Provides an emergency power source when away from power outlets
Uses 2 AA batteries (alkalines included)
Works with multiple gadgets including mobile phones, Bluetooth headsets, MP3 players, and more
Connects using separately available iGo Power Tip
Editorial Review:
Use the 2 included AA batteries to get emergency power for your mobile gadgets anywhere you go.
The iGo powerXtender provides emergency power for your mobile gadgets anywhere you go, using just 2 AA batteries (alkalines included). You'll get up to 10 hours of talking, 20 hours of game playing or 28 hours of audio playback (see note) when combined with one of iGo's separately available interchangeable Power Tips, which are configured to precisely fit and charge specific models of mobile phones, MP3 players, and other gadgets.
Keep talking or listening longer with the iGo powerXtender and a Power Tip designed specifically for your gadget. (Power Tip and mobile phone sold separately.)
Features and Specifications:
Utilizes two AA batteries (included) to power and charge virtually any gadget
Provides an emergency power source when away from power outlets
Interchangeable Power Tips allow you to power/charge multiple devices with a single charger (iGo Power Tips sold separately)
Works with multiple gadgets including mobile phones, Bluetooth headsets, smartphones/PDAs, MP3 players, portable gaming devices, digital cameras and more
No need to buy a new charger when upgrading your devices--compatible with the latest models
Reusable--use it again and again, just replace the batteries
Output voltage: 4.2-6 VDC
Output power: Up to 5Watts continuous
Dimensions: 3.6 x 1.9 x 0.89 inches
Note: Battery life estimates are based on performance tests and manufacturers' stated battery life for Motorola RAZR V3, Blackberry 7280, iPod Nano and Nintendo Gameboy Advance SP. Runtime will vary according to the device being charged. Runtimes indicated are with 2 premium AA batteries.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Good Idea, But........:
Great idea, and it works, but it's the worst design I've ever seen for such a device. If you don't buy the extender to go with it, you've got this relatively heavy brick hanging directly off your device. Not very slick. And every time I try to use it,I have to hunt down the parts and re-assemble it. It refuses to stay together. But there are very few devices of this type available and none that have the ability to power so many different devices, so it wins the race, if only by default. But I have a similar... more info
Power extender:
It works great, and it is handy. A little bulky to use while using the iphone. I bought the power splitter cable to help that issue. The blue LED is blinding in a dark airplane.
Backup battery power anywhere for all your toys!:
Buy this and you can use it with your iGo system to charge your toys anywhere in the World!
A "must have" for a gadget bag.:
I bought this to replace a lost Energizer USB battery charger, and immediately realized that this would solve a lot more problems than just charging my Blackberry on the road. Leveraging the iGo tips, I'm able to charge my iPhone, my Blackberry and my Kindle in one nice little device without having to resort to finding my chargers or ever carrying them on business trips. Fill the powerXtender with rechargeable batteries and check iGo's website for the correct tips and you're ready to travel lighter and... more info
