World Famous Comics: Maxell iPod Backup Battery Pack
Maxell iPod Backup Battery Pack
From: Maxell Average Rating: Batteries: 2 AAA Binding: Electronics Color: White Label: Maxell Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product. Model: P2 Release Date: June 01, 2006 Variation Description: White
Features:
Handy backup battery designed for "dockable" iPods
Delivers an additional 15 to 20 hours of playing time
Ideal for outdoor activities and long road trips
Displays remaining battery life via LED indicator
Requires 4 AA batteries (not included); 90-day warranty
Product Description: The Maxell Battery Backup Pack provides up to 20 hours of auxiliary battery power for iPod players from four AAA batteries for occasions when consumers expect to be using their players for long periods of time between recharging. It includes adapters for various size players and a belt clip for ease of portability.
Amazon.com Product Description: Ideal for outdoor activities, long road or backpacking trips, and any other extended period when a power source might be several hours (or days) away, this backup iPod battery pack keeps your music flowing throughout the afternoon and night. The pack connects to your iPod's 30-pin dock connector, with a built-in clip keeping it securely attached to your belt. Once attached, the backup battery unit delivers an extra 15 to 20 hours of playing time, far more than the iPod's integrated rechargeable battery. And should the backup battery start to run down--as revealed by the LED indicator--simply insert another four AA batteries (not included) and you're back to full strength. The backup battery is compatible with the iPod 3G, iPod 4G, iPod photo, iPod video, iPod nano, and iPod mini and carries a 90-day warranty against defects.
What's in the Box Backup iPod battery, belt clip, user's manual.
Power to spare I stuck in 4 rechargeable AA's in there and don't have any idea how long the power lasts. Never even come close. Plenty for loooong trips.
Cheap - and worth it! I bought this with one thing in mind - powering my iPod Touch on Transatlantic flights. When you watch videos, it really sucks the juice out of the internal battery on the iPod and you will be lucky to watch 2 whole movies on one charge. With this battery pack, I was able to watch 2 movies plus listen to several hours of music.
The only caveat I can add is that the instructions say that it will power the unit, but not charge the internal battery. When I plugged it into my iPod with a nearly exhausted battery, it did indeed charge the internal battery pack. This is not a big deal because it did what it promised which is a fairly inexpensive way to extend my time.
Works with 16GB iPod Touch! This works well with my 16GB iPod Touch. It does NOT charge the iPod (which is actually why I bought it - I previously used a To Go Portable Power IPod Energizer battery pack/charger with my 80GC iPod Classic and it made the iPod do strange things. I wanted a battery pack that simply ran my Touch, but didn't try to charge it), but runs it just fine.
This is essential for long trips or anytime you won't have access to a computer or wall outlet to charge the iPod. Yes, it is bulky and a bit awkward, and I don't see why they bother including a belt clip because I can't imagine anyone carrying this along with their iPod on their belt, but for my purposes (sitting on an airplane) it is totally worth the size and weight. It is set up to accept the (thicker) iPod Classic, so the Touch sits very loosely in the cradle.
As another reviewer mentioned, the battery level indication lights are not accurate. I started out with 4 fully charged Sanyo Eneloop AA batteries, and I immediately tested the indicator lights, of which only 3 green lights appeared. It's also worth noting that the green lights are difficult to see, they are sort of recessed behind the blue power light. Not a big deal to me, as I will always carry 2 sets of AA batteries anyway.
I haven't used it long enough to see how long it allows the iPod Touch to run for, but I will post an update once I do.
Great Product Works as described!!! I have an Ipod Touch and it works great!! It does not charge it though, the battery in the touch just doesn't drain as you use it.
The lights that say how much power it has can vary and is not always accurate. Unless its on and plugged in it will give faulty readings on its true power.
Overall it was worth the money spent!!! Will buy from again! it came in 2 days with standard shipping! Great people to deal with!!!!
Does not charge, only runs iPod I bought this to use to charge my video iPod while at a cabin with no electricity. Turns out, it will run an iPod while you listen to it, but does not just charge an iPod. This is problematic when using an iTrip to run the sound through a radio, since they both plug into the same slot. I did get it to slowly charge a friends Nano though...
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