USB Power

[LunarMist]

I'm sure you all have seen the small monoliths that have a mini USB input, internal battery, power inverter and USB power port. Any advice on which are the best ones?

 

[sechs]

Apparently, I haven't. I'll get in contact with Dave Bowman and see if he knows anything about them.

 

[Stereodude]

I'm not even sure what he's talking about. A UPS?

 

[LunarMist]

Something like this. I bought a couple for $20 a few years ago, but they are getting weak. Prices are high now. Ideally there should be a similar device that uses replaceable 18650 cells.

 

[ddrueding]

I hadn't seen those before. Neat idea. I would bet that battery prices will rise as hybrids take off.

 

[LunarMist]

Why? I don't think they sell in volume and you haven't heard of them. :bsmurf:

 

[ddrueding]

Battery prices in general, not just for those things.

 

[LunarMist]

Apparently, I haven't. I'll get in contact with Dave Bowman and see if he knows anything about them.

:mrgrn: I missed the reference at first. It's hard to believe that film was 42 years ago already. :cyclopsani:

 

[sechs]

Maybe you should be more incredulous that it was set nine years ago.

 

[LunarMist]

Did you see it in '68? It was just so amazing and different.

 

[Stereodude]

You're talking about 2001 I take it?

 

[LunarMist]

Of course! :bow:

 

[sechs]

Don't worry kids, this year we'll make contact!

 

[timwhit]

Here's a better price on a rechargeable battery pack. Deal is one day only.

 

[Mercutio]

This thread title makes me think that there's some kind of race war between data cabling.

 

[Stereodude]

Here's a better price on a rechargeable battery pack. Deal is one day only.

That's a good price for it, but I can't figure out what I would possibly use it for.

 

[timwhit]

That's a good price for it, but I can't figure out what I would possibly use it for.

Charging a cell phone, laptop, netbook, etc when not near any other power source. If you are always near a power source, it's probably useless for you.

Could be useful for camping, backpacking, and other outdoor activities.

 

[Stereodude]

Charging a cell phone, laptop, netbook, etc when not near any other power source. If you are always near a power source, it's probably useless for you.

Could be useful for camping, backpacking, and other outdoor activities.

I guess... I tend to buy things that have the appropriate battery life for the tasks I want to use them for, so I can't think of a killer app where I could use it.

Not like I should be buying stuff while unemployed anyhow.

 

[ddrueding]

My cell phone has adequate battery if my day starts at 7:30AM, but if it starts at 5:00AM (like yesterday), then it dies by 11:00PM.

 

[Stereodude]

My cell phone has adequate battery if my day starts at 7:30AM, but if it starts at 5:00AM (like yesterday), then it dies by 11:00PM.

Before I got laid off I charged my phone about once a week. Now I'm using it a lot more with phone interviews and what not, so it's charged more often.