Technocel PowerPak Universal Charger [Review]

If you find yourself stranded somewhere with all of your favorite gadgets, and no mobile charger/extra battery, this Technocel PowerPak Universal Charger would certainly be your bff. At its best, the charger is the perfect solution to both being mobile and being able to charge your device with no nearby outlets. Once I gave the charger a full charge via wall outlet (which btw, takes 2 hours), it was a complete unit that I could use in the car and in my pocket.¬† It kept my blackberry alive right when I was approaching the point of no return, ya know, the Battery Too Low For Radio Use” prompt that I loathe so much.

The product’s press release actually describes its uses pretty accurately:

The Technocel PowerPak, a universal home charger combined into one unit featuring an emergency battery back up that can get you from point A to B. This technology will replace all your chargers with a single universal solution that will safely power your USB devices at home, in the car, in the airport or anywhere else. If you are running low on juice, the PowerPak built-in battery reserve will refuel it, whether there is a wall outlet or not.

Pros to the PowerPak:

|| Mobility || Like the statement said, when you are out and about, the Powerpack is perfect.  It will definitely retain and sustain your phone life until you can fully charge it via outlet.  If I was stuck in traffic, or waiting in the airport, having the ability to charge my device is priceless and in that regard, the PowerPak delivers.

|| Size || With a 2″ diameter and weighing in at 1.2 pounds, it’s both light and far from cumbersome. Perfect to add to any bag, purse or luggage, and it also comes with a very helpful velvet bag that lets you keep all of your cords and adapters in one safe place.

|| Charging Options || The PowerPak came with 10 adapters for pretty much every electronic device on the market right now. From Iphone to Smartphone, they have you covered. If you can’t find an adapter cord for your device, then you’re probably using a pager.

Cons Of The PowerPak:

|| One At A Time || The PowerPak is a great device in a small package, but this size is probably what prevented designers from adding another port. You can only charge one device at time, which is fine, but if you wanted to charge your Ipod and Blackberry at the same time, it’s not happening.

|| Full Charge Only Via Outlet || If you are stuck somewhere with no outlets, the PowerPak will certainly help sustain your device and will even charge it some, but you can only get a FULL complete charge when the unit is plugged into a wall. I attempted to charge my Blackberry while on a long car ride, the battery went from 10% to 75% in 45 minutes, but it also drained the battery of the PowerPak in the process.

Available at: www.technocel.com

Price: $49.99

Website: www.technocel.com