- Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and all other iPod devices except shuffle Works great with the iPhone 4s
- Small and lightweight for pocket, purse or briefcase also has a Built in Red laser pointer and LED white flashlight and fits easily to any iPhone case
- USB retractable cable connects Smart Backup Battery directly to computers USB port, car charger, or AC wall adapter for convenient charging
- Smart, automatic on/off charging technology protects the battery from overcharging; Advanced circuitry keeps battery cool to touch
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Product Description
This external battery has 1800 mAh of capacity, which is enough to completely charge your iPhone or iPod, and have reserve power left over. Compatible with iPhone 2G, 3G, 3Gs, 4, 4s and all iPod models except iPod shuffle. Gives more than double the battery time. The battery includes a built in ultra bright flashlight and a laser pointer. Complete package includes 1800 mAh backup battery, mini USB to apple connector cable, USB retractable charging cable, USB dual port car charger, and AC adapter wall charger.
Features Overview
- Compatible with iPhone 2G/3G/3GS/4 and 4s,
- Gives you more than double the battery time
- Small and lightweight for pocket, purse or briefcase
- High-quality plastic case is light and durable
- Snaps on to iPhone / iPod instantly — no bulky cable
- Latching mechanism securely attaches to iPhone
- Included support brace securely attaches to iPhone, providing additional stability while in the hand
- Built in Red laser pointer and LED white flashlight
- Complete kit includes USB retractable charging cable, dual USB port car charger, and USA AC adapter [100-240V, 50-60Hz] wall charger (works with any international plug adapter
- Smart, automatic on/off charging technology protects the battery from overcharging
- Advanced circuitry keeps battery cool to touch
- Blue, green, red LEDs indicate charging status
Technical Specifications
* 1800mAh polymerized lithium-ion battery
* Fully charged to 100% in about 5 hours or less
* Output: DC 5V +/- 0.25V
* Output current: 500mA
* Battery weighs: 2.3 oz
* Battery measures: [5.3 x 1.3 x 11.2 cm]
Package Includes
* 1800 mAh battery
* 2G/3G/4/4s support brace
* USB retractable charging cable
* USB dual-port car charger
* USA AC adapter [100-240V, 50-60Hz] wall charger
* Instruction Manual
Features Overview
- Compatible with iPhone 2G/3G/3GS/4 and 4s,
- Gives you more than double the battery time
- Small and lightweight for pocket, purse or briefcase
- High-quality plastic case is light and durable
- Snaps on to iPhone / iPod instantly — no bulky cable
- Latching mechanism securely attaches to iPhone
- Included support brace securely attaches to iPhone, providing additional stability while in the hand
- Built in Red laser pointer and LED white flashlight
- Complete kit includes USB retractable charging cable, dual USB port car charger, and USA AC adapter [100-240V, 50-60Hz] wall charger (works with any international plug adapter
- Smart, automatic on/off charging technology protects the battery from overcharging
- Advanced circuitry keeps battery cool to touch
- Blue, green, red LEDs indicate charging status
Technical Specifications
* 1800mAh polymerized lithium-ion battery
* Fully charged to 100% in about 5 hours or less
* Output: DC 5V +/- 0.25V
* Output current: 500mA
* Battery weighs: 2.3 oz
* Battery measures: [5.3 x 1.3 x 11.2 cm]
Package Includes
* 1800 mAh battery
* 2G/3G/4/4s support brace
* USB retractable charging cable
* USB dual-port car charger
* USA AC adapter [100-240V, 50-60Hz] wall charger
* Instruction Manual
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
I am completely addicted to my iPhone 3GS. Since I travel for work, I am constantly on the phone, using my wireless headphones: Altec Lansing 906/R US BackBeat Headphone with Dongle, which help drain the battery through bluetooth usage, playing games, listening to music, and surfing the web. My iPhone 3GS battery was lasting 5-7 hours on a good day, and with my travel scheduling requiring me to constantly be on the go, between airports, trains, rental cars, and customer meetings, I was continuously finding myself with a near dead battery and no way to recharge.
I ordered the Richard Solo 1800 from the Skymall magazine online (from my iPhone, no doubt) as I was boarding a flight a few weeks ago. If you order from Skymall within 48 hours of taking a flight, they will give you $30 off of a $100 order, so I basically added $30 worth of free stuff to my order in addition to the battery, and Richard Solo included a $25 hard case for the iPhone 3G and 3GS for free, that allows you to connect the 1800 without removing the case. Nice!
PROs
* Works as advertised. I can recharge my iPhone completely starting at 30-40% power to 100% full during the time that you have to turn your electronics off during take off and landing.
* Flashlight and laser pointer are nice, but as a traveling technical sales engineer, I already have an arsenal of presentation clickies in my bag, so I don't use them.
* Connector clip works well and provides sturdy support between iPhone and 1800 battery.
* My battery life went from 5-7 hours to almost 20 hours. I have yet to find myself in a situation where I can't recharge completely in 30 mins or less, and you can use the phone while it is charging from the battery.
CONs
* The thing is big. It's almost as big as the iPhone itself. It's hard to type or play games using the touch screen while the battery is connected.
* More cables to tote. However - you can charge the battery and the iPhone simultaneously using the microSD cable that comes with the battery. The iPhone will charge first, then the 1800 will charge when the iPhone is full. I usually plug both up at night, and they are both full in the morning.
* Expensive. There are tons of competitive products out there for half the cost. Brookstone has a battery for $30. The real key is the power. The iPhone itself has a 1400 mAh battery in it, so if you want a full charge out of a spare battery, it has to also be at least 1400 mAh. That justified the cost for me.
The only other battery that I found that had the same (actually more) level of power as the Richard Solo was the PhoneSuit MiLi Power Pack - External iPhone Battery Pack, 2000mAh for iPhone 3GS, 3G, 2G, but it had mixed performance reviews compared to the Richard Solo, which had top ratings everywhere I looked.
Overall I am very satisfied - I can now satisfy my iPhone addiction without suffering any nasty withdrawals from the battery dying!
I ordered the Richard Solo 1800 from the Skymall magazine online (from my iPhone, no doubt) as I was boarding a flight a few weeks ago. If you order from Skymall within 48 hours of taking a flight, they will give you $30 off of a $100 order, so I basically added $30 worth of free stuff to my order in addition to the battery, and Richard Solo included a $25 hard case for the iPhone 3G and 3GS for free, that allows you to connect the 1800 without removing the case. Nice!
PROs
* Works as advertised. I can recharge my iPhone completely starting at 30-40% power to 100% full during the time that you have to turn your electronics off during take off and landing.
* Flashlight and laser pointer are nice, but as a traveling technical sales engineer, I already have an arsenal of presentation clickies in my bag, so I don't use them.
* Connector clip works well and provides sturdy support between iPhone and 1800 battery.
* My battery life went from 5-7 hours to almost 20 hours. I have yet to find myself in a situation where I can't recharge completely in 30 mins or less, and you can use the phone while it is charging from the battery.
CONs
* The thing is big. It's almost as big as the iPhone itself. It's hard to type or play games using the touch screen while the battery is connected.
* More cables to tote. However - you can charge the battery and the iPhone simultaneously using the microSD cable that comes with the battery. The iPhone will charge first, then the 1800 will charge when the iPhone is full. I usually plug both up at night, and they are both full in the morning.
* Expensive. There are tons of competitive products out there for half the cost. Brookstone has a battery for $30. The real key is the power. The iPhone itself has a 1400 mAh battery in it, so if you want a full charge out of a spare battery, it has to also be at least 1400 mAh. That justified the cost for me.
The only other battery that I found that had the same (actually more) level of power as the Richard Solo was the PhoneSuit MiLi Power Pack - External iPhone Battery Pack, 2000mAh for iPhone 3GS, 3G, 2G, but it had mixed performance reviews compared to the Richard Solo, which had top ratings everywhere I looked.
Overall I am very satisfied - I can now satisfy my iPhone addiction without suffering any nasty withdrawals from the battery dying!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
I bought this for my mother-in-law for Christmas. See really likes it (as she tells me).
Pro:
+Works as advertised! Extends the phone a few hours, recharges it very quickly
+Comes with the chargers needed, including a cigarette lighter that drives a USB power cable
+Charges itself (and the iPhone) very quickly
+Compatible with 1, 2, and 3G iPhones and I think it should therefore also work with iPod too
+Pretty green... came packed in a tiny, mostly paper/cardboard, box, as did the accessories
+Much more powerful than older models
Con:
-Extra cables to lug around... wished the 1800 power supply used the iPhone/IPod connector! I think it could have
-It does hang out there pretty far when connected to (charging/powering) the iPhone
Bottom line: Highly recommended for the iPhone gamer/surfing addict, especially if you travel at all.
Pro:
+Works as advertised! Extends the phone a few hours, recharges it very quickly
+Comes with the chargers needed, including a cigarette lighter that drives a USB power cable
+Charges itself (and the iPhone) very quickly
+Compatible with 1, 2, and 3G iPhones and I think it should therefore also work with iPod too
+Pretty green... came packed in a tiny, mostly paper/cardboard, box, as did the accessories
+Much more powerful than older models
Con:
-Extra cables to lug around... wished the 1800 power supply used the iPhone/IPod connector! I think it could have
-It does hang out there pretty far when connected to (charging/powering) the iPhone
Bottom line: Highly recommended for the iPhone gamer/surfing addict, especially if you travel at all.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Richard Solo is very slick, light and handy external battery for iPhone. I'm very happy with it as I'm never worried about running out of iPhone battery anymore. I was also looking for a laser pointer so incidentally this serves that purpose too. I would hate to add bulk to my iPhone so opted for this one instead of the Mophie Juice pack.
The device is so light that you can actually talk on iPhone while its attached to your iPhone. This turns iPhone into a very long kind of phone set, but saves the battery and is very comfortable to to hold during the call. Even though I don't travel often, but whenever I do .. this device is always with me now. Highly recommended.
I had excellent customer service experience with the Richard Solo team. When I lost one of the plastic connectors and emailed them, got a reply within half an hour. They also sent me replacement covers by first class shipping absolutely free of cost. Amazing!
The device is so light that you can actually talk on iPhone while its attached to your iPhone. This turns iPhone into a very long kind of phone set, but saves the battery and is very comfortable to to hold during the call. Even though I don't travel often, but whenever I do .. this device is always with me now. Highly recommended.
I had excellent customer service experience with the Richard Solo team. When I lost one of the plastic connectors and emailed them, got a reply within half an hour. They also sent me replacement covers by first class shipping absolutely free of cost. Amazing!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
ok, brookstones is better
a little cumbersome & lock doesn't really lock it onto the ipod or iphone, but when you need emergency power, it works Haven't had a use for the laser pointer feature yet
Published 21 days ago by kris haghi
iPhone/iPod External Battery
I am extremely well pleased with my purchase of the RichardSolo 1800 External Battery Pack for my iPhone & iPod. I would recommend it to anyone that owns an iPhone or iPod.
Published 4 months ago by Trudie R. Casey
Charges I-phone but connection is touchy
This does work. It has saved the day on many occasions. However, the connection with the I-phone is quite touchy and this does make it difficult at times to maintain the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Greg
IPhone battery backup
Anyone who lives in Hurricane alley as I do, needs this for backup. It kept me in touch with my family during Irene. Add one to your list along with flashlights and water... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jen
Missing parts
Arrived without a main component - the charger that goes to the wall outlet. I was so excited to receive this extra battery for my iPhone, but it was kind of obselete since I... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Michelle Tsang
Works with an iPhone 4
I have just received this item so I haven't had a chance to thoroughly test it but, I charged the battery overnight and it is now charging my Iphone 4. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Linda L. Robinett
very Good Iphone battery
This is a very good external battery for the Iphone. It allows you the necessary power to make it through a full day with the phone.
Published 20 months ago by Martin D. Handler
AWESOME
During my flight-I saw this product in a magazine. I have used it several times & because I carry it in my purse-my friend needed to charge her phone-wholla!!!!!!! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Carole D. Vetter
Works!
Our flight to Africa was 22 hours each way and we would then be staying in tents. The kids wanted to be have the ability to listen to their ipods, so I purchased this battery... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Judy Neal Schmitz
Perfectly portable!!!
Perfect to carry anywhere, purse, pocket. Charges quickly! A little ackward if you want to use the phone while charging but overall very pleased!!
Published 23 months ago by Rollo Tomasi
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