Recommendations for external portable power pack

[dianehelen]

I've been looking around and considering getting one of these gadgets and there are so many around. I got one from Amazon, very cheap and nice design, but will be returned as it's only 3000MaH, gives me about just over 1 hour, and I see now I need at least 8200.

So has anyone found one they really like, that's not too bulky, not too pricey and can add at least 3-4 hours of use time.

Thanks

 

[Moshe Barash]

What is your price range? (The bigger ones cost around 40 dollars).

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[Moshe Barash]

On Amazon.com this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU3818714 is on sale for $25.99 (10,000MaH dual charging).


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[dianehelen]

On Amazon.com this one Amazon.com: Anker® 2nd Gen Astro E3 10000mAh Dual-Port Ultra Compact External Battery Portable USB Charger Power Bank - PowerIQ™ Broad Compatibility, Fast Charging, High Capacity - For iPhone 5s 5c 5, iPad Air mini, Galaxy S5 S4, Tab 2, Note is on sale for $25.99 (10,000MaH dual charging).

Have you used this one or just searching around as I have been. The one I got was Rav, and I see they also make a 10000 mah one, also on amazon, with good reviews, for the same $

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009V5X1CE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Moshe Barash]

I use this one.


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[dianehelen]

Ok thanks, good to know. How many hours do you get using it on the note?

 

[Moshe Barash]

Honestly I never timed it, but it is a good few hours.

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[sure why not]

This part of the details of your linked battery would have me really concerned, given this is the Note 10.1 2014 forum...

Note: this product CANNOT charge Samsung or Asus tablets.

Have you used this one or just searching around as I have been. The one I got was Rav, and I see they also make a 10000 mah one, also on amazon, with good reviews, for the same $

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009V5X1CE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[tomlh]

i use this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...ag=hawk-future-21&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU3820843

 

[sure why not]

FWIW, I recently purchased a compact "boostbox" for my truck.
It's an AllStart 550 with 12,000 mAh capacity and is able to charge from 5V USB or 12V vehicle powerport/lighter.
Since then all my spare batteries and my jumper cables have to find a new home.

http://www.amazon.com/Allstart-550-...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU3820846

At 3"x 6"x 1.2" it is the same size as 3 Galaxy S5 cell phones stacked together.
They claim 1,000 charge cycles.
It incorporates a multi mode LED flashlight and jumper cable pigtail plug.

While this is way more that your $30 battery, it charges fast on 12V and fills more than one need for me.
Using the stock Samsung USB to micro USB cable that came with my Note, the kids have watched videos for 3 or more hours in the back seat.
I have no idea how long it will really run the tablet.

 

[dianehelen]

This part of the details of your linked battery would have me really concerned, given this is the Note 10.1 2014 forum...

Ya noticed that before I ordered. Not getting it. Probably going with the Anker one