iPhone Users - Juice It Up
by Robin Rhys
October 16, 2008
Your iPhone being a drain? Well, if you're a 1st gen iPhone owner you now have the option of extending your handset's life with a new battery pack by Mophie. And all you 3G users out there, you can pre-order now and shipping starts October 30th.
The iPhone doesn't allow users to easily switch out or replace its battery, as most users are painfully aware. Lacking such an option, consistent talking or gaming could make for a daily battle of your iPhone's survival.
1st Gen pack features:
Standby Time - Up to 250 hours
Audio Playback - Up to 24 hours
Talk Time - Up to 8 hours
Video Playback - Up to 7 hours
Internet Use - Up to 6 hours
3G pack features:
Standby Time – Up to 350 hours
Talk Time – Up to 6 hours on 3G | Up to 12 hours on 2G
Internet Use – Up to 6 hours on 3G | Up to 7 hours on Wi-Fi
Audio Playback – Up to 28 hours
Video Playback – Up to 8 hours
The case is made out of lithium polymer and is obviously rechargeable. Both packs are sold for $99.95. The fashionable, yet functional slip on battery has a soft feel and is intuitive as well... the pack will use up all of its own power before switching over to the internal battery as a reserve. The juice pack comes fully charged right out of the box. So for those of you on the go, don't worry... just pull it out, put it on and start worrying about the more important things in life, and not the life of your battery.