External Battery Roundup: Stay Away From The Wall Socket
Battery life is always such a big deal in our mobile coverage (often because gaming systems fall so short). But don’t feel limited by the built-in power source. Today we round up 15 external batteries that can keep you running longer away from a socket.
Shopping for a notebook involves a delicate balance between battery life, performance, usability, and price. No two users share the exact same criteria for what they consider the right blend. That’s why we try to evaluate mobile platforms based on their perceived strengths. Take last year’s Netbook Buyer’s Guide as an example. We considered the fact that some buyers are willing to spend more for battery life and forgo a bit of performance. Others are willing to pay an extra $100 or $150 to get both. Another group cares more about usability. The list of ways to break even this one specific market into tiny pieces goes on and on.
If battery life is your number one priority, shopping choices are limited. Clearly, there are notebooks designed for those on the move. But what if you don’t want to sacrifice elsewhere to get that mobility? Maybe you just need another hour of run time to get your current notebook through the day. If that’s the case, a brand new system doesn’t make much sense.
Even if you already own a notebook that delivers ample battery life, we’re certain that there are travel days when even a power-sipping system just doesn’t have enough juice to last through closing time. If you spend a lot of time on the road, layovers don’t provide enough time at an AC jack to get you back to 100%. That might mean your in-flight entertainment gets interrupted right before the big climax. Sleeping, talking to unwilling neighbors, and hitting on flight attendants only eats so much time. What other options are there?
There is a solution, though. Check out an extended laptop battery, which comes in the form of an even larger installed battery pack compatible with your existing system. There is a big catch. These batteries (often denser six-cell or nine-cell) weigh down your machine, altering its mobile profile. These batteries stick out the backside of your notebook like a sore thumb, and can turn a sleek thin and light notebook into a clunky desktop replacement.
Fortunately, there is another option, too: universal extended batteries. These batteries don’t plug into your system directly. Instead, they function similar to uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), which we often associate with safeguarding desktops. They are always external units, but often have a small profile that makes them easier to pack for travel, offering higher densities than extended batteries can’t provide. And if that wasn’t enough, you generally get the ability to charge your cell phone, iPod, and camera from them as well.
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Taylor 1470 Digital Cooking Thermometer/Timer $13.67 Opening the oven to check on a food’s temperature means wasting the cook’s time and losing oven temperature and moisture–not to mention a face full of steam. This thermometer prevents those problems. Insert the instrument’s 6-inch stainless-steel probe into a roast beef or turkey and monitor the time and temperature (from 32 to 392 degrees F) on the thermometer’s large digital display, which conn… |
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Maverick ET-7 Remote-Check Wireless Thermometer With 2 Probes $34.00 Cooking a dinner-party roast, holiday turkey, or backyard-barbecue pork loin to precisely the proper temperature without fuss is a snap with this thermometer. You can even monitor two foods (beef and lamb, for instance) simultaneously, since two stainless-steel probes are included, each 6 inches long and each connected to a 39-inch stainless-steel wire. Here’s how it works: program the tool (two A… |
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Taylor 806E4L Weekend Warrior Waterproof Digital Thermometer $17.89 Taylor’s Weekend Warrior digital thermometer will be one the best barbeque tools and kitchen thermometers you’ll ever own. The compact digital thermometer guarantees that poultry, beef, and seafood get cooked to a safe internal temperature and the desired doneness, allowing for superior flavor while lending peace of mind. The backlit LCD screen is easy to read even in the dimmest of light. Thanks … |
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Mr Beams MB360 Wireless LED Spotlight with Motion Sensor and Photocell – Weatherproof – Battery Operated – 140 Lumens $16.99 Mr. Beams Intelligent LED Battery-Operated Lights MB360 Spotlightat a Glance: Battery-powered, wireless LED spotlight |
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Wireless IP Pan/Tilt/ Night Vision Internet Surveillance Camera Built-in Microphone With Phone remote monitoring support(Black) $46.88 Specs: Image Compression Format: M-JPEG standard Image Resolution: VGA(640×480) / QVGA(320×240) Sensor: 1/4 inch CMOS, 300,000 Pixels Light frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz or Outdoor Audio compression: ADPCM Data rate: 802.11b: 11Mbps (Max.), 802.11g: 54Mbps (Max.) Ethernet: One 10/100Mbps RJ-45 Viewing angle: 67? Horizontal Rotating Angle: 0~270? Vertical Rotating Angle: 0~120? Alarm Mode: motion detection… |
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6 Inch LCD Digital Caliper with Extra Battery and Case $9.99 Caliper, Electronic Stainless Steel Body 0-6inch/0-15cm Stainless Steel Digital Caliper, increments are .0005 inches/0.01mm.Measures either metric or SAE in the same digital caliper…. |
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Duracell Powerhouse USB Charger with Lithium ion battery / includes universal cable with USB and mini USB, $12.49 The Duracell Powerhouse Charger offers big time power from a portable charger. It can charge two USB compatible devices at once, including your iPod, BlackBerry or Motorola phone. Recharge it over and over again by simply plugging into your computer’s USB port. Get up to ten hours of extra power for your devices (Based on 680 mAh cell phone. Results vary based on device and usage patterns)…. |
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Duracell Instant USB Charger with Lithium Ion Battery/Includes Universal Cable with USB and mini USB $17.99 Includes universal cable with USB and mini USB. Compact on demand power. 1 charger, 1 cable. 5 volt/1150mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery. USB power port. On/off switch, charging status light (illuminates when the charger is operating). Charging indicator light. In port used to charge the charger with the provided USB cable. Additional Run/Talk Time: iPod Classic: Up to 50 hours. iPod Nano: Up … |
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Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer MODEL# 2000C TAT-2000C Battery $28.90 Accurate Temperature With A Gentle Forehead Scan.More accurate than ear*At least as accurate as rectal**Method of choice of premier hospitalsUse on sleeping child or with ear infectionNo probe coversRecommended for the entire familyProfessional Technology For Parents…patented Arterial Heat Balance provides the breakthrough:Gentle stroke of forehead captures naturally emitted heat from skin over … |
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Neoprene Case Bag Sleeve for Apple Macbook 13 Macbook, Macbook Pro 15 and Macbook Pro 17 Macbook Sleeves MacBook Air+ Bestpricecenter Mouse Pad Safely carry your macbook with this Universal Neoprene Sleeve Case designed for notebooks computers. Protects your Laptop from bumps, shock and scratches. It incorporates a lightweight design for easy mobility and a heavy duty zipper closure. Water Resistant. Lets you tote your Laptop anywhere, conveniently and safely, in any briefcase or backpack Package includes BONUS Bestpricecenter Mouse Pad… |