CTCstore 1900mAh External Backup Battery Charger for iPhone (Rechargeable)-WORKS FOR 3GS, iPhone 3G, 2G, iTouch, iPod Nano

Poorly made. 2010-07-12

Reviewer: Aaron Smith

I purchased two of these before going on a road trip. Both of them were DOA. Neither my iPhone 3G or my friend's iPhone 3GS would recognize either of the chargers. I had hoped for a cheap and easy solution to battery issues while on long trips but I didnt think cheap meant "does not work at all".

A good quick little charge 2010-07-09

Reviewer: K. Ross

I purchased it use as an emergency charge for when I am on a long trip or awy from a plug in for a day. You can use this to bring the iphone from dead to 20% in a couple of minutes to make that emergncy call or text.

Very good Product.. but 2010-06-25

Reviewer: Emillie

This is a very good product, i can recharge my iphone 3g up to 4 times!!!! takes forever to charge this little guy i think up to 5 hours.. but nevertheless i am satisfied.. the reason i put 4 stars is because once my iphone is charged with this - the battery seems to die much faster than if i charged it through a plug or pc or car... which i find odd.. but otherwise great product! doesnt come with an instruction manual though :/ id like to get a full use of my product o well :]

Leave your battery life woes behind.. 2010-06-23

Reviewer: S. Hoffmann

I have an iPod Touch 2nd generation and this battery is a wonderful, inexpensive accessory to own. I wasn't too happy with the battery life of the iPod touch but with this battery augmentation I can use it heavily (games, internet surfing) all day long and not worry about recharging until I go to bed. I would just give it a break on occasion because the iPod can get warm. As a side bar, I've used it a lot more lately because of corporate restrictions at work. Anyone with an unlocked Nokia e60 on up should get the program Joiku ($12!) to turn your phone into a hotspot. Just make sure you have a data plan and having an unlocked phone keeps you-know-who from knowing what kind of phone you're using and not paying the smart phone data plan. It's kind of slow but you can browse on your terms (he he he...) I will be getting a hand-me-down 3G S soon so this ad hoc system will go bye bye.

The battery is housed in a plastic case with a brushed aluminum bezel with 4 blue led charge level indicators and a charge level button to see how much juice is left when not connected. It is slightly bulky but light and I would have preferred it in black but it works and it isn't unsightly. The connector is standard for both iPhones 3g and 3gs and iPod Touch 1st-3rd generation (I tested it with my friends devices). The battery unit charges up quickly from 1-1 1/2 hrs. yYou need to charge it for 4 hours the first time.

I can charge both devices simultaneously with the standard cable while they are connected. I often keep the battery connected while in use and only let the iPod battery discharge on occasion to keep the iPod Touch battery in good condition. My battery App suggests I let it run down below 20% at least 1x per month to do a full cycle recharge. My only gripe is that the audio port is blocked while it is connected which is why I give it 4.5 stars. Not so for the iPhone though!

perfect in my 3gs iphone 2010-06-22

Reviewer: chii

love it !!!! especially when i am having a trip ... this is very very convenient, love how the color blend on my iphone .... whenever i am low on battery just plug it in ...