10 Feb 2013

Kickstarter Project - Ultra-High Capacity Battery Charger for Mobile Devices


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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