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Flitzanu · 02-25-2009, 05:32 AM

ok, this info seems rather spread out, can someone verify what they use or recommend for a portable charged battery pack?

i've seen generally 1000mah, no less, to run a passthrough, but what about higher?

and what about using that battery pack to charge USB batteries? anyone tried that? any risk if the power is too high?

this is still in relation to my EVO batteries not telling me they're charged. if the problem is with the PC and it cutting power to the ports so it can't tell me it's charged...if i leave the PC out of the equation then by all means i should get an indicator, at least that's how it's being explained it seems.

more to the point, this looks like a pretty good deal, though it charges via USB and not mains.

forgot the link.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...&tab=techSpecs

or this...

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=3181124

ZambucaLu · 02-25-2009, 05:41 AM

2100mah capacity...not output. Need to know output for it to work with the passthrough. Might be good for charging....I don't know because I've never used one that way....but need more info to see if it would work with the passthrough (unless I missed it there.)

Lu

Sun Vaporer · 02-25-2009, 05:44 AM

Flitzanu--You can use a battery pack to charge a battery--I do it all the time with mine. I looked at your link and I do not see the output specs of the usb--it should be 1000Ma or 1 AMP if you want to use it with a passthrough as you have read. Do not go by the mHA rating---Sun

Flitzanu · 02-25-2009, 05:52 AM

ok so let me rephrase then, and remove the passthrough part.

for those of you (sun!) who have used one to charge, is there an OUTPUT rating that i should find, minimum, in order to use as a USB charger for batteries?

they don't make passthroughs for 401 yet anyway, hehe. just a future option if i get a 901.

or...should i just bypass this radio shack stuff and check out that Duracell one that smokingclam posted the other day from wally mart??

what i'm looking to do is get one of these packs...and probably a wall jack (mains) with usb plugs to charge it instead of from the pc. mostly for when i'm not near a pc.

Sun Vaporer · 02-25-2009, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flitzanu

ok so let me rephrase then, and remove the passthrough part.

for those of you (sun!) who have used one to charge, is there an OUTPUT rating that i should find, minimum, in order to use as a USB charger for batteries?

they don't make passthroughs for 401 yet anyway, hehe. just a future option if i get a 901.

or...should i just bypass this radio shack stuff and check out that Duracell one that smokingclam posted the other day from wally mart??

what i'm looking to do is get one of these packs...and probably a wall jack (mains) with usb plugs to charge it instead of from the pc. mostly for when i'm not near a pc.

Flitz--go for the Duracell--I picked one up and it is great sizewise and has the proper rating. Anytime you can not get output specs take a pass. I took me 3 purchases months back before the output rating was common knowledge to find the right one!!! Buy the Duracell and call it a night--Batteries flashing at the Club to boot!!!!!!!!!!! Sun

The Wiz · 02-25-2009, 06:10 AM

Flitz.......I recently puchased a battery pack off e-bay....This thing is a workhorse with a 901 passthrough....been using it every day for 10 days and it still has half a charge left...can't seem to post the link here but the sellers name is "styletechgroup".$34.99 or best offer with $9.99 shipping.Some specs are..cell capacity3000mAH..fully charged time 6 hours..car cigarette adapter included. Hope this helps...I really love this thing...Good Luck!......ps: Make an offer for $29.99 that's what I paid(wink wink)!

Flitzanu · 02-25-2009, 06:19 AM

this maybe?

iPhone 1G 3G USB Battery Charger Transmitter - iPod too - eBay (item 260353021509 end time Feb-25-09 16:57:05 PST)

The Wiz · 02-25-2009, 06:22 AM

Thar She Blows Flitz...........Vaping like crazy with it right now!.......Works great with an I-pod too!

Sun Vaporer · 02-25-2009, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flitzanu

this maybe?

iPhone 1G 3G USB Battery Charger Transmitter - iPod too - eBay (item 260353021509 end time Feb-25-09 16:57:05 PST)

Flitz--this is the beast I bought--you can not kill it. 3 days of vaping easy. But this new duracell is hard to beat size wise and I am on my second day. Clam reported 22 hours if I am not mistaken--Sun

ZambucaLu · 02-25-2009, 06:25 AM

$30 + $12 shipping??? The duracell is probably a lot cheaper....something like $30 at the store or $20 online (if I recall correctly).

Lu

02-25-2009, 05:32 AM	#1
Flitzanu Debonair Elitist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK, U.S.A. Posts: 1,041 Tweet this post!	portable USB battery packs ok, this info seems rather spread out, can someone verify what they use or recommend for a portable charged battery pack? i've seen generally 1000mah, no less, to run a passthrough, but what about higher? and what about using that battery pack to charge USB batteries? anyone tried that? any risk if the power is too high? this is still in relation to my EVO batteries not telling me they're charged. if the problem is with the PC and it cutting power to the ports so it can't tell me it's charged...if i leave the PC out of the equation then by all means i should get an indicator, at least that's how it's being explained it seems. more to the point, this looks like a pretty good deal, though it charges via USB and not mains. forgot the link. http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...&tab=techSpecs or this... http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=3181124 __________________ www.myspace.com/flitzanu Last edited by Flitzanu; 02-25-2009 at 05:43 AM.

02-25-2009, 05:41 AM	#2
ZambucaLu I SEES ALL! Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 8,060	2100mah capacity...not output. Need to know output for it to work with the passthrough. Might be good for charging....I don't know because I've never used one that way....but need more info to see if it would work with the passthrough (unless I missed it there.) Lu __________________ New Suppliers READ THIS THREAD!

02-25-2009, 05:52 AM	#4
Flitzanu Debonair Elitist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK, U.S.A. Posts: 1,041 Tweet this post!	ok so let me rephrase then, and remove the passthrough part. for those of you (sun!) who have used one to charge, is there an OUTPUT rating that i should find, minimum, in order to use as a USB charger for batteries? they don't make passthroughs for 401 yet anyway, hehe. just a future option if i get a 901. or...should i just bypass this radio shack stuff and check out that Duracell one that smokingclam posted the other day from wally mart?? what i'm looking to do is get one of these packs...and probably a wall jack (mains) with usb plugs to charge it instead of from the pc. mostly for when i'm not near a pc. __________________ www.myspace.com/flitzanu

02-25-2009, 06:19 AM	#7
Flitzanu Debonair Elitist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK, U.S.A. Posts: 1,041 Tweet this post!	this maybe? iPhone 1G 3G USB Battery Charger Transmitter - iPod too - eBay (item 260353021509 end time Feb-25-09 16:57:05 PST) __________________ www.myspace.com/flitzanu

02-25-2009, 06:25 AM	#10
ZambucaLu I SEES ALL! Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 8,060	$30 + $12 shipping??? The duracell is probably a lot cheaper....something like $30 at the store or $20 online (if I recall correctly). Lu __________________ New Suppliers READ THIS THREAD!

02-25-2009, 05:44 AM	#3
Sun Vaporer Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 6,741	Flitzanu--You can use a battery pack to charge a battery--I do it all the time with mine. I looked at your link and I do not see the output specs of the usb--it should be 1000Ma or 1 AMP if you want to use it with a passthrough as you have read. Do not go by the mHA rating---Sun

02-25-2009, 06:10 AM	#6
The Wiz ECF Elite Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Emerald City,Oz Posts: 3,169	Flitz.......I recently puchased a battery pack off e-bay....This thing is a workhorse with a 901 passthrough....been using it every day for 10 days and it still has half a charge left...can't seem to post the link here but the sellers name is "styletechgroup".$34.99 or best offer with $9.99 shipping.Some specs are..cell capacity3000mAH..fully charged time 6 hours..car cigarette adapter included. Hope this helps...I really love this thing...Good Luck!......ps: Make an offer for $29.99 that's what I paid(wink wink)!

02-25-2009, 06:22 AM	#8
The Wiz ECF Elite Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Emerald City,Oz Posts: 3,169	Thar She Blows Flitz...........Vaping like crazy with it right now!.......Works great with an I-pod too!

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