Volta Ext 2100 mAh Battery for 5G Ipod Ext Docking Pack For 5G Video Ipod, iPod Classic, iPod Touch, and iPhone 3G, 3GS, and 4G

by Sonnet Technologies

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 0.6 x 0.1 inches ; 7.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000GKLFS0
• Item model number: BAT-EXT
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 1, 2006

Product Description

Re-invigorate your iPod with a high-capacity battery from Sonnet. Enjoy the luxury of extended video playtime combined with a charged iPod with video. Volta increases the total video playtime up to 16 hours or up to 80 hours of music listening pleasure. Sonnet's Volta rechargeable battery provides one of the most powerful and complete booster battery solutions for iPod with video. Volta contains a rechargeable Lithium-polymer battery, compatible for hundred of uses. Featuring a slim and sleek design, Volta's case is made from rugged aluminum with a glossy black finish. The iPod simply docks to Volta, which clips to the back of the iPod. A spacer pad is included for the slimmer iPod model. The combined unit stands for easy viewing and features four LEDs on the front to indicate charging status and remaining charge level. As a complete booster battery solution, Volta includes a charging cable that can be used with any computer, AC adapter or car charger with USB port. It comes with a detachable belt clip for easy portability. Output Voltage - 5.0V Maximum Output Current - 600mA Charge Voltage - 5.0V Maximum Charge - 490mA Charge Time - 5.5 Hours Easy to follow, detailed video instructions (English, French, German, Japanese) on included CD-ROM Dimensions - 2.0 x 4.4 x 1.0 inch

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Exchanged Volta Works Fine, March 12, 2007

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James T. (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Volta Ext 2100 mAh Battery for 5G Ipod Ext Docking Pack For 5G Video Ipod, iPod Classic, iPod Touch, and iPhone 3G, 3GS, and 4G (Office Product)

March 11, 2007

I just got this yesterday and have yet to use it with my black 80 GB iPod. I purchased this after reading a lot of the reviews at iloungedotcom about all the different external battery packs available.

Attached to my black iPod, it looks great. The Volta's design integrates nicely with the iPod. Sonnet should also make a white version for the white iPods. The belt clip that comes with the Volta is a tight fit and is hard to get on and off. Once the clip is on, however, the Volta is securely attached to the iPod. The clip assembly does not even slide up or down the length of the iPod while attached. I tried attaching the belt clip once and probably won't use it in fear of scratching the face of the iPod.

The only small complaint I have is that the black dock connector-to-USB cable that comes with the Volta did not fit as well in the iPod dock connection as the Apple cable that comes with the iPod. I didn't try to force it into the dock connection.

Also, the Volta instruction booklet states that the iPod needs to be removed before charging the Volta although I emailed Sonnet customer service and the reply stated that it was acceptable to charge both the Volta and the iPod simultaneously.

March 16, 2007

I have had a chance to actually use the Volta. I ran down my 80GB ipod Video and used the Volta to charge it. I got less than two full charges. Now I am trying to charge the Volta fully again and it doesn't seem to be charging. I contacted Sonnet support and they said I must have a faulty unit. I will have to exchange this one.

March 19, 2007

I received my replacement Volta after the first one wouldn't charge anymore. I took it out of the box and tried to turn it on and no LED's would come on. It took a couple of minutes of charging before the red charging LED came on.

It has been charging for over 8 hours and the red LED has not turned off yet. It's supposed to turn off when charging is complete and fully charging the unit is supposed to only take approximately 6 hours. I will charge this longer to see if the LED turns off.

March 20, 2007

I woke up to find a fully charged Volta.

March 27, 2007

I used the Volta over the weekend from Thursday to Monday and it finally died Monday afternoon leaving me with a fully charged iPod. I have charged it again with no problems whatsoever. I would recommend this product to others.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does exactly what I'd hoped for, July 6, 2007

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Scott Powell "scott_powell" (Santa Monica, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Volta Ext 2100 mAh Battery for 5G Ipod Ext Docking Pack For 5G Video Ipod, iPod Classic, iPod Touch, and iPhone 3G, 3GS, and 4G (Office Product)

A fly cross-country a lot and am so cramped in coach that I can't read or work with the laptop.

So I watch a lot of TV shows on the ipod. But the battery always dies during the flight.

But with the Volta battery, I don't have that problem anymore. Indeed, on my last trip I started watching before we took off and watched straight through to landing (paused during take off an ascent of course). And the Volta had battery life to spare.

Because my iPod's pretty full, I suspect I'm more likely to run out of video to watch before the Volta runs out of battery.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works GREAT, March 17, 2007

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Scott Schlaefli (Fort Worth, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Volta Ext 2100 mAh Battery for 5G Ipod Ext Docking Pack For 5G Video Ipod, iPod Classic, iPod Touch, and iPhone 3G, 3GS, and 4G (Office Product)

Works Great last a long time!

If it is dead when you get it in the box just charge it over night and it will be good to go.