.
This is not supposed to be an outdoor solar panel to mount on your roof. It’s a very tiny charger for emergency power (or camping). If you take it for what it is, this is a great product.
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|Excellent charger,
I recently purchased this charger’s cousin, the Powerfilm USB / AA Solar Charger, and was so impressed with that one that I decided to get this one, too. I was not disappointed; this one is just as high quality as the USB version, only it trades 2 AAs for a USB charging device. These are without a doubt the best small AA-type chargers I have ever used (I’ve been though about a half dozen). These are ideal for either power outages of those trips in the wild where you will be without civilization for awhile. Truly wallet-sized, yet can keep your AAs going until they finally die on you.
Well worth the money.
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