Hi guys,
I have bought this interesting gadget and wanted to draw your attention towards it and ask your opinons and views. This post might be helpful to particulary those who doesn't want to compromise the looks of their HD2 with the bulky extended battery "The Camel Hump".
Also I am attaching some pictures of my device. The one that I have is version 1. In version 2.0 one of the 2 USB outputs can give power upto 2000amp while in version 1 the USB outputs are only 1000amp each. So please guys post your views and help others making good choices, or on the other hand save them from pain or waste of money.
Although they advertise on their website only Iphone and Ipad, it does work with HD2 and any other device that can be charged with a USB.
Specifications and Features
The specifications and features are copied and pasted from Zagg website. This post is neither advertisement, nor i am earning any benefit of any sort.
ZAGGsparq 2.0 Specs:
6,000 mAh Lithium Polymer
Has the power to charge an iPhone four times
4 yellow lights indicate power level, 25%-50%-75%-100%
Has the ability to charge multiple USB devices simultaneously
Max output: 2000mA @ 5V
Power Source: 100-240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
Physical Size 3.5 x 3.5 x 1 inches
Weight .54 lbs.
ZAGGsparq 2.0 Features:
Portable power: More than a simple extended battery, ZAGGsparq 2.0 carries multiple charges for any personal electronic device with you - including four full recharges for a power-hungry Apple iPhone™
On-the-go convenience: ZAGGsparq 2.0 fits easily in a pocket or bag, the perfect size for travelers and business people
Very compatible: ZAGGsparq 2.0 works with most USB charged device, including cell phones, handheld gaming systems, and digital cameras (adapters for mini-USB to USB sold separately)
Charge multiple devices: ZAGGsparq 2.0 provides twoUSB charging ports: Optimized and General
Optimized: The top USB charging port is optimized for smartphones and other devices that are capable of taking an optimized charge, including Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod family of products.
General: The bottom port uses the standard USB specification and will charge devices that do not utilize the optimized USB charging specification.
Superior Engineering: ZAGGsparq 2.0 has been specifically engineered to charge Apple's iPad. It adds an additional 5 to 6 hours of video playback to the iPad.
does it work with htc desire? has anyone tried so far.
urh.. i've read about this before.
it took like 9 hours to charge itself and occasionally drain the connected phone battery completely :/ did they fix that? (version 1.0)
how many charges can you get out of that with the hd2 stock battery?
I just bought one of these (with a 50% off coupon ) and it works as advertised. I've only charged the phone once so far, so I can't comment on longevity yet.
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I just bought one of these (with a 50% off coupon ) and it works as advertised. I've only charged the phone once so far, so I can't comment on longevity yet.
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which phone are u using sir.
ethereal123 said:
which phone are u using sir.
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T-Mobile HD2.
I bought the official HTC version of this for my TP2 (and now using it for my HD2), and it works great! I just keep it in my bag and whip it out (along with a USB cable) when i'm out and about and the mobile battery is about to give out.
The Sparq 2.0 looks good, especialy as it 6,000mAH, which you should be able to get a few charges of the mobile out of. Does it work? Or do the problems Rhinzo mentioned still exist?
I bought this battery two weeks ago. It does work with the HD2. Based on the capacity of it one would assume it could last up to 4 charges but I find this is not the case, I get about 2 and a half full phone charges out of it. Note that:
- I left the phone plugged in overnight (so longer than a full charge would take)
- I haven' "trained" the battery yet to reach its full capacity
- Efficiency of charging one battery out of another is probably not 100% in any case.
Alternatives which I haven't tried are the powergorilla and minigorilla batteries. They are a whole lot more expensive though.
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I'd like something like this:
http://chinagrabber.com/2200mah-sli...dock-for-iphone-3g---isolar-battery-2200.aspx
for heavy days... do you think it's possible to have it for HD2?
Yes Please, and make it at least 2700, then it's up to standard. (Rechargeable batteries AA these days can reach 2700. So what you really want to make it count is 2x2700 mAH in a slim formfactor with the HD2's fit and a micro-usb connection. And while they're at it add smart technology so the phone runs on the external battery pack and not the phone's battery (like the mophie juicepack on the iPhone).
See also http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=575697
Have a look in this thread, last posting (as of now).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=586362
The externall HTC battery is incredible, really small and yet it charges the HD2 three times on one charge.
thank you! a picture speaks a thousand words
htc hd2 external battery pack
gtm55 said:
I'd like something like this:
http://chinagrabber.com/2200mah-sli...dock-for-iphone-3g---isolar-battery-2200.aspx
for heavy days... do you think it's possible to have it for HD2?
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Me I went for this one >> ORA Lil Sync USB Mobile Power Pack
版本: 4400 mAh
Description
Looking for renewable power to recharge your device while on the road? Use our USB Mobile Power Pack (MPP) with our Lil’ Sync® Retractable Sync-N-Charge Cable to charge your device. Designed with the mobile user in mind, it utilizes Li-ION battery technology and fits in the palm of your hand. We've stuffed a full 4400 mA capacity into this small package. You can recharge the MPP via your computer's USB port or you can use our USB AC Adapter or USB Auto Adapter. The MPP has a three level LED indicator system that keeps you apprised of the level of charge remaining.
Specifications
•Input (Mini USB) : 5VDC, 500mA Min.
•Output (USB Type A Port) : 5VDC, 1000mA
•Battery Chemistry: Li-ION
•Battery Capacity: 4400mAh
•Net Weight: 4.3 oz
•Dimensions: 2.75" L x 2.10" W x .86" H
IMPORTANT: The Lil’ Sync® Retractable Sync-N-Charge Cable, or another sync and charge cable, is required to connect your device to this Power Pack. A standard USB A to Mini 5 cable is included with the Power Pack.
* Release Date: Monday 18th February 2008
* Shipping Weight: 0.26kg
I got one of these from Taiwan:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vosonic-Battery-Universal-portable-devices/dp/B001J32ZSW
The price at Amazon seems crazy though. It costed me about £70 and I get about 5 charges with it using Hero. I have not yet needed it for HD2 but I guess total charge cycles should be similar.
Full specs here:
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&so...yciNBA&usg=AFQjCNEhK7h0z0IWAzDTJOjC7fvzgCP5ow
It is not as big as it looks and gives a piece of mind when traveling.
this has been real hell finding information about whether this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Powerocks-p...y_Chargers&hash=item3cc55ca8b0#ht_4645wt_1163 is compatible with my Motorola defy+ (note custom roms, Switching from time to time, Currently on WIUI ICS) and other information such as how long does it last and etc.
has anybody used this?
is it worth the money and how does it translate to battery % on my defy+.
any other feedback?
and maybe other recommendations (with that price region)
and is there a thing like this that uses AA batteries, if so, how many will it take to charge my Defy+
thanks ahead
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what's the proper name for that thingy? because this thing has wayyyy too many names,
power bank, external battery, portable charger, portable battery, extra battery. and many many many more!!! this is why it's complete hell finding information.
what's the real and most proper name for it?
Just a single word 'AVOID'
i don't usually like to be disrespectful, but.
you sir, have convinced me with your long list of arguments and good points of reason to support your advice.
could you please explain, why?
Ok. Here it goes.
I have used these chargers long back, I think around a year back. It barely charges 15% of your mobile battery (I was using a Samsung Galaxy Apollo at that time which had a 1500mah battery) with a single AA cell which I think is totally not worth.
I hope this is enough for you to get a fair idea
so, you're saying that the Portable chargers that use AA batteries are bad, or are you saying all these portable chargers are bad and charge too little?
if you're saying that all the portable chargers are bad and charge too little, then i would have to say that it depends on how much mAh the charger can hold.
say i get the 2600 mAh charger to charge my Defy+ (think around 1700 mAh) when it's completely out, i think that i will charge fully at least once (say around 1000 mAh at MOST! is lost because of the charging procedure)
i'm only talking about the AA battery based chargers. I don't have any idea about other powerpacks as I've never used it.
1 AA battery for 225 mAh!?!?!?!? that's awesome!!! would be great for camping trips, you get like 12 AA batteries (or more, depends on how long you plan to be away from charging your phone normally) and you can even play in the evening or even watch porn if you got Data signal!
i'm still probably going for the normal one, and maybe i'll get an extra charger that uses AA batteries in-case i go camping somewhere.
can people please give feedback on whether it's good enough? why are there only 2 posters?
I think that it works just seen a duracell one in a store near me wich holds 4 AA batts, i think on buying it and fillit with some 4 NiMh AA acumulators rated at 2700 mAh each, just think about it thats 10800 mAh in a portable charge, that will charge my Defy battery at least 5 times even with an extra burning that the charge does.
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kHron0S said:
I think that it works just seen a duracell one in a store near me wich holds 4 AA batts, i think on buying it and fillit with some 4 NiMh AA acumulators rated at 2700 mAh each, just think about it thats 10800 mAh in a portable charge, that will charge my Defy battery at least 5 times even with an extra burning that the charge does.
Sent from DefyX RED.
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isn't there a case of voltage involved? (idk, i'm a complete noob in this)
and i need something smaller, something as small as the charger i posted.
i'm just curios to know if it works or not and any other feedback about it.
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lol
NiMHs are 1,2V which means, 2700mAh hold 2700mAh * 1,2V= 3,24 Wh which is the same as 11,664 kJ
The Defy battery holds 1500mah at 3,7V --> 5,5 Wh = 19,98 kJ
Taking efficiency in count you might be able to load your Defy with two fully charged NiMHs once, but i`d rather expect that two are not enough.
As for the that eBay-offer: The voltage is given as 5,1V. With 2600mAh that would mean 13,2 Wh. But i rather believe they are stating the capacity at 3,7V for marketing reasons. That would mean 9,62 Wh. That would allow you to recharge about one and a half time.
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So someones after advice on portable power when away from the mains?
Ive been using a New trent imp1000 to keep things going, its a li-ion rechargable powerpack with a capacity of 11000mah and it keeps my Defy going for 4 days.
I also have a total of three batterys for my defy, and a universal li-ion external charger, called a cam caddy, although its designed to charge camera batterys from a 5 volt supply it also quite happily charges up the battery for my defy as well.
So for extreme use i can have a battery in use in my phon, plus a spare with me, and back at base ( or just overnight) a battery on charge in the cam caddy.
If im in an area with access to mains i will take the imp1000 and its charger to top up where and when i can.
I also have a universal USB charger with swapable plugs that fit all major power outlets worldwide.
And to top it all off a USB AA battery charger that will ( slowly) charge up 4 AA batterys form a solar panel, or from a USB input ( faster) , or output 5V through the USB out put port.
This little set up has kept me going for 14 days with no access to mains power ( except for a few bits here and there - 20 minutes at a bus station/railway station and so on) , keeping my phone going (defy) a high powered AA cree LED torch, a camera ( via spare battery+cam caaddy) and an mp3 player. the trick is careful battery management - on the defy turn off everything when not in use, except the ability to receive calls and number your batterys for ID, and the same for cameras etc etc.
2Pints said:
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So someones after advice on portable power when away from the mains?
Ive been using a New trent imp1000 to keep things going, its a li-ion rechargable powerpack with a capacity of 11000mah and it keeps my Defy going for 4 days.
I also have a total of three batterys for my defy, and a universal li-ion external charger, called a cam caddy, although its designed to charge camera batterys from a 5 volt supply it also quite happily charges up the battery for my defy as well.
So for extreme use i can have a battery in use in my phon, plus a spare with me, and back at base ( or just overnight) a battery on charge in the cam caddy.
If im in an area with access to mains i will take the imp1000 and its charger to top up where and when i can.
I also have a universal USB charger with swapable plugs that fit all major power outlets worldwide.
And to top it all off a USB AA battery charger that will ( slowly) charge up 4 AA batterys form a solar panel, or from a USB input ( faster) , or output 5V through the USB out put port.
This little set up has kept me going for 14 days with no access to mains power ( except for a few bits here and there - 20 minutes at a bus station/railway station and so on) , keeping my phone going (defy) a high powered AA cree LED torch, a camera ( via spare battery+cam caaddy) and an mp3 player. the trick is careful battery management - on the defy turn off everything when not in use, except the ability to receive calls and number your batterys for ID, and the same for cameras etc etc.
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i think 11000 mAh is a little too much for me, it may be good for camping trips and etc, but i don't think i'm gonna buy something that (probably) big and (probably) expensive. most of the use of the external charger will be when i'm out with friends for a long time, or say after school i spontaneously decide to go out with friends before getting home (unfortunately a 1 hour drive from friends city to mine) so i need an a portable charger so i won't get bored on the way back, my battery lasts a school day, if i go somewhere that is not home after school, it won't last.
about the extra batteries, are those original from motorola? if not, are they as good as the original? are they worth getting?
The batterys are official motorla ones, as i b ought a cheap un official one and that had issues ( wouldnt show the charge level on the defy )
The battery pack is a "new trent imp1000" which costs £30 from amazon.
I also have a dock for the defy in which my phone usualy sits, at the back of this dock is a slot for an extra battery, left overnight this will charge both my Defy ( with battery inside) and the extra battery in the slot, this is plugged into a dektop pc where some of the USB sockets are still powered up ( giving out 5v) even when the desktpop p.c is off
supdealer offers nice portable power bank
as portable external battery/power bank/portable charger, An ebay seller called supdealer sells a nice one. You can have a look.
It may help you. :laugh:
I have that new Trent battery, its perfect almost same size as defy.
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Guys,
If you really want true power on the go, buy a YOOBAO power pack, the 11200 mAh one.
It is really a beast and is really charging a defy several times before going empty.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Yoobao-...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item3377c5ccd4
One thing to the initial question...
Confidential said:
this has been real hell finding information about whether this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Powerocks-p...y_Chargers&hash=item3cc55ca8b0#ht_4645wt_1163 is compatible with my Motorola defy+
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Yes, all iPhone compatible USB-Chargers are compatible to our Defy and other new mobiles.
Why? EN_62684: Common External Power Supply (EPS)
Why would I use Li-ion instead of AA Cells (NiCd,NiMH or NiZn)?
Higher Energy Density!
Another benefit of Li-ion is the discharging charakteristika (sorry for german captions).
Hi Guys,
Anyone tried Solar Powered Battery Chargers?
Looking at this one here :
source : 6000 mAh Solar Powered Mobile Power Extended Emergency Battery - Obostore
I'm looking fior the same. I bought recantly GOAL ZERO Nomad -7. Instead of charging it drains the power of my Note-2. I guess it is because of the non-standard pin-out (11 pins), so this is the one I would definitely not recommend.
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SINGAPOREAN said:
Hi Guys,
Anyone tried Solar Powered Battery Chargers?
Looking at this one here :
source : 6000 mAh Solar Powered Mobile Power Extended Emergency Battery - Obostore
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I haven't seen any positive reviews about any solar powered chargers. The problem is that you need to apply voltage (bias it) in order for it to work. Like those solar power panels on the roof of people - if you loose a power to the house, they will not work So they might be draining instead of charging lol!!!
Don't know for sure how it works and if it works and how efficiently. So if anybody has any real life experience, please chime in. Most of the big name external battery vendors don't want to carry this product. I only seen it on ebay and Aliexpress.
I personally haven't tried one. From what I've seen about them, they're very fast, and can be nick-picky about the angle to the sun. On top of it, you'll probably need to check what's the output versus what the phone needs to change.
I think you're probably better off finding some kind of crank mechanism and use that to change the phone. Plus, you'll get a little work out too; you'll live longer to enjoy your phone, 8)
I have a voltaic that I use when camping or on extended hikes. It comes with a 3000mah battery. I haven't used it on the Note2 yet, but used it a lot with my Fascinate. The battery works fine as backup power, though it charges slowly and the phone pretty much has to be off for it to be effective. It takes most of a day of full sun to recharge the contained battery. It's ok if you're going to be away from power for a week, but for less than that I think just an extra battery or two fully charged would work better.
I think we just need to find or build one that supports 2.1 amps (ideally) but anything over 1amp should do something.
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I think we just need to find or build one that supports 2.1 amps (ideally) but anything over 1amp should do something.
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I have one I found at Best Buy a couple years ago. It's a single amp box, so charges my Note II very slowly. I've used it on my bike when I'm out on rides. I have a mount for it and my phone. While riding, I use bluetooth headphones. It does work, but like someone else said, there needs to be one with 2.1 amps.
I as well have a Nomad 7, but mine charges my note without issue, although I will admit, it is impractically slow.
I bought this couple of months ago, charging the phone is a wii bit slow but it works like a champ!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Opteka-4000...iPad-iPod-Android-Phone-Charger-/370665663271
I wouldn't mind if the solar power was a "backup" to a regular external battery, but if all it did was solar I wouldn't be interested.
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WICKED... just stumbled across this on ebay. If you are a roll your own DIY type and want to charge a rapid charge device like Note2 or a tablet or something, this might be a great thing to look at.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-DC-5V-36...018?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c700c47c2
I, personally, don't like the mini-usb connector... seems kind of goofy. I'd prefer just two wire terminals to connect solar panels to.
But yeah, if you've got high voltage solar setup... e.g. anything between 5V and 36V and want to have a clean, regulated 5V usb compliant output, this would likely be your guy. I'd also want to make sure it really does work with note2 - in terms of negotiation of currents higher than 100ma. YMMV FWIW
AND if you don't need note2/tablet 2A...
this guy seems like about the right fit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-DC-12V-2...965?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0c738c65
The good people at Tronsmart sent me this desktop charging station to review, so here it is!
All round a rather nice charging station available on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017OLP8UE
Real TITAN among all chargers
Remarkable product really. Here's my summarized review:-
As always, this review is split into following categories:-
- Boxing & Contents
- Build Quality & Design
- Functionality & Performance
- Pros & Cons
- Conclusion
Boxing & Contents
I have been using multiple other Tronsmart products and I couldn't help noticing that they have recently replaced their usual brown boxes with white elegant boxes (still eco-friendly/recyclable) which actually look nicer. On opening, you can expect the following items inside:-
- Tronsmart UC5F Desktop Charging Station
- 2.5 ft Power Cord
- 1 Warranty Information Card
- 1 VoltIQ Information Card
Yes, there are 5 USB output ports, yet there is no USB cable issued along with this unit. This might not be a problem to few since each USB device comes with it's own USB Cable, but there will be several people out there who carry their OEM charges along and they would need additional cables to use with this unit. Its a dissapointment for sure even though you can pick a set of 5 USB cables for just 10 bux on Amazon from any reputed brand.
Build Quality & Design
This is one category where Tronsmart has never dissapointed me. I liked the build quality and design of the first product I ever used from this brand and I like the new ones even better. They have been improving their product quality with every product they release. Living upto its name, Tronsmart Titan is the best desktop charger I have ever owned. With the dimension of 6.2" x 3.3" x 1.1", this is a very solid charging unit with good aesthetics. Surely it's bigger than any of the other desktop chargers out there, but with 5 Quick Charge 2.0 supported outputs, I wouldn't expect anything smaller than this for avoiding the heating issues like any other fast chargers.
It has a bright green LED which could be a good or a bad thing depending on where you use it. The unit the unit also has a classic switch for turning it on/off for convenience.
All in all, it definitely gives impression of a premium product.
Functionality & Performance
With an output of 90W, this thing is a beast. As per the specifications, each of it's 5 USB outputs supports Quick Charge 9V/2A and 12V/1.5A. Morever, all of them are equipped with VoltIQ technology, so, no matter if you're charging a less powered bluetooth earbuds or high powered flagship phone, this unit can detect the best output for each connected device.
Unfortunately, I only have 2 fast charging devices, so I couldn't test 5 simultanous Quick Charge connections but this thing didn't even warm up while I had connected 2 Quick Charge phones, 2 smartwatches and 1 earbuds. Unlike many other multi-port chargers (with QC2.0), this didn't even make the humming sound ( you can hear it very lightly only if you touch your ears to the unit surface). Until now, my favourite was Tronsmart 54W Desktop Charger but this has just replaced that in my bedroom. With this unit, I wouldn't have to worry about which device I'm connecting to which port, I'll just throw it in any of them and let it work on that!
The size of this desktop charger is probably bigger than any of the other desktop chargers but I have been told that this is done to accomodate enough space inside so that the unit doesn't heat up even when 5 QC supported devices are charged simultanously and that works pretty well as far as I could test. Also, if you use it on your desk like me, the size wouldn't be a problem at all.
Now, no matter how much I like this charger, there are certain things that could be incorporated for a much better experience. I've listed them below.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 90W Output with 5 x Quick Charge 2.0 ports
- Excellent build quality
- VoltIQ in each port
- A Power Switch
- No heating problem
- No humming sound
- Power LED
Cons
- Power cord could have been longer. 2.5ft is too small to reach top of a desk.
- Inclusion of in-box USB Cables
- Power Switch could have turned off Power LED (currently it doesn't)
Conclusion
If you own more than one QC Certified devices and you're looking for a desktop charger, your search ends here.. Just get it, you won't regret it at all!
Seeing as though power banks are a dime a dozen and there are a billion knock off brands out there, I tend to only trust a few brands that have proved their worth. Here is my review of the newest offering from Tronsmart. I am on the trade in your Samsung every year plan, so this will definitely be useful for any of the upcoming Samsung flagships. It the best of past,present, and future.
Look/Feel
First impressions were very good. The Power Bank was packed well, in the typical Tronsmart purple/white packaging and came with a good quality USB-C to USB A cable for charging the bank itself. The bank itself has a good sturdy feel and seems to be made well and out of quality materials. The matte and glossy black make it look very high end. There are white leds to indicate the remaining power level in the bank. The power button has a nice tactile feel.
Performance
The Volt IQ did a good job of recognizing the my phone and applying an appropriate amount of power. It recognized the various devices I plugged in and adjusted the voltage and amps accordingly (Bluetooth speakers, headphones, droid mini, tablets, etc).
The Power bank charged my S7 Edge with typical QC 2.0 voltage and amps (it supports Quick Charge 3.0, but my phone doesn't).
- The highest I saw was 9V @ 1.62 A.
Overall impressions are excellent, I would buy this product again. It is well made, did not get hot, performs great and looks nice. The 12000mah is plenty to charge my phone 3 times from empty to full, or my kiddos tablets 3 times. It is a reasonable size and weight compared to others I have purchased. I have no desire to carry a brick sized power bang with me.This one is ideal for travel, camping, beach trips, or just heavy phone use days. I do wish it came with a USB-C to Micro usb as micro is still the norm and will need a few years to fade out. I'll be ordering one so I can utilize both ports at once.
Amazon Link
https://www.amazon.com/Tronsmart-12...1468502754&sr=8-1&keywords=tronsmart+12000mah
The 12000mah is plenty to charge my phone 3.5 times from empty to full
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The S7 Edge has a 3,600 battery
3600*3.5 = 12,600...
Besides power banks never give you the exact capacity it tells just like the usb drives for example.
Seems to me just as if you're just promoting tronsmart.
bigpapa007 said:
The S7 Edge has a 3,600 battery
3600*3.5 = 12,600...
Besides power banks never give you the exact capacity it tells just like the usb drives for example.
Seems to me just as if you're just promoting tronsmart.
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Great use of the calculator. It was just an estimate. Besides, I rarely kill my phone to empty, so this would definitely give me 3 nightly charges.
I'll humor you and change the op.
I do reviews on tronsmart products because they fail to let me down. Some I have purchased and some were sent to me for review. I also do reviews on all the other cases and gadgets I purchase.
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