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Jun102013

The Giz Wiz, Week of June 11, 2013. Netcast 1420

DateJune 10, 2013 CommentPost a Comment

I pay a lot of attention to Amazon reviews. You get a good cross section of users who put the gadgets they purchased into everyday situations. That's why I was impressed when I saw the reviews for the Jackery Bar 5600mAH External Battery Pack. As I'm writing this on June 10th, 2013, there are 74 customer reviews. None of them are less than 4 stars. The breakdown is 65 five star reviews and 4 four-star reviews. That's outstanding. And so it seems is the Jackery Bar 5600mAH External Battery Pack. I have to take the manufacturer's word that this is the world's smallest power bank with 2.1A output. But I can see for myself that it's good looking, appears to be well built, features an aluminum case, and has a nifty 2-led flashlight in addition to its charging capability. This should easily fit into your bag or jacket to provide instant power for long plane flights, road trips, or any place you need to charge your mobile devices. Here are more specs from the company, and then some excellent news on price. Compact Size: 3.8 x 1.8 x 0.9 inches; Weight: 5.4 ounces; Output: USB DC 5V 2.1A. High Capacity, 5600mAh rechargeable power capacity add 22 hours of talk time or 2-3 full charges to your iPhone 5 / 4 / 4S / 3G / 3GS; 1-2 charges for Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, 200+ hours audio playback, or 200% - 300% to the battery life of most mobile phones. Samsung Grade A cell and premium microchips ensure high quality. 500+ recharge cycles over the life of the battery. Convenient flashlight updated to prevent accidental activation: lights only after pressing the power button twice; 3 LED status of charge indicators to indicate the charging and discharging process. And now back to me. The price right now on Amazon is just $39.95. For $10 more you can get the Jackery Giant 10400mAh High Capacity Dual USB Ports External Battery Pack Portable Power Bank Charger. 

Company website: www.jackeryusa.com

Amazon Link Jackery Bar: http://amazon.com/dp/B00AAP2U4Y/?tag=twnene-20  

Amzon Jackery Giant Link:  ($49.95 10400 mAH Unit)

http://amazon.com/dp/B00AANQLRI/?tag=twnene-20   (These are TWiT links. If you decide to buy, your price is the same, but TWiT receives a pittance.)

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