{"id":613842,"date":"2009-12-23T16:45:27","date_gmt":"2009-12-23T21:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jkontherun.com\/?p=53014"},"modified":"2009-12-23T16:45:27","modified_gmt":"2009-12-23T21:45:27","slug":"nupower-charge-sync-review-%e2%80%94-one-solution-for-multiple-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.com\/index\/613842","title":{"rendered":"NuPower Charge & Sync Review \u2014 One Solution for Multiple Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"

So last month I noticed another portable device charger in the Newer Technologies NuPower Charge & Sync<\/a>. I’ve been using a review unit\u00a0for the past week and I’m generally impressed by this $39.95 solution<\/a>. The device itself is fairly light at just over three ounces, so it’s easy to pack and carry. There a slide-out lever on the back that exposes prongs to plug the device in — that’s the method used to charge the 1400 mAh Lithium Ion battery inside. A power button ensures that you’re not leaking any energy when not in use.<\/p>\n

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Most innovative about the NuPower Charge & Sync is the support for a wide range of mobile devices, which is something I place a high value on. I’m not one to buy a single solution for one device when I can purchase a solution that works for multiple devices. The NuPower manages this through three included cables: a 30-pin iPod\/iPhone connector, micro-USB and mini-USB. Each of these little cables are only eight inches long, but I find that to be a benefit. When not in use, they wrap around the battery pack in a little cutout channel, keeping the sides of the unit flush. It’s easy to swap out the cables, although I’d like to see a small carry pouch included to carry them. That small nit aside, with the cables this one charger works with my iPhone 3GS, my Palm Pre, a T-Mobile G1 and the Nokia N900 I have on loan. Due to the plastic on the connectors, I found a minor challenge using the cable with devices that have covers for their USB power ports — it took a little finagling to make this work with my Pre, for example.<\/p>\n

This charger should work with most mobile devices using these connectors, provided that the device is compatible with the power output of the NuPower Charge & Sync. The unit’s output voltage is a fairly generic 5.1V to 5.5V and provides 650 mA through the USB cables. The Newer Technologies folks tell me that portable cameras with micro-USB or mini-USB are supported as well, but I don’t have one to test with.<\/p>\n

When I first saw the NuPower Charge & Sync, I wondered what the “sync” part of the title meant. That’s where the USB cables come into play. The device itself is simply a battery, but the cables can be used to connect any compatible device with the USB port of a computer. So essentially, you’ve got some spare USB connections if you carry the NuPower Charge & Sync. With that kind of flexibility, I’d say this is a winner for anyone that carries multiple handsets or digital audio players.<\/p>\n

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