iGo PS00273-0001 Charge Anywhere Universal Power Extender (Black)

by iGo

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.5 x 2.3 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002WCCQQA
• Item model number: PS00273-0001
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,317 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 1, 2009

Product Description

The iGo Charge Anywhere Power Extender allows the user to charge their device both plugged and unplugged. During use as a wall charger, the internal battery recharges and is ready to provide power when away from outlets. Works as a wall charger to charge almost any device while simultaneously charging its integrated battery for device charging away from a wall outlet. Two USB outputs for simultaneous device charging. Includes iGo USB charging cable for even lighter travel. Small and lightweight - fits in your pocket.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for smart phones, iPods and digital cameras, May 27, 2010

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Katherine Dillon "woodk6" (La Jolla, CA) - See all my reviews
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I can't tell you how much I love this product. I have an iPhone. The normal battery life is ok but not that great. I was at an all day event and needed to check my emails multiple times and be ready for a call from home as I had a sitter there. My phone started to die. A friend loaned me her iGo. I plugged it into my phone for just a little bit (I was worried about using all her spare energy), maybe 20 minutes. I had enough juice in my iPhone for another hour, maybe more, I don't know because after that I put it on my car charger. Anyway, that was my first intro to iGo.

I have a website. I received an iGo charger complimentary to test. Let me say, I NEVER also write Amazon reviews for things I receive in a similar nature. For the sake of disclaimer I have to throw this out there, but let me clarify I live in La Jolla and I can buy my own gadgets. :)

All that aside, I LOVE THIS. I probably would pay 3x the price for it because for my lifestyle, I need the extra charge. We travel a lot overseas. This does not need a voltage converter which for me is huge since we travel to London and Hong Kong a lot where the voltage is different (you'll still need a cheap plug converter, but not an actual voltage converter). It's small and I don't notice it in my purse or diaper bag. My daughter has an iTouch that she plays educational games on and all sorts of other electronic devices. iGo can boost almost all of them. For a long haul flight, this is a necessity for parents and children.

And how awful is it when the battery in your digital camera dies? I am constantly forgetting to monitor the battery life in my camera. I'm a busy mom, I forget. So now I don't have to worry about it since I have an iGo.

My husband is so sold on iGo (we have a Power Smart Tower too) that we're going to buy the Laptop Anywhere Charger and a bunch of the Power Smart Wall plugs as a part of our going green strategy. He's been asking forever to look into products that prevent vampire electrical usage (is that the right term?).

Sorry, don't mean to sound like an iGo commercial but we're just honest fans. Try it, you'll like it. Everyone I know that has one loves it.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well made and dependable, September 4, 2010

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nybiblio - See all my reviews

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This review is from: iGo PS00273-0001 Charge Anywhere Universal Power Extender (Black) (Electronics)

I have this, a solar powered battery charger and the full iGo charger for laptops. This little unit is the one I found most useful during my recent travels in an undeveloped country. This charger is compact, light and best of all, provides a full charge for my iPad, iPod and Droid. That said, it isn't possible to charge an iPad and any other gadget at the same time. The iPad pulls down too much power, but it is possible to charge two lower power items (i.e., a Droid and iPod Touch) simultaneously.

You do not need to purchase iGo cables and tips if you prefer not to - except for the iPad. The USB slot accepts the cables which were sent with your gadgets.

NOTE: The correct iGo tip for iPad is the A61, which is an older tip from the days of the first iPod. The current iPod tip (A133, or something like that) won't work for the iPad.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Saver of a product, June 28, 2010

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S. K. Baxter (USA) - See all my reviews
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Not only does it provide good extra power, but while plugged in the AC it charges my phone much faster that using the USB on my computer.