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Galaxy Note II Extended Backup Battery Flip Case - 3200 mAh
Sign up to get notified when this product is back in stockRegular Price: $79.99
$79.99$24.95Sometimes your dreams slightly outreach your grip, and sometimes your beloved tablet's battery life is a little bit too short to watch that whole movie. Certainly as even the most plotless summer blockbusters stretch themselves to lengths equivalent to those of full seasons of some British or pay cable TV shows, you need your tablet to make it through more than ever. With our Galaxy Note II Extended Backup Battery Flip Case, you can take your Note II through Transformers: Decepticons Revenge: the Musical 2 (or a nice Ken Burns PBS documentary mini-series) without fear of running out of battery during the climactic shaky-cam explosion (well, depends on which Ken Burns documentary you chose). Plus, with a built-in kickstand for media viewing and a flip cover for the front, you'll be protecting your Note II stylishly at all times!
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Mophie iPhone 4 / 4S Juice Pack Air Charging Case - Refurbished
Regular Price: $99.99
$99.99$26.95With the Mophie Juice Pack Air, you get more time to rock, talk, surf, and send, all while protecting your Apple iPhone 4 or 4S! The Juice Air is a rechargeable external battery and case with a 1500 mAh capacity made exclusively for the Apple iPhone 4 or 4S. The Juice Pack Air offers you the convenience of a fully protective form-fitting case with an extended built-in rechargeable battery for your Apple iPhone 4 or 4S all in an ultra-thin, light-weight, low profile design.
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Motorola P793 Universal USB Portable Battery Charger Pack
Regular Price: $59.99
$59.99$17.95For the non-stop talkers, texters, emailers, web-browsers, and gamers among us, life just got a whole lot easier. With the Motorola P793 Universal USB Portable Battery Charger Pack, the glaring spectre of an empty battery meter will never haunt your dreams again. This 1420 mAh portable extended battery pack provides up to an additional 5 hours of talk time (even more in certain devices), and hours more of stand-by activity, so you'll never miss that important call, lose that perfectly-crafted email, or end your gaming session prematurely ever again. What's more, the P793 Universal USB Portable Battery Charger Pack is extremely light weight (just 8 ounces!) and compact, barely noticeable when slipped into a pocket or indetectable in a bag, so it's perfect for jetsetters and those always on-the-go. The Motorola P793 Universal USB Portable Battery Charger Pack is compatible with any device that charges via a micro-USB connector, is made from recycled materials, and shuts off automatically when a device is charged to conserve battery. A perfect gift for the power-users on your list!
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Motorola P893 Universal Portable Backup Battery Charger (1860mAh) - Black
Regular Price: $49.95
$49.95$14.95For the non-stop talkers, texters, emailers, web-browsers, and gamers among us, life just got a whole lot easier. With the Motorola P893 Universal Portable Backup Battery Charger (1860mAh), the glaring specter of an empty battery meter will never haunt your dreams again. This 1860 mAh portable extended battery pack provides up to an additional 6 hours of talk time (even more in certain devices), and hours more of stand-by activity, so you'll never miss that important call, lose that perfectly-crafted email, or end your gaming session prematurely ever again. What's more, the P893 Universal Portable Backup Battery Charger (1860mAh) is extremely light weight and compact, barely noticeable when slipped into a pocket or undetectable in a bag, so it's perfect for jetsetters and those always on-the-go. The Motorola P893 Universal Portable Backup Battery Charger (1860mAh) is compatible with any device that charges via a micro-USB connector, is made from recycled materials, and shuts off automatically when a device is charged to conserve battery. A perfect gift for the power-users on your list!
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Motorola Universal Power Toolkit
Regular Price: $49.95
$49.95$27.95For the non-stop talkers, texters, e-mailers, web-browsers, and gamers among us, life just got a whole lot easier. With the Motorola Universal Power ToolKit, the glaring specter of an empty battery meter will never haunt your dreams again. This 1860mAh portable extended battery pack provides up to an additional 6 hours of talk time (even more in certain devices), and hours more of stand-by activity, so you'll never miss that important call, lose that perfectly-crafted email, or end your gaming session prematurely ever again. What's more, the actual OEM Motorola backup battery charger is extremely light weight and compact, barely noticeable when slipped into a pocket or undetectable in a bag, so it's perfect for jet-setters and those always on-the-go. This amazing backup charger is compatible with any device that charges via a Micro-USB connector, and includes a wall charger, 2 x USB cables as well as, a car charger. It's also a perfect gift for the power-users on your list!
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ReTrak iPhone 3G / 3GS Battery Case Charge & Sync
Regular Price: $39.95
$39.95$7.95Keep your Apple iPhone 3G or 3GS working at optimum performance levels at all times with the Emerge Technologies ReTrak iPhone 3G / 3GS Battery Case Charge & Sync. The extended battery case adds up to four additional hours of talk time and 4.5 hours of additional WiFi. The case features an LED light for low-light photographs and videos, and allows access to all ports and buttons. The 2-in-1 wall and car charger lets you power up your phone wherever you are, and features 2 USB ports. The retractable USB cable prevents knots and tanlges, making the ReTrak battery case and charger perfect for travel use.
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T-Mobile Universal Micro-USB Portable Battery Pack (Refurbished)
Regular Price: $29.99
$29.99$9.95Don't get stranded with a dead battery while you're out and about! With the T-Mobile Universal Micro-USB Portable Battery Pack, you can carry along extra battery power with you wherever you go. Simply charge it, slip it in your bag or pocket and plug it into your Micro-USB device to give your battery an extra boost. An LED display lets you know when your phone is charging. The T-Mobile Universal Micro-USB Portable Battery Pack is compatible with most Micro-USB devices.
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T-Mobile Universal Micro-USB Portable Battery Pack - Black
Regular Price: $29.99
$29.99$11.95Don't get stranded with a dead battery while you're out and about! With the T-Mobile Universal Micro-USB Portable Battery Pack, you can carry along extra battery power with you wherever you go. Simply charge it, slip it in your bag or pocket and plug it into your Micro-USB device to give your battery an extra boost. An LED display lets you know when your phone is charging. The T-Mobile Universal Micro-USB Portable Battery Pack is compatible with most Micro-USB devices.
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T-Mobile Universal Micro-USB Portable Battery Pack Plus - Black (Bulk)
Regular Price: $45.00
$45.00$19.95Don't get stranded with a dead battery while you're out and about! With this OEM T-Mobile Universal Micro-USB Portable Battery Pack Plus you can carry along extra battery power with you wherever you go. Simply charge it, slip it in your bag or pocket and plug it into your device (yup, it's really that easy!). The T-Mobile Universal Micro-USB Portable Battery Pack Plus is compatible with most Micro-USB devices.
NOTE: Ships in Eco-Friendly Bulk Packaging
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Zilu Galaxy Note II Milano Rechargeable Backup Battery Leather Case (1500 mAh)
Regular Price: $99.00
As low as: $29.95 As low as: $29.95Looking to protect your Galaxy Note II from daily wear and damage while simultaneously extending its battery life by up to 140%? Nonsense, you say? Wrong! With the Zilu Galaxy Note II Milano Rechargeable Backup Battery Leather Case (try saying that 10 times fast!), you can make sure that your Note II's battery lasts above and beyond what you expect from it while also keeping it safe from the dangers of your everyday life. Moreover, with a slick leather finish and NFC compatibility, this is the type of case you'll never want to take off!
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A compatible charger is an essential device for any cell phone user. No surprise there. But less obvious are the differences between charger types and the terminology used to describe them:
Since it's introduction in the mid 1990's, USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the standard mode of connection for a host of consumer electronics, mobile phones being no exception.
Many phones manufactured in the last decade feature Mini-USB connections. Mini-USBs are approximately 3 x 7 mm in size and have recently fallen out of favor among manufacturers.
Micro-USB was introduced in 2007, and by 2009 was accepted by the vast majority of cell phone manufacturers as the standard mode of connection. Micro-USB is somewhat smaller than its mini counterpart (1.8 x 6.8 mm), and is also rated for higher transfer speeds.
A number of manufacturers have, at one point or another, developed there own unique USB connection ports and cables. In recent years, however, the vast majority have switched to some variety of universal USB connection, with Apple being the one notable exception. Apple's cables and ports feature proprietary 30-pin connections, which, in addition to providing USB connectivity, also feature HDMI and Analog Audio transfer.
A compatible charger is an essential device for any cell phone user. No surprise there. But less obvious are the differences between charger types and the terminology used to describe them. Here we'll look at the few common variations, and outline what you'll need to know when purchasing a replacement:
Charging Ports and Connections
Since it's introduction in the mid 1990's, USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the standard mode of connection for a host of consumer electronics, mobile phones being no exception. The reasoning is simple; USB allows for the transfer of both data and power, often simultaneously, so a single port will take care of all of the major transfer requirements of a phone. While plug size and shape varies, USB cables almost always feature the same receptacle:
Mini-USB
Many phones manufactured in the last decade feature Mini-USB connections. Mini-USBs are approximately 3 x 7 mm in size and have recently fallen out of favor among manufacturers.
Micro-USB
Micro-USB was introduced in 2007, and by 2009 was accepted by the vast majority of cell phone manufacturers as the standard mode of connection. Micro-USB is somewhat smaller than its mini counterpart (1.8 x 6.8 mm), and is also rated for higher transfer speeds.
Unique or Proprietary Connections
A number of manufacturers have, at one point or another, developed there own unique USB connection ports and cables. In recent years, however, the vast majority have switched to some variety of universal USB connection, with Apple being the one notable exception. Apple's cables and ports feature proprietary 30-pin connections, which, in addition to providing USB connectivity, also feature HDMI and Analog Audio transfer. If you use an Apple device (an iPhone, iPod, or iPad), you'll need a charger designed specifically for Apple products, or an Apple-specific adapter. Certain older phones from Samsung, LG, and others also feature unique connections, and will require brand-specific connectors.
Other Charging Solutions
Charging Pads
Relatively new among charging technologies are charging pads (commonly known as Powermats), which employ wireless energy transfer technology to eliminate the need for wires and efficiently charge a number of devices simultaneously. Charging pads also tend to include a mechanism that cuts off the transfer of energy once a battery has reached full capacity, so you won't need to worry about overcharging your devices.
In the next few years, charging pads will likely begin appearing in a number of automobiles, eliminating the need for conventional chargers and potentially increasing the number of devices that may be charged simultaneously. Of course, until then, standard car chargers provide a simple way charging on the go. Car chargers are available in specific and universal models, and those designed for USB charging devices often feature a removable cable, allowing for easy substitution and broad compatibility.
Portable Chargers and Charging Cases
Also relatively new are charging cases--smart cases designed with built-in battery technology to both increase the life of your phone's battery as well as prevent capacity loss from over- and under-charging. Portable chargers, too, offer a simple way of adding to your phone's life when you're travelling or simply too busy to plug it in. Typically small and lightweight, they charge through the same mechanism as your phone, and often store enough energy to more than double your phone's life.
Solar Chargers
For those who really don't want to rely on a typical electrical connection to keep their phone alive, solar chargers offer another creative charging solution. Solar chargers feature one or more small solar panels, typically attached via a dock, that collect and store energy garnered from sunlight. Solar chargers can, for this reason, provide a sustainable source of energy for those who need to stay connected on trips deep into the wilderness, or for anyone looking to save a little on energy costs.
