Guest That-Guy Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 OK I am looking for an external battery for the blade to use while out on the bike (using GPS) I have found this one which looks ok: http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/5090433/ar...nal-batter.html It says it can run at either 4.5v or 5.5v, but think the Blade is 5v? Will this be an issue? Also it says "The battery itself is charged through a USB port, and provides 90 hours of battery life to mobile phones, 30 hours to MP3 players, and 20 hours to portable games consoles." Is this between charges? Even if it lasts 20 hours it would be impressive. Or does anyone have any other recommendations?
Guest madnav Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 vfm option imo is Solar Powered 2000mAh Rechargeable Portable Emergency Power with Phone Adapters + LED Light unbeatable at price range.
Guest English Haze Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) I have a Power Monkey. It works really well and provides many, many hours of additional life should you need it. Edited January 21, 2011 by English Haze
Guest stanno Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 I have a Power Monkey. It works really well and provides many, many hours of additional life should you need it. The UK Orange shop are selling these for £8 at the moment HERE
Guest leetron1 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Heard it doesn't come with micro usb adapter necessary for the Blade?
Guest seekr Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Does the power monkey use a built-in rechargeable battery? I ask because I've got 2powr monkey lookalike device that use alkaline AAA cells but the device wont seem to charge. I suspect it even discharge the SF when.it is plugged in.
Guest oh!dougal Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Heard it doesn't come with micro usb adapter necessary for the Blade? Mine did. And unlike imitations, it seems to work ...
Guest Manbag Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Heard it doesn't come with micro usb adapter necessary for the Blade? This is my only concern about getting one. It's not listed in the attachments list.
Guest unholyimp Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 I know this is probably a bit old school but has anyone else thought this could be a good idea? http://www.bikester.co.uk/bicycle-equipmen...eller-dymotec-6 with one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BICYCLE-DYNAMO-POWER...=item2eb2b7dc08 I know it works out quite expensive but if it does work it would could be used to power all manor of items whilst out on a bike ride
Guest stanno Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 This is my only concern about getting one. It's not listed in the attachments list. As OD says above your post, the microUSB tip IS included.
Guest English Haze Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 I've had the Power Monkey for a while (used with previous phones) and it doesn't have the micro USB attachment because I presume it's a more recent development but I use the USB female adaptor and use the supplied power cable instead.
Guest Manbag Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 I've had the Power Monkey for a while (used with previous phones) and it doesn't have the micro USB attachment because I presume it's a more recent development but I use the USB female adaptor and use the supplied power cable instead. Nice. Will see if I can source a micro USB attachment as well. Thanks.
Guest oh!dougal Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) I've had the Power Monkey for a while (used with previous phones) and it doesn't have the micro USB attachment because I presume it's a more recent development but I use the USB female adaptor and use the supplied power cable instead. Nice. Will see if I can source a micro USB attachment as well. Thanks. Why would you want two? As you have been told twice, (third time now) the micro-usb adaptor IS in the kit currently supplied by OrangeAccessories for £8. :lol: I'll even add that it is listed among the "Classic pack contents" on the liner inside the bottom of the clear plastic box ... Edited January 21, 2011 by oh!dougal
Guest selecta8998 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 I know this is probably a bit old school but has anyone else thought this could be a good idea? http://www.bikester.co.uk/bicycle-equipmen...eller-dymotec-6 with one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BICYCLE-DYNAMO-POWER...=item2eb2b7dc08 I know it works out quite expensive but if it does work it would could be used to power all manor of items whilst out on a bike ride I've been thinking of doing this for my upcoming bike holiday in Holland. I'd be interested to see if this works - if it can still charge my SF as it's running GMN I'd be very happy indeed...
Guest Manbag Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Why would you want two? As you have been told twice, (third time now) the micro-usb adaptor IS in the kit currently supplied by OrangeAccessories for £8. :lol: I'll even add that it is listed among the "Classic pack contents" on the liner inside the bottom of the clear plastic box ... Calm down.
Guest That-Guy Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 OK just a quick re-cap...... THIS ONE only chucks out 5V 500mA so not sure it will be enough to keep the phone charged when GPS is on. I take it THIS ONE and THIS ONE are the same thing? If so a PDA should get around 6 hours of charge from it according to the amazon description, can anyone confirm they are getting around that? Has anyone used while using GPS? Thanks for all the info so far peeps :lol:
Guest _dg Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 I have the power monkey. The power monkey is seen as an AC charger by the SF, and not a USB charger, so I presume charges quicker? The power monkey won't charge the SF completely full from near flat, and tends to do upto about 80-90%, but when the SF is used with the power monkey connected, it gets its power from the power monkey and not the internal battery, so as the power monkey is 2200 mAh, I presume it will last quite a while. The power monkey does come with a micro USB tip along with several others, and it also comes with a useful mains travel charger for other countries Have a look at www.portablepowersupplies.co.uk . I also have the 3400 mAh battery from them and it will do nearly two full charges of the SF, and its not much bigger than the SF. They also so a 5000 mAh unit with two outputs for charging two things at once - but if you search on Amazon for " 5000 mAh external batttery " you will see a similar one for less money
Guest Phoenix Silver Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 I have the power monkey. The power monkey is seen as an AC charger by the SF, and not a USB charger, so I presume charges quicker? The power monkey won't charge the SF completely full from near flat, and tends to do upto about 80-90%, but when the SF is used with the power monkey connected, it gets its power from the power monkey and not the internal battery, so as the power monkey is 2200 mAh, I presume it will last quite a while. The power monkey does come with a micro USB tip along with several others, and it also comes with a useful mains travel charger for other countries Have a look at www.portablepowersupplies.co.uk . I also have the 3400 mAh battery from them and it will do nearly two full charges of the SF, and its not much bigger than the SF. They also so a 5000 mAh unit with two outputs for charging two things at once - but if you search on Amazon for " 5000 mAh external batttery " you will see a similar one for less money thanks for all your infos very useful
Guest TomskWomble Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 I have the power monkey. The power monkey is seen as an AC charger by the SF, and not a USB charger, so I presume charges quicker? I have a Powerchimp (powered by two AA batts). Using NiMh rechargables it's seen as as AC charger by the SF.
Guest Stevvie Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 The UK Orange shop are selling these for £8 at the moment HERE nice one £10 including P&P ain't bad.
Guest twatter Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) nice one £10 including P&P ain't bad. Just order one...apparently it has micro usb connector, different site from someone who has received one? (but this is not clear, if it has not I'll post back) For you info.... The monkey cost 8 pounds...+ 2 pounds shipping.... Now if you buy anything to reach 10 pounds shipping is FREE...... The choice is yours...(buy old crap for 2 pounds?) Have a good Night Update....For me the above is GOOD, I need something more robust for mountain biking / snowboarding... High capacity may be below??? http://www.amazon.co.uk/TeckNet-Dual-Port-...158&sr=1-42 Edited January 21, 2011 by twatter
Guest Azurren Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Just order one...apparently it has micro usb connector, different site from someone who has received one? (but this is not clear, if it has not I'll post back) For you info.... The monkey cost 8 pounds...+ 2 pounds shipping.... Now if you buy anything to reach 10 pounds shipping is FREE...... The choice is yours...(buy old crap for 2 pounds?) Have a good Night Update....For me the above is GOOD, I need something more robust for mountain biking / snowboarding... High capacity may be below??? http://www.amazon.co.uk/TeckNet-Dual-Port-...158&sr=1-42 Eh? When I tried a test order it bumbed the price up to £10 after VAT I assume that's with free shipping?
Guest That-Guy Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 OK decided to go with the Powermonkey to see how it holds up (only £8) :lol: Wonder if they sell them instore to save the P&P?
Guest ronandreeni Posted January 22, 2011 Report Posted January 22, 2011 nice one £10 including P&P ain't bad. anyone got a rough estimate of ho much ewtra charge the 8 quid orange thingybob ould give the san fran
Guest That-Guy Posted January 22, 2011 Report Posted January 22, 2011 anyone got a rough estimate of ho much ewtra charge the 8 quid orange thingybob ould give the san fran Have a look at the amazon link its the same product, that gives times in the description :lol:
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