Kensington Mini Battery Extender and Charger for iPod and iPhone 1G, 3G (Black) | 
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| Brand: Kensington
Category: CE
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $36.99
You Save: $13.00 (26%)
Rating:  21 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 6 x 1.3
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: K33442US
Model: K33442US
UPC: 085896334422
EAN: 0085896334422
ASIN: B0018DKODQ
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Pre-Order (0-0 Business Days)
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| Features:
| • | Compatibility: iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod classic 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch; iPhone | | • | Power and charge your iPhone or iPod--extends play time up to 30 hours of music or 6 hours of video (on iPod nano 3G) or 3 hours of talk (on iPhone) | | • | Includes retractable USB charging cable | | • | High-capacity, rechargeable Lithium-Ion polymer battery pack for increased energy efficiency | | • | Small enough to keep connected to your iPhone or iPod |
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Product Description
The rechargeable Kensington Mini Battery Pack and Charger for iPhone and iPod has the power you need to keep the conversations and music going.
Amazon.com Product Description -- Posted May 22, 2008
Keep on talking, keep on rocking--the rechargeable Kensington Mini Battery Pack and Charger for iPhone and iPod has the power you need to keep the conversations and music going.  Keep on talking, keep on rocking. | | The power you need to keep the conversations and music going. | | Small and unobtrusive enough to keep connected to your iPhone or iPod while you're using it. | Power and charge your iPhone or iPod on-the-go, and enjoy an extended playtime of up to 30 hours of music; 6 hours of video; or 3 hours of talk. The high-capacity, rechargeable Lithium-Ion Polymer battery pack is small and unobtrusive enough to keep connected to your iPhone or iPod while you're using it. The LED battery meter lets you visualize how much juice you have left, and the included retractable USB charging cable makes powering up the battery pack a snap. Backed by Kensington's 1-year warranty. What's in the Box
Kensington Mini Battery Extender and Charger for iPhone and iPod (Black), USB charging cable
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
 Quality Issues Can Be a Concern September 18, 2008
The Kensington mini battery pack for iPhone is at first glance a nicely designed accessory for iPhone to provide much needed power for the power-hungry iPhone. The battery is sleek and compact and fits well to the phone just as advertised and overall seems to be a decent product.
My final verdict, however, will be determined by the actions of Kensington in how they ultimately resolve the issue that the mini battery pack I purchased is defective. The battery never fully charges even though the power indicator shows a full charge. The instant you plug it into the iPhone the blue indicator light drops to the middle light showing only a 66% charge on the battery. Kensington Tech Support has confirmed that that is not normal and that the battery is defective. They told me they were shipping me a new battery and that it would arrive in 10 to 12 business days. It has now been 15 days and I have not received anything in the mail from them. I have contacted them again and hopefully will get the situation resolved soon. So far they have been very prompt and courteous in every manner, so it is a bit frustrating that they have not fulfilled their promise of delivering a new battery replacement. I will update this post with the final outcome as it unfolds.
To conclude, assuming you pick up a unit that is not defective, it would appear that the mini battery pack lives up to the claims and is indeed a good fit for the iPhone. I still recommend it at this time as I don't think my situation is apparently all that common. Would be interesting to hear if anyone else has had a run in with a defective battery pack.
Butt saving back-up power September 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Owning a 3G iPhone is like owning a Ferrari with a two gallon tank. Thankfully, when I'm about to run out of juice at the end of the day, I can plug this compact back-up battery to the phone. Even when attached, the speaker and microphone still work well and you can charge it and the phone at the same time from your USB port. It's not something I use every day, but it's saved my butt on more than one occasion. Until Apple makes a phone with a battery life worthy of it's abundant features, this product is a great solution.
Good Battery Backup September 8, 2008
I bought this battery for my short trip to Vegas and it worked great. I didn't have time to recharge my battery anytime when I landed. So about the time when I had almost no battery left on my iPhone, I plugged the Kensington Mini in and it almost fully charged my phone in about 30 minutes. Overall good product!
 Sufficient September 7, 2008
I think this product is sufficient for use in the short term but obviously would not be a substitute for a direct charge by AC. I like that it's available and that I can use it when necessary. It is great to have as a backup in case the battery on my iPhone is low. It's also small enough not to be bulky and difficult to carry.
 not for iPhone 3G September 5, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
does not connect properly with the 3G model. Loses connection with the slightest movement. Great with older model so sold it to a friend with one.
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