The outdoors and gadgets do not always mix, if it’s not the elements it’s the inconvenient lack of powerpoints thwarting our attempts at twittering, texting and talking (electronically) whilst camping.
But as we become more dependent on our battery powered second limbs, the day or so an average smart phone will last away from civilisation just isn’t enough. The Nexus Powerpack PRO comphrensively solves this problem by acting as a backup charging device for pretty much every gadget you’re likely to own in 2010.
The Nexus is a small and light, slightly smaller than an iPhone and comes with connectors to charge all major mobile phones and other popular gadgets like the Nintendo DS, Sony PSP plus any USB powered device.
Almost every phone and gadget can be charged
Charging an iPhone 3GS with the Nexus Pro was as quick as charging it from the mains, and there was enough power left to get a Sony Ericsson mobile phone going. The Nexus includes a charge meter to show remaining power and is sturdily built enough to survive most casual camping trips.
The only problem with could see is the ease with which one of the many adaptors could be lost. But if you leave the excess bits at home this shouldn’t be a problem.
As a bonus the Nexus Pro includes a presentation pouch that will save it from light exposure to the elements.
The Powerpack (RRP £29.99) is available from Mobilefun.co.uk for £19.99
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April 7th, 2010 at 4:20 am
So, the unit charges itself from mains/car adapter, right? Then holds that charge until you need it for your portable device?
I am impressed with the speed with which it charges an iPhone, and a surprisingly decent price too!
April 7th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Yep, exactly. It’s pretty cool for the price.