Anthony Vilgiate has started a new kickstarter project,
requesting funds for his high capacity mobile chargers project. If you
constantly find yourself running out of battery power on your smartphone while
on the move, this project could definitely help you overcome the problem.
Mobile charging packs are nothing new, and have been in the
market for quite some time, but this project stands out from the rest of the
pack with a capacity of 11,200 mAh! Creator Anthony Vilgiate aims to raise a
minimum of $25,000 through crowd funding to bring three different models into
the market.
The three models on offer are:
1. The Adventurer: A 6600 mAh version which can
charge an iPhone or a similar device upto 4 times, or an iPad from 20% to full
charge one time. One has to give a backing of $30 or more to receive this
version (add $20 for shipping outside the US), with expected deliveries in May
2013.
2. The Destination: A 10,000 mAh version which can
charge an iPhone or a similar device 6-8 times, or an iPad from zero to full
charge 1.5x times. . The device comes in a sleek brushed aluminum case that the
creator says would help in heat dissipation, as well as look nice alongside a
device like a MacBook Pro. This device is slightly costly given its aluminum
chasis, and one has to give a backing of $65 or more to receive this version (add
$20 for shipping outside the US), with expected deliveries in May 2013.
3. The Expedition: The biggest capacity version,
has a whooping 11,200 mAh Lithium Ion battery, ehich is capable of charging an
iPhone or a similar device almost 10 times from zero to full! An additional
benefit of LI-Ion is only a 4-6 hour charge from empty to full on a USB
connection! One has to give a backing of $50 or more to receive this version (add $20 for shipping outside the US), with expected deliveries in May 2013.
These charge estimates are based on real-world tests. Of
course, your mileage may vary depending on device and ambient conditions (you
can do the math yourself). The devices come with a power indicator similar to
those found on MacBook Pro/Dell XPS 15z batteries. Press a button and LEDs
light up to show you the approximate charge level. All packs come with
universal adaptors that work with several brands and models, but you would most
likely need just a USB to microUSB cable for most of your Android charging
needs. Good luck if you have the iPhone 5, iPad 4 or iPad Mini, because the
universal adaptor package does not come with a Lightning adaptor (yet).
I definitely think this is a worthy Kickstarter project to
invest in, $50 seems a good price to pay for peace of mind (at least in terms
of power availability) while traveling. Check out the Kickstarter project page
from the source link to make a contribution.
Source: Kickstarter
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