Music Power 0900-72 Encore Dual Port USB AC Charger with Rechargeable Extended Battery

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Music Power 0900-72 ENCORE is a rechargeable extended battery for your iPod, Zune, MP3 player and many other USB chargeable devices and it's dual port USB AC Charger. Two power sources in one, the portable power you need for your busy lifestyle. Includes extended play rechargeable LiPO battery-Pack providing two times the run time. Dual port USB charger enables two devices to be charged at once. The ultimate power source for keeping the music and video playing. USB charging cables not included.

Product Description

Rechargeable iPod Chrgr

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 1.7 x 8.6 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000QFNK6K
• Item model number: 0900-72
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,386 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Emergency backup!, July 19, 2007

By	Alex Mitchell IV (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This product is truly unique. It has 2 charging ports for simultaneous charging of 2 devices and a "Extended Battery". The extended battery allows for charging or extending use while away from an AC outlet. The other unique feature is that the battery in the Encore is replaceable! I haven't found these feature in competing products.

I have used this device on my shuffle for a few months. I now have an iPhone that I was happy to see it work with. I love the fact that I plug it in and charge up my iPhone with the added benefit of the rechargeable battery in the Encore charging while my phone charges. I keep the musicPower Encore in my computer bag while I'm in the field so I can plug it in to extend play or talk time on my iPhone. So far it seems to offer about 1 hour and 15 minutes of charge time on my iPhone before the Encore battery is exhausted. According to apple spec this could translate into roughly 3 hours of talk time, or 7 hours of music play on the iPhone.

I recently gave a musicPower Encore as a birthday gift to someone who has a Blackberry. I'll be curious to see if the battery in the Blackberry can be charged completely by the battery in the Encore.
This device is versatile, unique, and for the capabilities... affordable.

The Solo and Duet also look compelling if you don't need the extended battery found in the Encore. Those models come in at a lower price point than the Encore while still being cheaper than Apple's $29 charger.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great features but marginal execution..., August 24, 2007

By	The Traveller "Bristol View" - See all my reviews

The features are excellent, two USB chargers plus battery for recharging without AC. The wall charger works as expected, allowing 2 USB devices to charge, so no waiting for one to finish before plugging in the other. I use this nightly to charge up my mobile phone and Bluetooth headset. The battery does not list it's capacity, not in the documentation and not even on the battery itself. This makes one question how weak it is. I let my phone go completely dead and was able to bring it to a full charge using only the battery, but only once. The battery in the Encore had no juice left, so it is pretty low capacity. Most USB battery based changers can push 2 or 3 recharges, this can do only one. It did work though, so it can help while in the field or airplane. I wish the battery capacity were higher, and wish it was better built (it just feels cheap and cheesy) but the features are good. So far, it does what it says.

EDIT: September 2008
It's been just over a year now. This unit travelled with me for most of that time. It just DIED. It will no longer charge the internal battery, and it will no longer charge either of the 2 USB devices able to be attached to it, even when plugged into the wall. Nothing, completely dead. (NOTE: The battery is fine, it can be charged by another charger, but not this device...) I suspect it is out of warranty as well. What was that about marginal execution? Perhaps that was a bit too generous. (Still great features, maybe a less than marginal execution)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where has this been hiding??, August 10, 2007

By	Wild Bill (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

Until now I couldn't get power to my iPod and now iPhone whenever and where-ever I needed it. Now I can. This rechargeable battery and 2 port charger is awesome! I don't have to be connected to my computer or car to operate or charge my devices.

I also discovered that it charges my Blackberry as well! If you are on the go and want to make sure you have the juice for your videos/music/phone this is a cool charger that I highly recommend.