I have been charging phones
and iPads for years, often with off brand devices, but usually with Apple
supplied chargers. I have also tried
many portable battery devices that will re-charge my phone at ball games, and
such. Some are small, some are large.
All seem to work well.
Yesterday I read about these two
devices in a Popular Mechanics technology review (and recommendation). Anker is a well know, and highly praised,
company that makes charging devices and portable back-up batteries. What I did not know until this article that Anker was founded by Google alumni.
That says a great deal right there.
So, I looked up these devices on Amazon (links below). Both are worth a look. The 4 port device was highly praised by
Popular Mechanics (high power, many safety features, faster charging than most
chargers as well). But my real discovery was the $9 car-charger. I loved the description of it. And have ordered one to test it. It is fast,
redesigned to be smaller, can be left plugged in when there is no device
attached, it is smart enough to turn itself off if no device is plugged
in. The pilot light changes color when
you insert a device. That lets you know
it is charging. It will not over-charge
your device. And other features as
well. I have two car chargers already,
but they lack some or all of these features. Take a look. My phones are too costly to risk as less that perfect car charger. Comment if you like.
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