Comments on: iPhone Battery Comparison Review

By: DavidH

DavidH — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:42:18 +0000

BIG BOSS! This post, in part, started my search for a portable means to recharge the iPhone while on the run. After reading many reviews of many devices, I decided on a just mobile gum pro (http://www.just-mobileonline.com/products_chargerseries_9.html). It received good reviews by iLounge and others. It has worked well for over a year on my iPhones (3G and 3GS), and on other devices that recharge via USB. It deliveres 5VDC 1000mA. I would highly recommend it, except…

I was recharging my 3GS last night while wrapping presents, and clicked the headphone controller to start listening to something on iPod, and … nothing. I fished out the 3GS, and it was dead. It showed the empty battery with a sliver of red on the bottom, and it had entered its shut down or sleep mode. I hooked it up to an Apple “plug in” recharger all night, and it did not recharge. I went on irc iPhone chat (irc%3A%2F%2Firc.osx86.hu%2Fiphone), and a couple of OPs were very critical of my having used an external battery, like I was a retard. So, I must admit I am mystified, and am wondering whether I should limit all recharging to Apple approved products.

On a separate subject, the 3GS won’t charge or get out of sleep mode, except for DFU mode, which is the only time iTunes will notice the 3GS. However, an attempt to restore fails with an alert message using the code 3014. Right now, my only option is to head to the Genius Bar and hope they don’t somehow discover that the 3GS is jailbroken. With luck, I’ll walk out with a new or factory restored 3GS. But, if you have any ideas …

By: 100%FreeIphone

100%FreeIphone — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:51:54 +0000

really nice post.

By: qnc

qnc — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:08:56 +0000

Thanks, great review.

By: killerboychile

killerboychile — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:04:02 +0000

Hi dude, about energy support, check “powermonkey”
Is great and can give to my Iphone 3g 2,5 times full charge…..

By: Bernie B

Bernie B — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:16:11 +0000

I agree totally. I just got a Richard Solo 1800 and never did a full discharge of the iphone test until I read your review. So after draining the iPhone to the red lightning bolt, I charged my iPhone with the Richard Solo 1800 and after about 1 1/2-2 hours I was at a full recharge (with the red light flashing on my Richard Solo to recharge it). It is a great product, the only disappointment is I have to take my iPhone out of it’s silicone/rubber like case to charge it with the RS 1800. The flashlight is decent but I find yours (BigBoss) even brighter! (LOL). Bossman, how do i toggle my email accounts in SB Settings? There used to be a toggle switch in Bossprefs but nothing in SBSettings. Please help.

Thanks BB, you’re the man!

By: Garet

Garet — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:01:24 +0000

FYI: The Incase Power Slider is on sale right now at bestbuy for $79.99. Just ordered one myself. Thanks Big Boss!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:59:01 +0000

Lucky bastard. U get to test out all sorts of toys :)

Is there any battery pack of any sort that is a pass through and allows the standard charging cable to charge both the battery and the phone simultaneously or one then the next automatically?

By: JimmyC2956

JimmyC2956 — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:22:06 +0000

The mophie is similar to the incase, but has 1800 mAh instead of Incase’s 1330 mAh

By: johnny0

johnny0 — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:38:32 +0000

Your results are different from mine.

I ran the following test today — I completely discharged my iPhone battery until I got the lightning bolt / plug icon. I attached my Richard Solo 1800 and I got to a 100% charge in just under two hours. During the charge time I still used my iPhone for email (three accounts, 15 minute check) over 3G and a few calls. I then discharged my iPhone again and got up to 10% charge before the RS shut itself off.

I’ve had mine for about four months and have never not seen a full charge. Other reviews show the same:

http://daringfireball.net/2008/11/richard_solo_1800

If you are only seeing a 75% charge you might want to return the unit for a replacement.

By: Mason

Mason — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:20:16 +0000

I’m glad you will do this! I am very happy with the product.

Note that in other parts of the web you may see reviews for the “Brando iPower.” Brando is just a reseller who marks up the product more than dealextreme.

The only issues I’ve had with it:

1) It does not seem to sync with knock-off iphone/ipod cables, only original Apple cables. But the knock off cables are still fine for charging.

2) The little rubber footpads came off. Not a big deal since I removed them to tighten the little screws anyway.

3) The little speaker is tinny, but so what! I didn’t buy it for the speaker and it’s louder than the built in one. None of the others even have a speaker.

4) The “flash” is dim, but so what! I didn’t buy it for the flash and it is bright enough to help me see in a very dark room. Not useful at all as a flash.

My wish would be if a manufacturer would put in an amplified antenna. I saw that crappy griffin case with an antenna built in, so I know it could be done right. If someone put in a 1-3db antenna, with a powered boost even, that would be fantastic. The batteries are big enough they could even put in a large telescoping antenna.