I don't use batteries anymore!

[ZambucaLu]

I got this off e-bay & can't believe how well it works. The price is great & the performance is unbelievable I have been vaping heavily for 5 days with a 901 & it's still showing half charge.

USB 2 Battery Pack & Charger for iPhone 1G 3G cell phon - eBay (item 260341022856 end time Jan-07-09 09:28:34 PST)

I was wondering how those ended up working out too. A few people mentioned they were going to get them but never reported back. I assumed they work.

Lu

 

[dc2k08]

No buttons, just plug in the USB passthrough to the mobile power pack. It's always on. Endless plumes!

I don't get it, isn't that going to ruin the atomizer if it is always hot though ?

 

[peachette]

I don't get it, isn't that going to ruin the atomizer if it is always hot though ?

No. It only turns on when you suck. -hee hee

It lasts me 10 hours

 

[SuperStack]

Nifty idea.

So does the power gradually drop off on these at all, or does it stay high and then go off a cliff when a recharge is needed? The latter would be much preferable of course.

 

[dc2k08]

gotit, as you are using a usb passthrough which has a vacuum switch installed, this controls the power. don't know why i did not realise this, brain's not functioning. back to sleep for me.

 

[peachette]

Nifty idea.

So does the power gradually drop off on these at all, or does it stay high and then go off a cliff when a recharge is needed? The latter would be much preferable of course.

I haven't experienced a drop off in power at all. Every vape is like a fresh battery.

I just got it yesterday and used it 10 hours straight, it is lasting so long .. I'll let you know when and if it gets weak.

 

[SuperStack]

BTW, can you vape from the battery pack while it's actually charging? ie. Just leave it plugged in and vape continuously...?

 

[equazcion]

I just took a look at the PDF documentation for the APC device, and it apparently does have "on" and "sleep" modes. It automatically sleeps after 15 minutes of non-use.

APC Mobile Power Pack, 10Wh

 

[equazcion]

BTW, can you vape from the battery pack while it's actually charging? ie. Just leave it plugged in and vape continuously...?

According to that PDF I just mentioned, yes, you can use the device while it's plugged into the wall outlet.

 

[GabbyD]

There's a bunch of these on ebay as well. We should make sure we're not bidding against one another! LOL!

 

[peachette]

BTW, can you vape from the battery pack while it's actually charging? ie. Just leave it plugged in and vape continuously...?

Yes it will power the USB passthru while charging. This would allow for continuous non-stop use. But of course the same thing could be accomplished without the battery pack just by using a computers USB port or a USB power supply plugged into the wall. The big advantage of the battery pack is mobility.

 

[equazcion]

$27 w/free US shipping: APC MOBILE POWER PACK UPB 10 - eBay (item 170290573607 end time Jan-28-09 14:23:48 PST)

 

[SuperStack]

According to that PDF I just mentioned, yes, you can use the device while it's plugged into the wall outlet.

That's very cool then. It seems to solve all the issues associated with both normal batteries and using a USB pass-thru directly. A win-win overall I think.

 

[SuperStack]

Yes it will power the USB passthru while charging. This would allow for continuous non-stop use. But of course the same thing could be accomplished without the battery pack just by using a computers USB port or a USB power supply plugged into the wall. The big advantage of the battery pack is mobility.

Yes that's exactly the primary advantage Peachette, mobility is a non-trivial issue because many don't sit at their computers non-stop.

Thanks for all the info

 

[Tex]

Great info and something worth a try

 

[swanee]

Sweet i really love the sleek look of that apc pack i have to have one

 

[camoruin]

Nice, just bought 2. My batteries have been the worst issue with all this since I got the juice and drip situations under control. This should solve this. I also have a pee wee USB charger, not pass thru, so I can in theory charge one while using the other, without having to look like Im smoking a hard drive. Tho I will probably do that too, who am I kidding.

 

[New Year quitter]

Please can one of you nice folk provide a link to where i can get one on Uk eBay? Having never owned a mobile phone I don't know much about these batteries and I don't want to get one that isn't compatible.
Thanks.

 

[Dukeboy08]

this is alot cheaper.. well not that much but under $20 for this onme and has lot more adapters than the other ones..
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.7930
http://www.bestofferbuy.com/6in1-10...ource=gbase&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=gbase

 

[equazcion]

DealExtreme: $18.44 6-in-1 10000mAh Portable Power Battery Pack (NDS Lite/NDS/PSP/Cell Phones/MP3/MP4)

Looks interesting -- notice the lack of a wall plug in the pictures. According to the comments you charge it from USB instead of outlet.