I looked to buy this the first time I saw it on a tech blog several weeks ago. It's a terrific piece to carry in my bag for those all too frequent times when my iPhone battery runs low. I've let it charge my phone several times and even used the phone while it was attached. It works as advertised.
What I love:
- The exterior is wonderful. It's the sort of non-spongy rubber that's hard to not rub with your finger when you're holding it.
- Seams. It is very well built. The top closes very well and the USB connector slots in nicely
- The size is perfect. It's about the size of a medium sized lighter, although it weighs less.
- Attention to detail is first rate. The keyring and its attachment are nicely built. I expected junky. The status light is very nice too. You can tell a lot of thought went into this.
- Bonus: it works while my iPhone is still in its hard shell case. I hadn't considered it might not when I purchased it.
In short, there is nothing I don't like about the device itself. If it sounds like I'm gushing it's because there is so many crappy iPhone add-ons out there and time after time I've been duped. The Juice Pack is at the other end of the spectrum.
What I don't like:
- The excessive packaging. There were two layers of non-recyclable plastic around it and a big piece of cardboard. The whole thing was almost as big as those long box CD cases from years ago. Mophie, you made a wonderful device. Please don't wrap it in so much future landfill! This is the *only* reason I didn't give it 5 stars.
I would buy this again if I needed something for those emergencies when my phone has no charge. They sell bigger and more powerful versions but this one is the right size for me.