- Uses high capacity rechargeable battery technology (16.3 Wh / 4400 mah) in a compact design
- Series of LED indicators clearly display current battery capacity level at the touch of a button
- Continue to talk an additional 12 to 20 hours OR charge your device 2 to 4 times from dead
- Uses Gomadic TipExchange Tips (Motorola Droid X tip is included)
- Charging kit includes Rechargeable Lithium External Battery Pack; Retractable USB charge cable (expandable to 36 inches)
It charges quickly, and the best feature of this device is that it uses the Gomadic tips that are interchangable. Get a new device, get a new tip for $4.95. Buy the chargers/External Batteries/data cables, etc. one time and just change out the tips. Super easy, cheaper and convenient.
Gomadic shipping is quick, and they do stand behind their products (I've returned things and it is hassle free).
I'd 100% recommend this to anyone that is looking for this type of device.UPDATE: I received the new unit yesterday and it was evident immediately that my first one wasn't working as well as the replacement. This unit is nearly or just as fast as the AC charger and it did over two full charges with the phone on too. I would definitely buy from this company again!
Original Review:
I had high hopes for this charger but my current unit unfortunately is just not living up to it's billing. First thing I notice is that it takes a LONG time to charge the charger. It will make it to 3 lights (est. 75%) within 2 hours but to get the last bit takes at least another 2 hours. Also, once that 4th light comes on it is not fully charged (at least my unit). If you disconnect after the 4th light comes on and then you test it pushing the button only 3 lights will illuminate. Charge it for another hour and then all 4 will stay on.
As for charging your phone, I have only been able to get about 1.5 charges even with the phone off. Starting at 30% then turning the off it takes about 2.5 hrs to get to 100%. I then used the phone till about 30%, then hooked up the charger again. It would only make it to 80-90% on the 2nd charge before going dead.
Finally, if you charge while you are using the phone it is very very slow, taking anywhere from 4-6 hrs to charge.
NOTE!! I contacted the company and they are going to ship out a new unit so I can see if it performs better. You can be sure I will update this review once I can test the new unit. They were very quick to respond to my e-mails and they did not expect me to ship this one back before they sent out a new unit. That is convenient!I used this often. It has bailed out my phone on many occasions. When you are stuck in the middle of nowhere this will charge your phone.This company, while offering many products as accessories to many different devices, does advertise and market products online that they know to be incompatible with the devices they claim their products will support. In other words, they are selling cheap, flimsy junk that does not work, in spite of the fact that some of their other products do work.
The kicker is that they are aware of these failings in their product mix, yet do not take action to rectify their web marketing or to satisfy customers. In other words, they are ripping some people off and not addressing the problem. This is considered theft by most law enforcement agencies.
My case was a battery extender pack. Gomadic was fully aware of their product's incompatibility with my device, yet continued to market and sell battery extender packs for the device on their website.
While I did get an email customer support response, the nameless individual did not have correct information regarding my order, indicated in writing that Gomadic was aware of their mistake, and promised to refund my money. No refund has been sent as of this writing, and quite honestly, I do not expect one.
My experience with Gomadic is terrible. They seem to be a shady operation that has little regard for overall customer satisfaction. Upon close scrutiny of their website, you can find spelling errors, incorrect info, and a slick, surreal, double-speak techno-babble copy style that equates to less-than-truthful advertising. While the $24.25 I lost on this deal is not a huge amount of money, the trust lost and market damage is considerable.
Honestly, I was surprised to find these guys on Amazon.
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