AUKEY Surge Protector 6-Port 30W/6A USB Charger with 8 Outlets Power Strip & 5ft Cord

This is the surge protector of your dreams.

It comes with 8 traditional 3-prong plugs and 6 USB charger plugs and a five foot long cord. It can also be mounted on a wall.

I have been using this surge protector for about two months, including taking it with me for a week long hospital stay. It was fantastic for charging my computer, my phone, my Fitbit and powering the devices my family came with when they spent the afternoon.

I have since moved it to my bedroom where it powers everything around my nightstand, including charging my phone, my Kindle and all kinds of other devices that are charged with a USB cord as well as powering a clock and a light.

It would also be great for a desk - you could easily power your computer but not fill up its USB ports with all your little devices.

I rate this surge protector 5 stars out of 5.

NOTE: I received a free surge protector so that I could evaluate it and write an honest review. This one is a keeper, for sure.

At the time of this review this surge protector was listed at $29.99 on Amazon.com. Click here for current pricing: AUKEY Surge Protector.

Charger for Fitbit Alta, AFUNTA Replacement Charger for Fitbit Alta Fitness Tracker with Reset Button (3ft)

If you have a Fitbit Alta, this replacement charger may be worth investing in. The charger that comes with the Fitbit Alta is perfectly good, but it has a short cord, which can be problematic.

This replacement charger (not an official charger from Fitbit) has a 3 foot long cord, works every bit as well as the original charger. I am totally happy with it.

Note: I received this charger at no cost so that I could write an honest review.

Multi Port 26W 5V/5.1A compact triple 3 Port USB Car Charger with smart multiple output by JAWEKE

It's a car charger! (Yawn)

Yeah, I know - car chargers are everywhere and everyone has one. Or two. Or three.

What's so special about this one?

1) There are three plugs. I don't know about your family, but this charger is actually not enough to charge all of my kids' devices at one time. But, it's a good place to start.

2) It is a little known fact that iPhones and just about all tablets of every kind (even Android-based tablets) need a more powerful charge (2.4 Amp) than Android phones and devices like Bluetooth headphones do. I have a Kindle that charges pretty quickly when given the correct charge but it tops out at about 60% when placed on the lower level of charge. This charger has a port that is designed for those devices that need the 2.4 Amp charge. It is encircled with a label that states it is "2.4A" and, more importantly, it's internal parts are a different color (blue) than the other ports (white) so it is super easy to identify.

You have to provide your own cords, but you probably have a ton of those around the house.

I rate this charger 5 stars out of 5. 

Note: I received a free sample of this charger so that I would be able to write an honest review. My kids have been using it in the back of my mini-van and they like it a lot.

At the time of this review, this car charger cost $10.99 on Amazon.com. Click here to check current pricing: Multi Port 26W 5V/5.1A compact triple 3 Port USB Car Charger with smart multiple output by JAWEKE.

USB Charger by KMOTech 6 Port 12 Amp 60 Watt Auto Detect USB Smart Charger

Fantastic for travel and at home

The multiple USB wall charger is billed as being great for travelers (which I am sure it is because it is certainly hard to find enough outlets to plug in chargers for GPS systems, phones, kindles, travel batteries and Bluetooth headsets in a hotel room, especially if you are sharing your room).

But, if you are like me than you are quickly discovering that your house was not built to charge up all of the rechargeable devices that you have accumulated over the last few years. There just are not enough outlets in convenient places to charge up everything. This "travel" wall charger has quickly become an indispensable part of my daily tech life. It sits right on my work desk at home and is currently charging my Kindle, my Bluetooth headset, a set of speakers and my Samsung phone. 

Weighing in at less than half of a pound, roughly the size of a pack of cigarettes and coming with an almost 5 foot long detachable cord, this device is very simple to operate and would not be difficult to pack along on a trip.  Just plug it in to the wall, plug in up to  USB chargers and voila, you are charging. You do not have to make any adjustments or use certain plugs for certain devices. 

The wording in the product description says that it can charge up to 2.4 amps per port or up to 12 amps overall. That means that overall charging speed can be slowed down if you plug in more devices (depending on how many amps they pull). This is unlikely to be an issue if you are charging overnight, like me. If you are plugging into an airport plug and trying to quickly charge 6 devices that pull higher amps simultaneously (iPads/iPhones and tablets pull 2.4 amps, most other devices, like Android phones, pull less than 2), you will notice the performance loss. Of course, if you do the math, you should be able to charge 5 high-pulling devices at full speed (2.4 amps x 5 = 12 amps).

The operators manual (really just a page) is well-written and easy to read. 

As of the time of this review, this device cost $23.95. Please follow this link to obtain current pricing information: 6 Port USB Charger by KMOTech

I rate this device 5 stars out of 5.

Note: I received a free sample of this device so that I could try it out and write an honest review.

Brightech - BrightPlay Car HD™ Bluetooth 4.0 Hands-Free Car Kit

So, let's say your car is new enough to have an "aux in" port but not new enough to be Bluetooth enabled. With this device you simply plug it into the cigarette lighter, connect your Bluetooth device to the BrightPlay Car HD and plug it into your aux in port and Bam! you've turned your car into a Bluetooth device. 

Now, you may be thinking that if you have a portable device and you have a "line-in" aux line to your car's stereo than you are probably good without this device because you can just use your phone to change songs, pause the music, answer the phone, etc. That is very true, except that this device has a button that skips all of that logging in/swiping to get into your phone (which can be dangerous while you are driving). Hit the button and you change songs. Hit it another way and you are answering the phone and so on. 

If you do not have an "aux in" port for your car's stereo you have to do something else to get Bluetooth on your car's stereo. 

Also, while the device is streaming, you can plug your phone into a USB port built into the back of the charger that powers the Bluetooth device

Note: I was sent a BrightPlay Car HD in order to write a review.

Brightech - BrightPlay Car HD™ Bluetooth.

I rate this device 4 stars out of 5.

Note: I was sent a BrightPlay Car HD in order to write a review.

Aduro PowerUP Smart 6-Port USB Rapid Charger by Aduro

  Take Charge with this Little Charging Tower

The concept of a multiple USB wall charger is great for travelers since it is certainly hard to find enough outlets to plug in chargers for GPS systems, phones, kindles, travel batteries and Bluetooth headsets in a hotel room, especially if you are sharing your room.

But, if you are like me than you are quickly discovering that your house and your office were not built to charge up all of the rechargeable devices that you have accumulated over the last couple of years. There just are not enough outlets in convenient places to charge up everything. The multi-port charger has quickly become an indispensable part of my daily tech life.

The Aduro PowerUP charger is an attractive well-built device. I have 3 other multi-port chargers and they all lay on the desk on their sides. This one, however, is designed to stand up which does two things: it saves desktop space and it makes it easier to access the charger (the top USB ports anyway). The plug is removable so that it can be easily stored away for travel.

The Aduro PowerUP comes in three different color schemes: 
1) black body with a grey face (pictured);
2) white body with a grey face;
3) black body with a blue face.

I really have only one complaint about this device.  It has 6 ports with the middle two designed for the iPad and the iPhone. Those devices require more power to properly charge and those two slots are the only two that provide enough power to charge them at the normal pace. The other four slots will be slow or may not even be able to completely charge them. The other three chargers that I own all have chip technology that allows the device to determine the type of device that has been plugged in and then provide the correct amount of current. This one requires the user to make that determination and users who are not careful or well-informed may not get their devices charged properly.

For that reason, I feel that I can only give this charger 4 stars out of 5. 

As of the time of this review, the Aduro PowerUP was selling for $24.99 on Amazon. Check here for current pricing: Aduro PowerUP (Grey).

Note: I received a free Aduro PowerUP so that I could evaluate it in order to write an honest review.

Zoom Power Bank Z-6000 and Zoom Power Bank Z-12000

Extra battery power is almost a must nowadays. So much more is accessible on tablets and phones but the batteries on most phones don't have enough juice to make it to the end of the day. 

Both of these Power Banks fix that problem, it's just a matter of how much extra power you want to bring with you. I am reviewing both of these because they operate the same in every way except that one is twice as powerful and twice as large as the other.

Both units have a simple interface that tells you how "charged up" it is. Zero lights = no charge, one light = 25% charged on up to 4 lights = fully charged. 

Both chargers with a pen for the purposes of size
comparison. 

The Z-6000, the smaller of the two chargers (it is about the size of a typical smart phone), can recharge your cell phone 4 times before it is exhausted. This would be perfect for that long flight when you have to do a lot on your phone and you don't have access to a wall plug.

The Z-12000, the larger of the two chargers (it is about the size of a battery for a small laptop), can recharge your cell phone 8 times (!) before it is emptied. We use this on vacations. It is too big to carry around in your pocket but if you travel with a backpack you can easily carry the Z-12000 around with you.

These are both powerful chargers - they carry a lot of power and can take up to 12 hours to completely charge. If you are using these on a trip, make sure you plug these guys in as soon as you get back to your room. 

Both chargers come with a three-headed USB cord. One is for the older style iPhone plug, one for the new iPhone plug and one is a mini-USB like androids and kindles use. There are two USB ports on each Power Bank. One for iPhones and tablets, one for androids.

Both chargers are sharp-looking but if you are like me you value actual battery power over how good it looks. These are the real deal.

I rate these Power Banks 5 stars out of 5. 

As of the time of the writing of this review the Z-6000 cost $24.77 on Amazon.com. Check here for current pricing: Z-6000(Electric Blue)

As of the time of the writing of this review the Z-12000 cost $44.77 on Amazon.com. Check here for current pricing: Z-12000

Note: I received a free sample of both power banks in exchange for an honest review. 

Pack of Two DE 14500 Li-ion Button Top Rechargeable Batteries with Charger in Retail Packaging - 750mAh, 3.7V by DE

  Momentarily confused, but I figured it out.

When I first opened this battery charger I was confused. There is no cord. But, on the side I found a micro-USB jack and realized that you were expected to provide your own. If you are like me, you are awash in micro-USB cords of all sorts of different sizes and colors, so finding a cord was not a problem. I am used to chargers that plug directly into a wall outlet and I think that this is a superior plan. Most computers have multiple USB ports and there are so many multi-port chargers out there that this certainly beats tying up an entire wall outlet with just one wall charger. Plus, you can charge them from you car, which could be helpful if you are traveling.


Secondly, I had a heck of a time getting the batteries placed in the charger to charge. The charger is designed to accommodate AA and AAA batteries and, as I have recently discovered, not all rechargeable batteries are the same size - they vary in length and width just a bit (the ones included with this device are just a tad long) so this charger's spring loaded "bottom" takes care of those differences. All of this ability to be slightly flexible means that it takes a little time and attention to get those batteries into place to charge. 

While it is charging there is a red indicator light. When it is charged it turns green. The charger is pretty fast, although I must admit I have not put it to a timed test. 

The batteries work well. The manufacturer suggests that these batteries be used with devices such as laser pointers, flashlights and other devices "that require lots of power in a short period of time." Be prepared that these particular batteries may not fit well in your device (like my daughter's digital camera) but fit fine in other devices (like my flashlight) because they are larger than a AA. But, the charger can accommodate other sizes of batteries.

At the time of this review, Amazon sold this charger for $19.99. Click here for current pricing: Pack of Two DE 14500 Li-ion Button Top Rechargeable Batteries with Charger in Retail Packaging - 750mAh, 3.7V

Note: I received a sample copy for review purposes in exchange for an honest review.

I rate this charger 4 stars out of 5. 

DE 6 Port USB Charging Station and Surge Protector Strip by DE

             A Necessity!

The concept of a multiple USB wall charger is great for travelers since it is certainly hard to find enough outlets to plug in chargers for GPS systems, phones, kindles, travel batteries and Bluetooth headsets in a hotel room, especially if you are sharing your room.

But, if you are like me than you are quickly discovering that your house and your office were not built to charge up all of the rechargeable devices that you have accumulated over the last couple of years. There just are not enough outlets in convenient places to charge up everything. The multi-port charger has quickly become an indispensable part of my daily tech life.

This particular charger is not really designed for travel since the cord is not removable and it is fairly bulky. But, if I had extra room in a bag, this charger would be great for travel because it is designed like a traditional surge protector and its casing is physically tough so it can be bounced around in a bag without fear of it coming apart.

When this review was written, this charger cost $29.99 on Amazon. Click here to check on current pricing:  DE 6 Port USB Charging Station and Surge Protector Strip.

I rate this multi-port charger 5 stars out of 5.

ZOOM 5 PORT USB "SMART" CHARGER

   This kind of device is almost a "must have" for the home or office nowadays. This one's a good one.

The multiple USB wall charger is great for travelers since it is certainly hard to find enough outlets to plug in chargers for GPS systems, phones, kindles, travel batteries and Bluetooth headsets in a hotel room if you are sharing your room.

But, if you are like me than you are quickly discovering that your house was not built to charge up all of the rechargeable devices that you have accumulated over the last couple of years. There just are not enough outlets in convenient places to charge up everything. This "travel" wall charger has quickly become an indispensable part of my daily tech life.

The charger with everything that comes with it.

The Zoom 5 Port USB "Smart" Charger takes care of this problem by being able to charge 5 different items at the same time. It is built to travel with a removable cord in the back so it will stow away in a smaller place.

I have used this charger for about three weeks now, charging a Kindle, a cell phone, various Bluetooth speakers and headsets. It charges things quickly and I have not experienced any kind of excessive heating with the device. A "smart" chip inside is supposed to detect the correct amount of charge that your device requires and make sure that it does not apply too much current and damage your device. 

This charger comes with two USB charger cords with three different heads - a mini-USB like Androids use and the iPhone 4 charger and the newest Apple charger tip. They are nice cords.

This kind of device is almost a "must have" for the home or office nowadays. This one's a good one.

As of the writing of this review this charger was $19.77 on Amazon. Click here to check for current pricing: ZOOM 5 PORT USB "SMART" CHARGER

Note: I received a free charger for review purposes in exchange for an honest review. 

Cootree® Wireless Bluetooth FM Transmitter, Multifunction Car Kit with Hands-Free Calling, Music Controlling, Radio Adapter and USB Charging Port for Smartphone, iphone, ipad

If you are like me then you have an older car without an audio in adapter built in to the dashboard of the car so you cannot plug your smart phone or tablet or mp3 player into the car stereo and play your own music or audiobooks in digital format.

This device attaches to your device via Bluetooth and then transmits what your phone is playing to your vehicle's radio and plays it over a frequency of your choosing so that you can hear what you want to hear over your car's stereo system.

The Cootree Bluetooth FM Transmiiter with the "head"
detached. The USB charger is on the base close to
the back of the pen. The pen is there for size comparison.
Photo by DWD.

What you do is plug the base of this very odd looking device into your cigarette lighter/adapter and use the removable "head" to dial into an FM station that is as far away as possible from any FM station on the dial. Then, make sure that your car's radio is set to the exact same station on the dial. If you do not pick a spot on the dial that is far away from an existing station you will hear your music and the radio station at the same time.

The base has a USB port so that your smart phone or tablet can be charged while it is Bluetooth streaming (or not - it does not have to be in Bluetooth mode to be charging). The "head" is attached by magnets. It detaches easily but it does not just fall off - the magnet is strong enough but not too strong.

So, how does it work? That depends on a lot of things, including the device that you are streaming from. In my case, when my phone plays back audio that is stored on the phone itself it plays back about 30% quieter than audio that is streamed. So, when I tried to play an audiobook that was stored on my phone I was underwhelmed - in fact I could not clearly hear what was being said. But, when I played streaming music, I was much happier. It is not perfect, but it is very good. 

For me, the bigger issue was finding a space on the radio dial where radio stations did not bleed into the spot I was trying to use. I live in a medium-sized city and we have a lot of stations. In a bigger city I can only imagine that this issue would be worse. 

The phone feature works but, once again, this depends on your situation. If your car is noisy, like mine is at highway speeds, this would not be a good option. 

At the time of this review, this device cost $34.99. Click here to check current pricing: Cootree® Wireless Bluetooth FM Transmitter.

I rate this device 4 stars out of 5. 

Note: I received a sample copy of this device for testing purposes in order to create an honest review of the product.

MPOW 40W/5A 5-Port Ultra Portable Multiple USB Wall Charger Travel Power Adapter with Xsmart Technology

                      I LOVE IT!

The multiple USB wall charger is billed as being great for travelers (which I am sure it is because it is certainly hard to find enough outlets to plug in chargers for GPS systems, phones, kindles, travel batteries and Bluetooth headsets in a hotel room if you are sharing your room).

But, if you are like me than you are quickly discovering that your house was not built to charge up all of the rechargeable devices that you have accumulated over the last couple of years. There just are not enough outlets in convenient places to charge up everything. This "travel" wall charger has quickly become an indispensable part of my daily tech life.

The MPOW charger with my Bic pen for size comparison.
Photo by DWD

Weighing in at about half of a pound, roughly the size of a pack of cigarettes and coming with an almost 4 foot long detachable cord, this device is very simple to operate and would not be difficult to pack along on a trip.  Just plug it in to the wall, plug in up to 5 USB chargers and voila, you are charging. You do not have to make any adjustments or use certain plugs for certain devices. The device comes with something that it calls "Xsmart" technology that determines what level of charge to put into your device. It can be Android or Apple.

The wording in the product description says that it can charge up to 2.4 amps per port or up to 8 amps overall. That means that overall charging speed can be slowed down if you plug in more devices (depending on how many amps they pull). This is unlikely to be an issue if you are charging overnight, like me. If you are plugging into an airport plug and trying to quickly charge 5 devices simultaneously, you will notice the performance loss. Of course, if you do the math, you should be able to charge 3 devices at full speed (2.4 amps x 3 = 7.2 amps which is less than the 8 amp max).

As of the time of this review, this device cost $26.99. Please follow this link to obtain current pricing information:Mpow® 40W/8A 5-Port Ultra Portable Multiple USB Wall Charger Family-Sized Desktop Power Adapter with Xsmart™ Technology

I rate this device 5 stars out of 5.

Note: I received a free sample of this device so that I could try it out and write an honest review.

Baytek Portable Light-Weight Powerbank USB Cellphone Charger 3000mAh with Samsung Battery Cell Made from Real Wood

  Great for a long trip.

Extra battery power for cell phones and tablets is a hot new market since cell phone batteries never seem to last long enough, especially if you are a heavy user of apps or Instagram or the like. If you can't leave your phone plugged into a computer or into a car's electrical socket than you could easily run out of power before your day is done.

If you are running a little short of power at the end of a busy day, this little battery may just what you need.

The Baytek Portable Powerbank with a Bic pen for
size comparison. Photo by DWD.

Pros:

-The attractive wooden case - the choice of four different types of wooden bodies makes this a distinctive battery, sure to get noticed.

-Ease of operation: It is easy to plug in (to charge up) and easy to plug into a phone.

-It will charge up your phone at least once, maybe more depending on the phone.

-Size and weight. Weighing 2.4 ounces and just a shade over 4 inches long this battery can easily sit in a purse, a backpack or even a pocket. Great for a long trip.

-Comes with a short USB to micro-USB cable.

Cons:

-There is no battery strength indicator. There is a blue light that tells you when it is charging or discharging but nothing to tell you how much charge is left.

-This is not the strongest battery out there, but it is probably enough for most people's needs. 

I rate this charger 4 stars out of 5.

When this review was written this battery was $19.99 on Amazon.com. To check current pricing click here: Baytek Portable Light-Weight Powerbank USB Cellphone Charger 3000mAh with Samsung Battery Cell Made from Real Wood.

Note: I was sent a sample of this battery to test in order to post an honest review.

DE 2600mAh Lipstick Style Powerbank-Portable Battery Charger- with 3 Function Flashlight by DE

     Great for travelers.

Extra battery power for cell phones and tablets is a hot new market since batteries never seem to last long enough, especially if you are a heavy user of apps or Instagram or the like. If you can't leave your phone plugged into a computer or into a car's electrical socket than you could easily run out of power before your day is done.

If you are running a little short of power at the end of a busy day, this little battery may just fit the bill.  

Weighing in at less than three ounces, this little battery is a convenient size and carries a so-so punch. It nearly completely re-charged my almost dead Samsung Galaxy 3 but it did no more. I have two other battery chargers that are about three times the weight and are larger. This battery charger sacrifices convenience for power but it is not an unacceptable sacrifice. 

I took this charger on a trip recently and I was surprised to discover that the most useful aspect was not being able to plug it in to my phone. Instead, I really took advantage of the little LED light on the end. It has three settings (very bright, dim and strobe). I found it useful in my hotel because I used it to read at night and I used it when to find my way around without turning on all of the lights and waking up the kids. I felt confident that if I could have left the flashlight on all night and not used all of the battery.

The Battery Charger with a Bic Pen for
size comparison. Photo by DWD.

The strobe light would be useful if you had a breakdown on the road and wanted people to notice your car sitting there.

The battery charger does not have a power indicator - it has a blue light while it is charging, a red light for when it is discharging into a device and when it is out of power it has no light. 

For the price, this is a solid, no-frills charger with enough power to make it worth your while and with a convenient flashlight. That is why I am rating this 5 stars out of 5. 

Note: I received this product for free in exchange for an honest review.

At the time of this review, this charger cost $11.99 on Amazon.com. Click here to check on current pricing: DE 2600mAh Lipstick Style Portable Battery Charger

Company website: www.DEWorld.com

Lomui® 2nd Gen Astro 6000mAh (2.1A Output) Portable Charger External Battery Pack Built-in Wires with Smart Technology

Extra battery power for cell phones and tablets is a hot new market since batteries never seem to last long enough, especially if you are a heavy user of apps or Instagram or the like. If you can't leave your phone plugged into a computer or into a car's electrical socket than you could easily run out of power before your day is done.

The Lomui external battery fits this bill perfectly. It is a powerful battery and it comes with its own plugs attached (that tuck away neatly) so you don't have to keep track of a lot of wires. The Lomui also has two USB "female" plugs so that you can plug devices in with another devices with their own plugs. There is also an alternate place to plug a mini-USB into the battery to charge. I have only used the attached plugs, however.

The Lumoi battery charger with a Bic pen for size comparison

I charged my battery up and then let it sit for three weeks. It still registered a full charge but I tried it out to make sure. My Samsung Galaxy 3 was nearly dead and the Lomui battery quickly charged it to 100%. I then plugged it into my power-hungry Kindle and it took it from near 0% to 50% before it finally quit (this Kindle takes several hours to completely charge when plugged into a wall charger).

The charger comes with a little leather bag to carry it and an incomprehensible instruction book that is almost completely written in Chinese. The sharp packaging won't be much help either since it is almost entirely written in Chinese as well. But, the device itself is easy to figure out and labeled. You could also look to the Amazon page for a detailed description and instructions. 

So, what's not to like here? Tons of power, cool look, convenient plugs, plenty of power. This is the real deal.

Note: I received a free battery in exchange for an honest review. This is a good product and I have handed it off to my high school-aged daughter who can use up power like nobody's business on a cell phone. She loves it.

I rate this device 5 stars out of 5.

Rayovac PS68BK Phone Boost Emergency Charge

     Good in a Pinch

If you are a person that constantly uses his or her smart phone and wants to bring some extra juice along so that you can constantly use your phone all day and all night, this is not your device. It does not deliver enough power to do that.

The charger broken into all of its parts with my Bic pen 

for comparison. Photo by DWD.

This device is designed to be an emergency power source for a cell phone - the kind of battery designed to deliver you enough power to call AAA if you find yourself with a nearly dead phone battery and a very dead car battery at the end of the evening. To help with that goal it is very sleek and very lightweight (it weighs 1.1 ounces). It would easily store in a purse or a glove box. I have no idea how long it stores its charge. If you keep it on a key ring or in a car it would be wise to plug it in every once in a while just to make sure it is topped off. On my Samsung Galaxy 3 it raised my charge from 13% to 24% before it died after the Phone Boost had been sitting around for about two weeks after being fully charged.

The charger comes with mini-USB and Apple-compatible adapters.

Note: I received this item from the manufacturer for free in exchange for an honest review.

I rate this item 3 stars out of 5.

AYL® 2nd Gen 6000mAh (2.1A Output) by AYL (Accessorize Your Life)

 Great Backup Power for Your Phone or Other Handheld Device


I was sent this battery backup by AYL to review so I decided to charge it up and see what happened.

I charged the external battery and then hooked it to my phone. I have a Galaxy S3 and it was only at a 4% charge. 3 hours later, it was up to 100%. I immediately disconnected it and hooked it to my Kindle Fire HD 7 which was only at 13% charge. The battery charged it up to 62% before it finally gave out. That's a lot of back up power.

A size comparison for the AYL battery.Although it
looks like a flip phone it does not open up.
It weighs less than 5 ounces. Photo by DWD.

On top of all of that, the thing is a flashlight - it's a wimpy one, but still it's a flashlight that will stay on for 250 straight hours straight according to the instruction booklet. That's almost 10 and 1/2 days!

Compare the price to other external batteries (I have another one that costs about half as much but barely added 10% to my phone's charge) and this is a bargain.

The instruction booklet recommends that it can be charged and then sit for 3-4 months before being recharged.

The battery comes with a short mini-USB cord and a mesh travel pouch.

Negatives: This battery is heavy. Too heavy to put in your pocket, but it could easily be tucked into a backpack or be put into a car's glovebox.

I rate this battery 5 stars out of 5.

Qifull QT10 Qi Wireless Charger Receiver Set for Samsung Galaxy S3 /i9300 (White)

WOW! This Is a Nifty Piece of Tech.

To be honest, when I found out about this wireless charger I thought it was likely to be a bunch of bunk. An idea whose time has not yet come .

But, I must admit that I was wrong - this thing is not only cool in theory but it works in practice.

Qifull makes a whole lot of chargers so make sure you get the one that matches your device. In my case, I have a Samsung Galaxy 3. It is white (I think they all are) and the charger matches its color perfectly.

This charger comes with a little device, a "patch" if you will, that plugs inside of your phone. Personally, I don't mess with the inside of my phone so this was a leap of faith for me. I haven't even taken my protective case off of my phone and I have owned it for almost a year! So, I pulled off my case and removed the back of my phone. The little "patch" lays over your battery and plugs into a plug that is already built into your phone that also charges your phone. I put the back cover back on the phone, replaced my protective case and set up the rest of the equipment.

My charger. The green light indicates it is ready to charge.
If my phone were on it, the light would be blue.  Photo by DWD

You can plug the white stand into a wall charger or a computer with one of the two mini-USb/USB cords that are provided (one long, one short, depending on your needs) and you should see a green stand-by light. You lay your phone backside down on the stand with the center of the phone over the circle that says "wireless charger". The light turns blue and...Voila!...you are charging!

It charges about as quickly as it does when plugged into my wall charger and much quicker than it does with my car charger. The best thing is that there are no little plugs to put in or pull out of the phone. It just lays there and charges.

The only concern I have is that the phone gets warm if it sits on the charger too long, much like it does when it sits on my car charger. I pull it off once it charges up.

Note: I received a charger in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I rate this product 5 stars out of 5.