Reddit reviews Anker PowerCore+ Mini, 3350mAh Lipstick-Sized Portable Charger (Premium Aluminum Power Bank), One of The Most Compact External Batteries, Compatible with iPhone Xs/XR, Android Smartphones and More
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The Anker Advantage: Join the 50 million+ powered by our leading technology.High-Speed Charging: PowerIQ detects your device to deliver its fastest possible charge speed up to 1 amp. (Press the power button before charging your device.)Ultra-Compact: Our original lipstick-shaped aluminum design (3.7 × 0.9 × 0.9in, 3oz). Recharges in 3-4 hours with a 1 amp adapter (not included) and the included Micro USB cable. 2 amp Input.Backup Battery Life: Adds over one charge to an iPhone 6s or at least 80% to the Galaxy S6 and other high-power smartphones.What You Get: Anker PowerCore+ mini portable charger, Micro USB cable, travel pouch, welcome guide, our fan-favorite 18-month warranty, and friendly customer service. Lightning cable for iPhone / iPad sold separately.
This device must have some way of connecting to whatever device/battery it intends to charge. Very likely this is via micro-USB. Most extra batteries you get are similar and will have some standard way of connecting with your devices.
Most people don't actually get multiple copies of their phone battery itself. They get something like this.
Shoot, sorry, the deets were in the original post:
Anker Powercore+ Mini $16.99 (Also comes in Silver for a better match)
Velcro Ties $5.27 (Use reversed so they stick to the fabric)
Grand total: $22.26
USB cable is about a foot long.
As far as battery life, I don't know since the Go was at 50% when I connected it. It will take me some use to give an accurate battery estimate.Go battery is 2600 MAh and the battery I have attached is 3350 MAh. Estimated to last 4.5 to 5.5 hours combined.
Power output is 1 amp / 5 volt. Battery weight is 80 grams.
Edit: Something I'd like to point out about this mod is that it isn't permanent. The battery just slides out and the velcro loops will stay in position. I think some people are seeing this and interpreting it as a 24/7 solution of perpetually hot swapping batteries (which is of course an option), but if that gives you safety concerns this mod can be used sparingly as a stopgap to finish your movie or your game or whatever before your battery runs out.
Hi there. I just went to Korea over the summer with my wife! Unfortunately we ended up on separate flights because we left/returned on separate days.
Not sure how much your husband has traveled before. I was absolutely DREADING the flight (4 hours to San Fran then 12 to Seoul for me) but I actually had a wonderful time and the trip itself went great.
Some tips:
Shouldn't be too bad overall. Like I said, I was so dreading the experience and actually my flight overall went super well. I'm totally open to it now in the future, where before I thought I would do this one trip and not fly so far again for a few years.
Good luck!
When I hiked I only recharged in town - didn't carry a spare battery. I rarely had to ration my music and almost never got down to 0%.
After the trail, I discovered the Anker Recharger: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005X1Y7I2
It's the size of a liptstick tube and 3oz. It fully charges my phone in a few minutes, and I get two full charges from it.
Put a battery pack in there so you don't need a USB power cable:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2
And an HDMI to mini HDMI cable to get rid of that adapter:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001M5BIX0
Edit: And you can add Qi charging to that battery for $10:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H7FJX7M
I carry the very convenient Anker Powercore+ mini. Small and lightweight. $10 at time of this post.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005X1Y7I2/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1449838809&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=power+bank+anker&dpPl=1&dpID=417yx2GOM4L&ref=plSrch
100% yes. Anker. There’s so many shit products out there. Anker consistently delivers in quality. I have 2 portable chargers from them and both are phenomenal. You do have to get a cord to plug into your phone, but they each come with a cord to charge and a carrying bag which is clutch:
Smaller lipstick one, OP- you’ll get just about 1 full charge on this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_69hpDb8N62XBJ
This one is bigger and heavier but still love it. You’ll get 2-3 full charges on it. (There are slimmer versions that I imagine are just as good power-wise, but I got this one on a flash deal and it’s been amazing): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DDF8CNK/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_f.hpDb538JMWG
I use these short charge cords and they’re great: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCL75QK/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_W7hpDbNV6QY9P
> I said "most of the way" you condescending fuck.
Salty AF
> the Android-isms are directly relevant
We're talking about charging here. The only relevant datapoint about Android phones is they generally have bigger batteries. That is it. Nothing else about them are relevant.
Here's the thing. Even with the expansion module this "keyfob" has all of 2,150mAh for $78. A single-18650-based power bank by a reputable vendor costs just $13. Oh you want more? $78 almost buys you TWO of this.
None of the above has a keychainable Lightning cable, but that costs either $20 by a name brand or $11 for a 6-pack by an off-brand. Either way the total cost still comes in below the $59 asking price for the basic smrtFOB, so how is this project not shitty?
Fuel Rods only have a capacity of 1100 mAh and cost $30.
This Anker has 3x the capacity and costs less than half what Disney charges for a Fuel Rod.
For $30 you could get this one which is 11x the capacity of a fuel rod.
Better off with an portable external battery charger, something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Astro-Mini-Ultra-Compact-Lipstick-Sized/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398868572&sr=8-1&keywords=external+battery+charger
Not that all of it was bought specifically for Go, but it's stuff I've found extremely useful for Ingress and exploring in General.
A couple of these Anker external batteries, they're decently priced and do their job.
I've been using an older model of the Surge backpack by the North Face for a few years and it's been extremely durable to this day.
Any brand will do, but I have a Hyrapak brand water bladder in my backpack. Holds a lot more than any water bottle and the tube just makes life easier.
It's by no means a necessity, but my Hammer multi-tool has gotten me out of a bunch of binds.
And of course a hat, sunglasses and a paracord bracelet are must haves, but I don't have links to the ones I have for those lol.
Toss in some trail mix, sketchbooks, a camera, some nice pens or markers and some purolator stickers and you've got yourself a go-to bag of stuff for a good, long pokemon adventure. Hope that helps maybe.
[This is my favorite single use charger] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=twister_B019I4SIX4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1). Each one is good for at least one full iphone recharge and they are small and compact to carry around. They are also pretty reliable (have never had one crap out on me as some cheap chargers do). The same brand also makes some good larger ones to keep back at camp as well.
Citibike but for idiots that won't spend 12 bucks on this.http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Lipstick-Sized-Portable-External-Technology/dp/B005X1Y7I2
> To be fair, I did exactly that and the product was an off-brand piece of shit.
Just don't buy from an off-brand. There are plenty of name brand external batteries, like this one, or this one, or even this one. Notice that they're all name brands (in terms of battery packs) and they all have at least a 4 star review. It's just a matter of knowing what you want, and doing a bit of research.
It's something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-Batteries/dp/B005X1Y7I2
missing the case.
They're usually referred to as "lipstick battery chargers"
Just going to throw out some general tips:
Turn down your brightness fully, set auto-lock to 1 minute or less, maybe enable airplane mode if you won't need data for a period of time. I know Greenify is often recommended for battery savings, but I've never used it so I can't speak much to it.
Look into getting an external battery pack: https://www.amazon.com/external-cell-phone-batteries/b?ie=UTF8&node=7073960011
The larger capacity the better, but obv the larger ones will be bigger. I have one that looks identical to this one and it works well using an USB A to C cable: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-High-Quality/dp/B005X1Y7I2/
You can even get a few small ones and charge them all up then just keep one or two on you at all times and you shouldn't have to change your phone habits at all since each of those small ones should fully top off your phone.
Edit: here is a pretty well reviewed 10000MAh pack: https://www.amazon.com/KMASHI-10000mAh-External-Battery-Portable/dp/B00JM59JPG You should be able to get 2+ charges on your Nexus 6P with this one.
go with the 32 one.
optional: a little anker battery or a long usb cable to charge the Go with your pc.
install skybox to play media over network and you are set.
If you're that worried about it, you could always get a small power bank. Sure it's not as convenient as a removable battery, but I don't see those coming back anytime soon.
I know it sucks and I want bigger batteries too. But there are power banks that weight almost nothing. This one weighs 80 grams and provides 3350 mAh. Enough for a note 8 full charge.
My team brought a small USB Battery Charger. Kept our phone at full power each day (9 am to ~Midnight) of the con. We had a 3200mAh 5V/2A, which I could not find online. So here are two I would recommend:
Anker PowerCore+ mini, 3350mAh, 5V/1A (this is a slower charge), small form-factor.
Anker PowerCore 5000, 5000mAh, 5V/2A (like the one I have), bigger than the mini, close to pop can height.
>Can confirm that you're a casual PoGo player based on your battery level.
FTFY
These things are cheap
A whole lot of powerbanks already use 18650s. Did you ever notice how popular that 'lipstick' style powerbank is? It's got 18650 in it.
https://smile.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-High-Quality/dp/B005X1Y7I2/
Older larger ones also used 18650s. I actually have a powerbank / charger for 18650s that I got here:
https://smile.amazon.com/Aurabuy-External-Battery-Charger-Display/dp/B00IM3NZ86/
Thinkpad 11e netbook
Wenger EVOGrip 14 swiss army knife
Monoprice 8323 headphones
Prada Linea Rossa Eyeglasses
Timex watch with NATO Strap
Anker Powercore
Nintendo 3DS XL Mario & Luigi Special Edition
iPhone 5S with a random rugged case
Pentel Graphgear 500 0.9mm
Pilot Acroball 0.7mm w/ black ink
Pentel Hi-Polymer Eraser
Leather Wallet from some local shop
Kindle Paperwhite
maybe i'm a bit of a minimalist, or i just haven't as many keys as everybody else, but i would never put such a hunk of power pack on my keyring.
if i'd need a small charger for on the go, i'd go with something like that: www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2
twice the capacity, half the price and it also won't damage the phones usb port.
maybe not quite as compact as motorolas offering, but a tremendously better value. as are the big battery packs you guys already mentioned,i have one of those too, but i wouldn't really want to lug it around on a daily basis.
The Walker Stalker Con is geared more toward the TV show than the comic, but there'll be plenty of both so either way you'll have fun. Here are some tips (most are good for any con):
NOTE: If you're ever at an event and someone gives you grief about bringing food, just look them in the eye and say "blood sugar" with a resigned look and they'll leave you alone. Or you can print or draw something apropos on your arm and flash that. Just remember to make the food fit the "condition" more or less.
Edit: ‡Re "Stacy:" You can use any name or the crowd penetration trick, but an uncommon one will reduce confused looks, and a gender-nonspecific one will make people wonder whether your friend is a guy or a girl rather than whether they're real or imaginary. There are some good ones here.
Use "Adrian!" for bonus points: if someone responds "Rocky!" look straight at them and laugh sincerely--you just made a con friend. If someone else yells "Bullwinkle!" then the three of you must go home together. Hey, that's the rule.
I have 2.
My everyday bank that goes into my work briefcase is a 3350mAh.
If I'm on the road or I'm expecting multiple charges for phones, I carry the behemoth that has 20100mAh.
As the site says, the everyday one is as big as a lipstick tube. The monster is still very small; however, i was surprised at how relatively heavy it is (it really isn't).
Anker's build quality is top notch. Battery banks come with a mesh carrying case. Their customer service is A+, as I've had a battery refuse to charge under warranty that was replaced by next day air.
Your electronic devices will help you out, so don't forget to bring charging cords, or even portable chargers! (You don't want to be accused of stealing electricity or of making a tripping hazard. And you can recharge your portable charger somewhere discreet, or get a version that uses batteries.)
Performers, regardless of what instrument they play, should carry a couple of things in their pockets:
I have a metal briefcase with cut-out foam that I use for a variety of things that I bring to gigs. Each item has its own spot, so I can instantly see if something is missing. It includes a whole bunch of stuff such as:
etc.
This is an old picture from when I was still putting it together, but you get the idea:
open
closed
Backups:
I bring a ridiculous number of backups with me for just about everything I use live. [This is my usual live rig](
http://i.imgur.com/GftvU3r.jpg). The guitars are the same except my backup (on the right) has a fixed bridge - fewer things to go wrong. It also has GraphTech saddles, which don't sound quite as bright as the stock saddles, but they prevent strings from breaking. I generally also bring a third guitar that I keep in its case, behind my amps, on the off chance that something is wrong with both my main guitar and my backup.
I prefer single-channel amps (left for drive, center for clean); the Fender on the right is a dual-channel amp though, and it's there as a backup for the other two. The drive pedal sitting on top of the Fargen in the middle also lets me get a drive tone in a pinch if the left amp goes out, so I actually have "1 and a half" backups. I also have a Line 6 floorboard with amp modeling that I use as an additional backup, or for fly dates or when it's not possible or practical to use high-volume amps for backline.
Depending on the venue, you might not need second backups, but I always bring at minimum a digital modeling floorboard (amp & effects models + stage tuner) and a second guitar, in addition to my main amp(s) and my main guitar.
Hope this helps! Have a blast.
It looks like it's now 600 mAH, still pretty much useless. You can get 3200 mAH for $20USD in the shape of a slightly larger chapstick if you really need it. It's also troubling that they don't tell you if it charges at .5, 1, or 2.1 amps. The last concern is that even at 600mAH which is really small, it's unlikely that you'll get a full 600mAH charge unless the efficiency of the circuitry is pretty good. Meaning, you could get 300-400mAH actually into your battery, while the rest is lost in transit so to speak.
edit: formatting, links, last sentence added
It's not always about guns! Try being smart about your presence in public, and learn to be prepared for anything:
-always have plenty of gas in your car, fill up in daytime
-always lock your doors when you get in & out of your car
-if you can afford, use run flat tires on your car, flat tires won't stop your drive
-keep a cigarette lighter phone charger in your car
-keep a mini phone battery charger in your purse
-park close to entrances, in well light areas
-have your phone ready at all times
-share your location with a trusted friend (possibly use Find My Friends on iPhone)
-know how to take your heels of quickly, practice this
-pack flats in your purse so you can walk quietly to/from your events/car, and run if necessary.
-know alternate routes to your home, to avoid being followed
-know mannerisms and body language, avoid eye contact when you feel threatened
-don't wear scarves looped around your neck when in an unsafe setting, it can be used as a weapon against you
-if you feel unsafe, call someone, talk to them about your location loudly so the threatening person knows someone knows where you are. Use your other ear to monitor your environment.
-keep your phone brightness minimal while outside, you don't want to bring attention to yourself.
-keep your phone locked with password so your personal info can't be used against you if you drop your phone while running.
I also use an Anker battery pack and so far so good. I have the 2nd gen AstroMini (*No affiliate link) and it worked perfect up on the mountains snowboarding with the Grasshopper, Crafty, & Pax.
Amen. These are my old reliables:
Lip Stick
Brick
You pay for what you get and I love the quality.
Leave a note in his stocking telling him to look behind the ice, behind the ice have a small bottle of his fav alcohol and a note that tells him to look on top of the blue cabinet. On the blue cabinet have a beard brush and a note telling him to go to the next place. Alternate between bottles and presents. The last note tells him to look on the couch, where you give him a kiss and a short shoulder massage.
small gifts:
any kind of multi-tool knife thingy
flashlight for keychain/glove box
portable battery
With the size of portable chargers now days you can carry both.
I carry one very similar to this one http://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-mini-Lipstick-Sized-Generation/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1449550717&sr=8-3&keywords=portable+battery
So small I dont even notice it in my pocket.
I also recently just found out amazon has been making their own branded ones which are very slim and small and very very affordable.
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Portable-Power-Bank-000/dp/B00LRK8JDC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1449550717&sr=8-6&keywords=portable+battery
Those sound like a lot of fun. I went the boring but practical route and bought a small Anker battery to help keep my phone charged when out and about.
A portable battery charger for my iPhone:http://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-mini-Lipstick-Sized-Generation/dp/B005X1Y7I2
I can use my Iris with my iPad (wired), but it's a bit of a pain to transport. I'd rather bring a Let's Split or a Planck with me.
Either way, this is what you need:
Get some external batteries for your phone! I carried three of these around with me in my day pack. Of all the things I brought with me on my last trip, they were the items most constantly used. I got two of them for free which is why I had three, but I would recommend having at least two so you can alternate charging them.
They're great for when you're out exploring, since you don't have to worry about your phone dying from taking too many photos, looking up local restaurants, using the GPS, etc.
In my house, I'd call this an external battery and this a charger.
You say they "die" two hours before the school day ends. Do you mean they run out of battery? If so, an external charger might be helpful. I use this one: http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Astro-Lipstick-Sized-Portable-Technology/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1418258165&sr=8-6&keywords=Anker%C2%AE+2nd+Gen+Astro+Mini+3200mAh+Lipstick-Sized+Portable+External+Battery%C2%A0
External batteries aren't all that expensive and are pretty powerful. I have this one that takes up very little room and will actually charge my phone. You're taking off the bracelet to charge anyway.
The battery on this bracelet can only charge your phone to ~10% and it doesn't look all that great.
And here's one from an established brand that's the same size and more than double the power (and half the price)
Decided to do something a little different. This is the first video of this type I've made.
In the order they appear in in the video:
Bag
Writing
Tech
Bike Stuff
Portable USB battery. Comes in really handy. I love the small Anker I have.
Ziploc Space Bags. I'm definitely a minority on this one, but I don't backpack without these. They don't really wrinkle my clothes since I fold them well. They making packing really easy since they compress down to save space.
And not a physical thing, but downloading Wikitravel onto your Android or iOS device is a must.
Here's my findings so far.
Anker PowerCore+ mini - Battery bank shut off before the watch was charged (forgot percentage, will test again.)
Anker PowerCore+ 13400 - Battery bank shut off before the watch was charged (forgot percentage, will test again.)
Anker PowerCore II 20000 - Battery bank charged the watch to 97% and shut off
Anker PowerCore II 6700 - Battery bank charged the watch to 97% and shut off
Anker PowerCore 10000 - Battery bank charged the watch to 94% and shut off
>but then wouldn't you need a separate power source to keep it all from draining your phone too quickly?
True. Nintendo could turn this into a selling point though: portable chargers (here's an example) are gaining popularity these days. The NX could double as such a device, especially if it has a large battery. Is your phone running low on juice? No problem! Plug it into the NX's USB port and charge it while at the same time playing your favorite Nintendo games!
>Why build so much hype and base the future of your company around something you can do for $30 and an emulator right now? There's already a Gamecube emulator working on Android phones today. Yes it runs slow as hell right now, but phones and tablets are getting more powerful every day.
Also true. Perhaps Nintendo doesn't care about the emulation crowd, or they believe they can sway them with NX due to competitive pricing, convenience, or a combination of both. Steam won over many would-be pirates on PC, so maybe Nintendo seeks to do something similar in the mobile space - provide an official way to play Nintendo games on your phone (and with physical buttons!).
That Nokia charger is really pretty but it's expensive. I got an Anker with the same capacity for half the price on Amazon.
That's what I do! Amazon link to the one I have. Sooo worth it for $10.
Something like this. It's a portable battery to charge your phone.
If you go riding in the summer with your phone's screen on (I play Ingress, personally), you'll need a battery that doesn't actually charge your phone. If you get one that does, between your phone's screen being on, the GPS staying locked, the processor running, and then the internals heating up because it's being charged, all the while baking in direct view of the sun... Your phone is going to overheat and shutdown
I use this small Anker, and while it doesn't charge my battery, it keeps my battery from dying. So if I start a trip with freshly topped off phone battery at 100%, I'll arrive at my destination later at around 96%. I keep the Anker battery in an aero fuel bag and run a short cable to my phone.
For your friend who likes to bake, there are TONS of adorable baking/cooking gadgets out there! My own personal collection includes items such as a knife holder that looks like a guy being stabbed, matroyshka nesting doll measuring cups, and a great collection of novelty cookie cutters.
Not to be totally cheesy, but would animal girl appreciate a donation to your local ASPCA (or other animal rights charity) in her name?
If not, some of my go-to gifts for people who are tough to gift for are: new headphones (these BassBuds with Swarovski crystal detail are only $20 on Groupon right now) or a portable phone charger (ex. here is one for iPhones, but you can also get for any device or multi-device).
For your guy, sign up for woot.com and watch for the daily deals... if you have a bit of time to wait, I have often seen cool knives for cheap on Woot!
And finally, for your friend going abroad, get her something to remind her of home. Does her high school sell t-shirts or keychains? Does she have a favourite sports team? I live abroad (Canadian living in the USA) and I love receiving Leafs gear and Canadian stuff (maple syrup, maple cookies, ketchup chips, butter tarts, etc) from my friends back home.
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-High-Quality/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468548176&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=ankher+recharger
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-20000mAh-Portable-Charger-PowerCore/dp/B00X5RV14Y/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468548176&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=ankher+recharger
These things are pretty awesome IMO.
I just bought a $10 Anker charger on Amazon. 1.5 iPhone charges, and recharges overnight. I'm not sure how much they cost these days.
Edit: $13. Link.
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-Batteries/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_7?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1485864082&sr=1-7&keywords=anker+charger
I've got one of these which i use in every day life since its so small. get one full charge out of it quickly, and then maybe another 20-30% of a charge left. This is for iphone 7.
I have a heavier larger and bigger capacity anker which i take on multi day trips, but the smaller one is perfect for over nighters or just having in my car or bag as a failsafe.
So cheap you could buy two and keep them in different spots
Nice! I actually have a third one, this little guy that I bring to E3, Blizzcon, TI, etc: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&sr=1-10&m=A294P4X9EWVXLJ&tag=ianker-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B005NF5NTK&keywords=battery%2Bcharge&qid=1485126464&kwr_id=16&th=1
Just throw it in my bag and I'm good, more than enough for a full day with my phone and the battery ripping LTE usage you get when there are tens of thousands of other people using the same bandwidth. :)
I may swap it out for my 13400 more often if I end up carrying my Switch all the time, maybe even the 20100 since that has USB C output that the smaller ones don't. We'll see!
As another commenter said, just use a USB-A to C cable, or an adapter like this one: https://amzn.com/B0151RKYBG
You're severely limiting your options by sticking only to batteries that have USB Type-C ports. Once you decide you're willing to use a tiny adapter or a different cable, it will blow your options wide open.
Here's a good battery for $21.99 currently: https://amzn.com/B00M8YXV1Q
Slightly older version that I use for $12.99: https://amzn.com/B005X1Y7I2
EDIT: OP should ignore my comment since I see that he/she now specified "no adapter", but I'll leave my comment here for anyone else.
My wife has a couple of these http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005X1Y7I2/
They work reliably though are only used a couple times a month.
Oh I thought those are NeonFlex lights. Did you use electrical tape for the battery? That's going to rattle and fall off. I had similar set up and used this. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKI7IBG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005X1Y7I2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
A laptop is bulky and you often end up keeping track of it at parties etc.
I usually just bring my iPhone + a battery pack. (Anker) makes a decent one
You can route your data (including 4G) through a VPN. (I use Algo)
Both wifi and 4g will be saturated anyways so I mostly use HackerTracker to look at the schedule and Signal to keep in touch with my wolf pack.
EDIT: ALSO you are most definitely want to get yourself some of [these] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005X1Y7I2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). I did some research and these are the best ones you can buy for the least amount of money. I bought two and they kept two iphones and a wax pen going for four days with no problem. They seriously changed festivals for me
I grabbed this one because it's cheap, small, good reviews, and says it'll power up fast which seems important I know it'll only really power up my battery once though so you may want to find something with more juice if you plan on being away for a while.
Now that I'm looking again this one is the same price and has more juice oh well, too late for me but you could still get it.
Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1426628963&sr=1-1&keywords=external+charger&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
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true true. It does require an external power source, since the phone physically cant provide it. But I could see someone making a controller holder that could hold a battery pack, that would snap onto your phone, while also holding the controller.
They do make some very small, portable power packs. like this one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2/
For example you could buy this: http://buy.thegameklip.com/products/gameklip-casemount and then attach that battery pack to the back of that game controller klip. Not super elegant, but it would work.
What's a transponder key?
I do live in the west coast - in Oregon (go Freddies and Bi-Mart! LOL).
Not portland (too expensive!) but an hour south.
I like to be prepared, you're totally right on this one. The Anker is this external battery, the carrying pouch is stuffed full because I also put a USB wall block in it (for charging the powerbank right after I use it), a lightning cord, and the USB cable for the battery, hahaha).
Not a student, (we keep our mailbox key hanging up at home, we only have one lol), but love books, and love saving money. My SO and I both have good jobs and work now, but over the last few years we both spent seperate time being unemployed, so we've just naturally gotten pretty thrifty, and have a hard time justifying buying certain items (books, board games, etc) brand new when you can buy it for so cheap gently used.
I do have a laptop, but it wouldn't fit in my purse, hahaha, it's just a square-ish shape.
:)
Consider adding: tweezers; a bandana; a usb thumb drive with critical information including backup of all your contacts, personal medical history, allergies, etc...; small notebook like a moleskine or write in the rain or field notes or even just a few index cards; and if you can fit it, one of these backup batteries.
how do you think the lipstick size/capacity? I have the 26K mah, and itsoverkill. Looking to get the powercore mini 3350mah for shorter trips
https://www.amazon.ca/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-High-Quality/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=pd_cp_504_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HFRGBJPC0QYTF0PP7GC8
Yeah haha I know what you mean. It can be frustrating. Maybe put it on battery saver during the day (unless you need all the background stuff going on while at work). Or you could get this with like a 3" long micro USB charger to keep in your pocket. Just spitting things out here...
Try a new battery. Cost me less than $20 on ebay. I had all kinds of shutdown problems and a new battery fixed them. Tho I still do have the camera flash crashes the whole damn phone. I added the Camera 365 app a couple of weeks ago and use that as my main camera and it hasn't crashed yet.
While I was waiting on my new battery to arrive, I kept my phone plugged into one of those portable external USB charger/battery things. It was clunky to carry around, but it helped with the crashes until I got the new battery and installed it.
Good luck!
•Backup lithium batt (like Anker $20 http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Lipstick-Sized-Portable-External-Technology/dp/B005X1Y7I2 )
•usb gadgets like fan $8, or led light $6, usb voltagemeter on Ebay $3 from HK?
• solar lights galore $10 http://www.amazon.com/d-light-Solar-Rechargeable-S2-Light/dp/B00BJF86A6 I also love the eveready crank/solar light
lifestraw $20 http://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-
•Lifestraw-Personal-Water-Filter/dp/B00N9GFMR8
•& just check out Monoprice :)
We registered for extra umbrellas as well as portable battery packs.
The battery issue can be fixed with two items:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_hEg1CbAHT6JX1
https://www.etsy.com/listing/676488846/oculus-go-anker-battery-mount
Unfortunately, the Netflix and YouTube apps are less than optimal - I will definitely be attempting to sideload the apk for those to see if that's a better experience.
I recommend Anker! This is the one that most of my team uses at SDCC and other conventions throuhgout the year. They come in a couple different colors and are a bit more compact than other portable battery options!
I went for the anker mini, fits in my pocket with my keys and will charge my phone about 1.5x
http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Lipstick-Sized-Portable-External-Technology/dp/B005X1Y7I2/
Second this, and supplemental: USB battery "backup" (e.g. this). Not sure what the project is, of course, but I've been looking at putting a RasPi in and a car charger + battery backup has been my main idea for building on.
I've got an anker astro mini. It weighs less than my cellphone and is really compact.I can get 2 full charges on my iphone out of it. Perfect for backpacking where I can recharge for more photos. (Sorry I'm on mobile but here's the messy link)
Anker® 2nd Gen Astro Mini 3200mAh Lipstick-Sized Portable External ... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_yKmyub1EPGMS9
Retail therapy is always a nice way to feel better. If that doesn't work, you can always get a Dammit Doll to work out your frustrations. Or, you could get a cute kitty coin bank to save up for your next shopping trip. Or a portable phone charger for when your phone is about to die!
The best power-to-weight ratio devices I have found come from Anker. I have both a lightweight 3200ma charger which is good for 1.5 charges on an iPhone and weighs 2.9oz, and a heavier 10000ma charger which is good for 5 full charges on an iPhone and weighs 8.5oz. There are larger ones as well. They can be purchased pretty cheaply on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Astro-Lipstick-Sized-Portable-Technology/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416763173&sr=8-1&keywords=anker
http://www.amazon.com/Compact-10000mAh-Portable-External-Technology/dp/B009USAJCC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1416763173&sr=8-3&keywords=anker
Yes, that sounds about right. Here's the exact setup I used:
Once you connect the Pi to your phone, you can actually access it by host name:
http://pi.local:8080. On the phone, I use a simple webpage that duplicates the stream for each eye (the pi here has the host namepita).This setup is pretty flexible and has worked well enough for my purposes
I was in the middle of an area without any cell reception whatsoever and my iPhone's GPS was perfectly accurate for several caches. And if battery life is an issue, then you can purchase one of these.
Simple answer is no - not aside from the zerolemon cases as commented. It comes with some major drawbacks like adding a lot of bulk, weight, and the controversial cosmetics aspect.
For now, the simplest solution in my opinions is to carry a separate charger.
http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Ultra-Compact-Lipstick-Sized-Technology-Smartphones/dp/B005X1Y7I2
It's quite small and convenient to carry for a full charge.
HEY!! i know this was a month ago but i totally forgot to respond hahah. im sorry fam.
I never had to walk too far. I think the farthest I walked was like across a small town. Maybe a 30 minute walk? Only because the on-ramp to the interstate was terrible so i walked to the next one. Which coincided with me getting rid of a SHIT ton of things I had in my backpack it was so heavy lmao.
I had: (after getting rid of shit)
-ALICE pack i bought off ebay for cheap.
-2 shirts, 2 pants, 5 boxers, a few pairs socks, hat sleeping bag & bivvy bag + small tarp.
-100 aleve pills. antiseptic cream, a few bandages and tape for larger injuries, nail clippers, shitty disposable razors, small water purifier
-1/2 gallon water. (id recommend more if you're going thru the middle states.)
-a small alcohol stove I had made out of a soda can
-some oatmeal, chia seeds, few clif bars (for hunger emergencies) ((although people give you food ALL the time, and dumpster diving is a good backup as well))
-my cell phone + [spare battery] and a small solar panel I got as a gift.(https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-High-Quality/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=lp_7073960011_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1467750711&sr=1-1).
-silcock key for opening up the taps on the side of buildings
-Harmonica (if i were to go again id probably bring a uke or tiny guitar instead)
Im sure there are other things I brought as well i just dont remember.
Strangers were AMAZINGLY helpful. So many friendly people, got a shit ton of free food.
I had ~1k ish saved up. Didn't really use it much.
It was August - november ish VERY hot.
Couch surfing ended up being all friends, although many of them being only internet friends prior. Honestly I chickened out of the hitchiking real early, which I think would have led to way crazier sleeping stories if i hadnt. heh
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_QizFxbPHR13NF
Or this one, it's extremely portable and is only 10 bucks
Not all of them are expensive! Here's a $10 one on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-High-Quality/dp/B005X1Y7I2/
I have one in a different color and it's been working well for me.
Why not get 2 portable cell phone chargers? You can tape them to the bottom of the controllers and charge while you play?
Great advice! I always take portable chargers with me. I use these and they work great! I usually carry 3 just in case but I usually only need one. They are about the size of a lipstick (albeit a bit heavier) and can fully charge my Droid DNA.
If you're in a place with no cell service, pulling the SIM ensures the cellular radio(s) are off, but GPS stays on. This will help reduce battery usage.
You can go with a battery case (50%-100% more battery), or try this little do-dad that was recommended to me:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_xWYitb1TN31SY
3000 mAh external battery. A friend of mine uses one, and I've seen someone here at work using one. It's about the size of a little LED flashlight.
Here are my enchilada pictures, as promised! It's no Krispy Kreme donut, but… it's better!
Here is the recipe but to speed it up I use the pre-cooked Purdue fajita chicken.
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These are interesting:
http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Mini-Ultra-Compact-Lipstick-Sized-Smartphones/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398003816&sr=8-1&keywords=portable+charger
That battery has probably given its last amp-hour. If you can find a replacement battery somewhere -- the battery replacement on that model is very difficult. Take a look at the procedure here: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPod+Nano+5th+Generation+Battery+Replacement/3131
If you want to continue using it and can handle powering it from an external battery pack then something like this is an option: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-Batteries/dp/B005X1Y7I2
Note that external battery packs like this are a dime a dozen. There are hundreds of different ones available.
Good tip on the lip-stick sized one. That's going on my wishlist.
I think you'd be better off buying some of these (or something similar) charging them over night and selling them for double. Hell, you could buy like 5 or ten, charge them at a Starbucks (so it's free to you), and flip them that night to see what interest there is. Keep in mind that people are there to play a game, not wait for their phone to charge. With these they would be able to continue playing for another 30 minutes to an hour without waiting for a charge. Get some numbers on how much extra playing time it gets you and sell to that point. (ie. $25 for 45 more minutes of immediate playing time, and they get to keep the charger.) Also, you would probably want to get some sort of card reader so that you don't carry cash since most won't have that much on them unexpectedly. Finally, depending on trial runs, I'd look into bulk pricing. I'm sure you could get them quickly, but you better hurry, winter is coming.
Something small like this is only $10 or so on Amazon, and you could probably easily sell them for $15-$20, especially if they came with a full charge. I saw a picture yesterday of someone selling fully charged chargers for $20 in a popular area (and selling out!), but I am not sure what type of charger it was.
Hey, for what it's worth, I bought the Anker lipstick charger and weighed it at 2oz exactly. So it's actually lighter. That weight doesn't include a cable btw.
> What addition would compliment this EDC?
You could always add a portable battery pack to keep your devices charged in case of emergency (there are lots out there, that was the first one that popped up on Amazon). Other than that, maybe a Clif Bar or two and a hand sanitizer pen. Lastly—because I recommend them to everyone—a Streamlight Stylus Pro would be redundant, but a very sturdy and bright alternative to your two smaller lights (which I'm assuming get lots of use in your line of work). The Streamlight and MicroStream are much more ergonomic and function using only one hand (having an end-cap clicky switch).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2/
Chill m8..
A power bank is a portable battery-powered USB charger. If you plug in a cooling pad's USB plug into it, it will power the cooling pad.
Here's an example of one
You can stick the power bank to your cooling pad using a 3M or a Velcro.
https://amzn.com/B005X1Y7I2
https://amzn.com/B008C27QY6
I just use these small battery packs and attach them to my legs with the wrist bands. I feel like this is a better solution than having super long cables all over your body. Also, these would give you about 20 hours of battery life. If you need more than that you might need to take a break.
https://amzn.com/B071JTSMVQ
I actually put this in my frunk with the tracker dongles in it so that I don't have to ever worry about interference.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005X1Y7I2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1426628963&sr=1-1&keywords=external+charger&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
These little guys are great for a long day at Disney http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005X1Y7I2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have this slightly different 3rd gen 3350 and it works fine for short trips. Not really any complaints. It does its job.
Same as this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005X1Y7I2/ref=mp_s_a_1_sc_1?qid=1453852395&sr=8-1-spell&pi=AC_SX220_SY330_QL65&keywords=porpable+charger
Portable cell charger, see discription on amazon listing.
No mention of "Too"
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005X1Y7I2/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1451261063&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=anker&dpPl=1&dpID=41mZyJKURdL&ref=plSrch
Bit of a side track but I'm going in circles trying to figure this out. Will this Anker work with my Pixel so long as I use included cable or a Benson cable? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005X1Y7I2/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1480314525&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=anker+portable+charger&dpPl=1&dpID=31ILZlloV8L&ref=plSrch
Check out any of Anker's portable rechargable batteries. This one is pretty cheap and should charge any phone at least once. I have a couple of Anker 13,000 mAh chargers and they're great.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005X1Y7I2/
I use this small one from Anker If i start with a full charge (both phone and bat bank) and stay in low power mode and I get about 6 hours of PoGo playing
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005X1Y7I2/ref=pd_aw_sim_107_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41bnpkaUF3L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL100_SR100%2C100_&psc=1&refRID=118QGSAN0XZT2JHZSJRY
Front pocket option.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WU4NQT6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468090161&sr=1-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=Portable+charger&dpPl=1&dpID=312eY%2B2grJL&ref=plSrch
Back pocket option.
Just make sure your cord is long enough to reach where you hold your phone.
No more stopping!!!
Depending on run volume, I can get a week or more of battery life out of my Garmin Forerunner (220, but they're all similar). However, that's mostly standby time, with the GPS turned on for an hour or less on 3-6 days.
If you want the GPS on for 20 hours of continuous workout time, almost all watches will need to be recharged. My FR220 can't charge and run GPS simultaneously, but others can (check DC Rainmaker). The charging clip on many can be used (if a little uncomfortably) while the watch is on your wrist, and 30 minutes on a battery pack like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005X1Y7I2/ can let you extend your runtime almost indefinitely.
I use this one sometimes for Pokemon GO. The capacity is about the same as the phone battery so it should make your battery last twice as long. And it's small and light enough to just fit in your pocket. Using Ampere I get a charge rate of about 1000
Anker makes some really nice USB battery packs. I have one of these in my pocket. Its nice and small, yet still gives my phone a nice amount of power when needed. If thats too big for you, they make an even smaller one. They also have a slim model, which has similar dimensions to an average smartphone.
I have one of their bigger batteries for when I take trips. They have many options depending on how much power you want and how much you are willing to spend.
this and this look pretty good for the price. If they turn out to not work out I'll probably order this.
I ride a bianchi axis from 2007 (looking back, I'm not sure why I didn't just get the current model last year), it's a great cyclocross bike that I use primarily for road biking. I really like it because it's aluminum and carbon fiber so it's really strong yet still really light. Not like the older steel frames. here's the bike. I just replaced the tires with slick gator skins and the saddle for a fizik arione.
I live in Minnesota so like I said, primarily ride the roads and paved trails. Every now and then I'll swap out my tires for my treaded ones and ride a couple off road trails, but if that's what I want, I'll usually pull out the mountain bike.
I've done Ragbrai the last three years and most of my rides here are training for that.
Basically, I am asking if what I describe below seems like a reasonable thing to do...thanks! :-)
In my bathroom at home, the outlet only works when the light is turned on, which means it can't power a night light at night. To that end, I was thinking of some solution where I would power a nightlight with a portable, rechargeable powerbank, using supplies like those listed here...
Example Parts:
Cut off the other end of the USB cable (the end that won't go in the power bank), locate the positive/negative power wires, and wire them to the bulb.
I have seen some USB lamps online, but they tend to burn brighter than I am looking for. I would rather not drain the power bank by using a higher wattage than needed.
Take your pick. Here's a very small one: https://smile.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-Batteries/dp/B005X1Y7I2/. It probably has enough power to last your entire commute and then some. I have a 6500mAh battery pack similar to this: https://smile.amazon.com/Upgraded-Anker-Candy-Bar-High-Speed-Technology/dp/B06XS9RMWS/. I'd say it would power the light for an hour or two. I stick it in a jacket pocket and the cable just hangs across to the light on the handlebars. You could also use a velcro strap or small bag to attach the battery to the bike, if you want.
And the nice thing is that the battery pack can also be used to charge your phone when you're away from home. I chose the light after I already had the battery pack.
Now we're getting into nitty gritty, but while there's always a non-zero chance of fire with the use of any battery, you're noting a few recalls among tens of millions of power banks. You can get a $10 power bank from a reputable company that includes every protection one could desire, with no need for consumer testing of voltage or worries about overcharging. http://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-mini-Lipstick-Sized-Generation/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1449423634&sr=8-4&keywords=anker
On the other hand a search of candlepowerforum reveals numerous stickied threads which recommend only charging 18650s while home, only on non-flammable surfaces, and which caution against using any such battery without proper voltage testing equipment. These concerns evidently apply to all 18650s, not just the recalled ones. The consumer simply shouldn't have to worry about this.
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-mini-Lipstick-Sized-Generation/dp/B005X1Y7I2
This.
That ThorFire lantern looks really interesting.
I carry a 100g/3.5oz Anker power bank that stores a full charge for my cell phone in an emergency. My GPS (eTrex 10) will also run off it if needed.
Depending on your needs this could save you about an ounce. I've read of some long distance people using larger banks because solar and cranks were either too inefficient or were not practical when used in the field. Taking too long, too much effort, or simply didn't work as expected.
You should consider it, it's pretty life-changing.
The one I usually use is $12: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-Batteries/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481914860&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+lipstick
The one I'll prolly get when I get the Switch will prolly be: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Portable-Power-Bank-000/dp/B00LRK8JDC/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&srs=10112675011&ie=UTF8&qid=1481914930&sr=1-1
You could get one of [these] (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70291232/) (or similar product) and either plug it into your computer if you're using one or use some portable charger like this to power it.
I use something similar on my backpack for nighttime rides - one of these USB rope lights + Mini USB battery pack. Probably isn't as bright but much more economical at <$30.
Respirator or other appropriate mask would be a good idea. A good pair of boots for the environment, extra water in your trunk, extra clothes (including a rain jacket/windbreaker) and definitely anything a local fire department or emergency crews recommend.
Spare rechargeable batteries like this one also are a lifesaver in the field https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-Batteries/dp/B005X1Y7I2.
>Put a battery pack in there so you don't need a USB power cable:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2
Would you break down that device and put just the guts in the controller? This looks like a pretty interesting project for my folks who love retro games that I could put together and be "adult-proof", if you will.
I did this for someone on a highway once. I saw a biker in the middle of 2 offramps (3 miles apart). I pulled over and asked him what the problem was, He said it was fuel, so I said I would be right back. I came back with a 1 gallon gas can to get him to a gas station. Guy was so grateful. I now carry this stuff. Also on the cell phone thing. I carry one of those USB battery chargers, Of course that does not help with no cell service.
Here you go: http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Lipstick-Sized-Portable-External-Technology/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1421198001&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=usb+battery
I use my phone for long rides. Two things:
By doing this, I was able to ride from NYC to New Haven a couple weeks ago (~80mi), while frequently checking my phone for directions - and I plan on using it this weekend during a century!
I personally use this , though if capacity is more important to you than portability (I can slip the one I have in my pocket), this one may work better for you.
That said, if you search portable battery on Amazon, you are absolutely SPOILED for choice.
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_aGDKub1B5BJSS
correct me if I am wrong but the pro clip needs a usb connection so couldn't you just us a usb battery pack like: This
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-Batteries/dp/B005X1Y7I2.
I used one of these and leave it plugged in all the time. Not to inconvenient but it works.
I get the idea of this, but unless you're going to carry this AND a 9V what's the purpose? for the same price or $5 more you can get a portable lipstick sized battery and get more than 4 hours of additional talk time and talk time on a smartphone doesn't equal use time, processor intensive uses such as browsing the web and watching videos will probably cut this time in half or less.
tl;dr: It's more economical to invest in a portable battery than this.
I myself couldn't decide. However, I ended up deciding on the 4B because of the 4k30 as well as the 1080p120. I figured if I really wanted to have the lcd back I could purchase the backpack version down the road. Also, the app seems to be just as useful and I don't plan on hurting for battery life. I also plan on getting this portable charger: http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Lipstick-Sized-Portable-PowerIQTM-Technology/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1417001904&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=anker
I use a top tube bag to hold the battery that I use to run a little video camera. One of those little lipstick sized USB batteries.
I'm not an iphone user so things are a bit easier for me. Some of the people in my lab group have made Raspberry Pi based sensors and we just output to a target computer or phone over bluetooth. On android I can just mirror the notification to glass. We have also started using some voice control stuff mainly using WEMOs to turn things on and off (hotplates mainly).
If you aren't using the vignette feature I highly recommend it. I take a note using glass first then take a vignette which adds the card currently displayed to the photo which is super useful for keeping track of what you were taking a photo of.
I have good daily battery but when it comes to recording it takes a huge hit. My solution was to just keep a portable charger in my pocket and run the wire underneath my lab coat to glass (for safety). I got a cheap one off amazon for around $10 that is about 4 inches long and less than 1 inch in diameter.
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-High-Quality/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1457478546&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=portable+charger
I'm working on version 2.0 of my googles clip and I will let you know when I'm done and I will send you a pair (I mainly use really cheap goggles) and a 3d print (I have my own printer). If you have goggles you like already send me a pic and I will see if I can modify my setup to fit. I also cover the touch pad and button with parafilm so that I'm not worried about touching glass if I really need to.
I have been thinking about an MSDS app, I just need to find the time to find a good source and format the text for glass cards. Chemdraw is probably a bit out of my skill level but I will look into getting the source from an already done TLC app.
I highly recommend try out https://scv-slide.appspot.com/. I use it to keep my procedures. https://www.mindmeister.com/help/map/experimental is a decent one for taking notes and has iOS, android and web access so that you can play with it later. You may also be interested in wireless screen recording so that you can display everything you are doing on video https://jaxbot.me/articles/recording-google-glass-videos-6-5-2014
I got it from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Lipstick-Sized-Portable-External-Technology/dp/B005X1Y7I2/
Why not get an external battery?
I use one of these regularly and it works like a charm!
I actually expanded on the idea on my previous thread.
I actually commented on including an external USB battery charger. They easily slide into the 15ml slots. The iPV2 mod is rechargeable via microUSB. I'm always near a wall outlet, so I only really seeing this as a necessity if I'm on vacation. Even then I have 6 extra batteries to provide juice. Those batteries in turn can also be coupled with another device to provide power to anything else USB.
http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Ultra-Compact-Lipstick-Sized-Technology-Smartphones/dp/B005X1Y7I2
I can't really tell what's going on in that pic.
You can already buy portable, generic USB chargers like https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-Batteries/dp/B005X1Y7I2/
Here's the link to the power bank I used. It fits super snug. And the only tools I used were a drill, large file, jewlers file, and hot glue. Cheers!
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-High-Quality/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1457054234&amp;sr=8-8&amp;keywords=anker+power+bank
Ravpower and Anker are my two go to recommended brands for power banks. I want one of those lipstick size power bank that supports usb-c but none exist. Currently just using this one http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2
http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Lipstick-Sized-Portable-External-Technology/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=zg_bs_2407755011_16
Useful external battery!
I think this would be pretty cool for just about anyone with electronics. You're out and about, your phone starts to die, then you plug into that and you've got no worries! :D
I use the Anker 9000. It's between 35$ and 40$ on Amazon. It holds 9000 mAh, so it can fully charge a cell phone with a 1500 mAh battery 4.8 times with its 80% efficiency rating. It's about the size of an iPhone 4, but twice as thick.
Anker also sells a 6000 mAh model, a 3000 mAh model, and a 12000 mAh model.
I'd definitely go with a power meter. Turn by turn nav would be really handy (I always love that someone on group rides tends to have a nice head unit), but it's more of a convenience, whereas a power meter will actually make you a better rider. And, as you state, you've got a phone that does most of the same stuff. Regarding battery life, you don't need to have the screen on all the time. If it's attached to your stem, you can turn it on and get just remember the next turn then shut it back off. You can also set it to bark directions at you, either through the integrated speaker or by using one headphone. Google maps lets you download maps if your coverage is spotty. If you're really worried about killing your battery and not having it in case of emergency, you could stick a mini charger in your saddle bag. Pretty cheap insurance, and only 3 ounces
I like simple solutions, and I'm not too familiar with Apple nowadays. I'd suggest keeping it plugged in. Here's a cheap portable charger that will fast charge your phone to a full battery: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-Batteries/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494598263&amp;sr=8-7&amp;keywords=phone+charger
You're gonna need 3 things:
Put the battery pack in the scope mount, scope mount next to your optic/out of the way of the irons, fan on the battery pack and pointing where the most gas comes out. Since your gun should always be pointing down range then this will blow the smoke down range too! I added a fancy one with a clock for convenience but I'm sure you can find one without if you want.
Note: This won't actually move enough air to matter
Thanks for your reply.
When you say "any power bank", are you saying even something like the Anker PowerCore+ mini 3350mAh (https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-Batteries/dp/B005X1Y7I2) will do the job?
Or do you mean any power bank with 1.5A output (as I thought that was a requirement for the Grip)?
I see it...you will have a beautiful boy on Dec 6th :)
$40
$20 or other thing
Awesome! My first solo trip was Paris, Belgium, Amsterdam a few years ago and I've never looked back.
One thing you may want to consider is a portable battery charger for your phone. I got this one off Amazon for twelve bucks and its saved my ass multiple times.
Another obscure thing, bring a pen in your carry-on! Upon re-entry into the US, you'll need to complete an information card. Flight attendants will hand them out on the plane, but they rarely have a pen you can use. If you don't have a pen in your carry on, you'll have to find one at the airport.
Hey man, nice. I have an iPod video with a clear faceplate I bought off someone a while ago with a 250GB SSD in it. If I were modding one from scratch, I'd probably opt for a Micro SD adapter since its power usage is lower. It's hooked up to a FiiO E12 via Line Out and a small Anker 3200mWh battery pack, all held together with silicone bands. I'm using it with a pair of 250 ohm DT770 Pros and it sounds amazing.
Since you won't be using much power, the easiest way is to use a cellphone charger pack via USB. Designing a power pack from scratch can be a pain.
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-High-Quality/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1466626887&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=anker
As for the cabling, most things only hook up one way, but keep in mind the miniature red board I linked you won't have quite the same layout as a normal arduino micro. Also, keep in mind it does NOT have the interrupt pin of the MPU6050 hooked up. You will want to change the example code and comment out the part that waits for an interrupt (or hook it up yourself with a tiny wire).
Is your BF going to be going to one place over and over, or a different place every week? Some stuff is really only useful in one situation or the other but without more the details the below fall into the the generally useful category:
Car USB adaptor - This lets you charging your phone off a regular car cigarette lighter and is an absolute lifesaver. Nothing sucks more than landing in a city you don't know and needing to drive an hour to get where you're going with only 30 minutes charge left on your phone. Even if it rarely comes up knowing you don't need to worry about it is a huge relief. If he runs out of phone charge more frequently a backup external battery is great too.
A quality roll aboard (I like Briggs & Riley, but I bought mine off ebay because retail prices are obscene) as well as a really nice laptop bag (depending on the crowd he'll be in, something like Victorinox for a more casual/academic crowd or classy thicker leather for professional crowds) are huge day to day quality of life improvements.
A kindle (for a reader) or a DS/Vita (for a gamer) are great time sinks. There are obscene amounts of downtime in airports or the air and access to huge selection and depth of entertainment in small light weight packages are extremely nice.
If he's going to be in one place for periods of time checking a bag at his hotel saves a ton of travel hassle. Get something colorful and durable if this is something he might do (I have a bright orange eddie bauer and it's a lot easier for the staff to find and it helps them get to know me).
Little zippered pouches to keep odds and ends in. I've got a sandiwch bag sized one for keeping all my power cords and charges and an old mike bag for receipts, tickets, change, and other loose things in. It keeps things from getting lost and your bags turning into a loose mess, as well as looking classier.
A little survival kit he can keep on hand and refresh as he uses. An altoid tin of his headache or cold medicine of choice, some throat lozenges, chap stick, a couple of bandaids for the medical side, and stuff like beef jerky, pre-mix trail mix, granola bars for when he gets hungry. Basically look around your place and think what he uses during the week that would be a huge pain in the ass to pay $15 bucks a pop for in an airport, because you will get gouged on incidentals.
GoPro batteries have 1180mAh, you can get a 3000mAh external pack for 20 here or a 10000mAh for 26 here.
Why not just carry a recharable in a sealed bag?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2
3 times the capacity and reusable for $6 and an oz more.
http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Mini-Ultra-Compact-Lipstick-Sized-Smartphones/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1394244901&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=iphone+portable+charger
i have one of these which is pretty neat. awkward to get it shipped here though.
Not being able to swap batteries isn't that big of a fucking deal. I mean, it's not. Am I missing something?
Anker, amazon.
Choose a price/capacity and you're good.
You could buy some cheap chinese knock off for $5 but you're much safer with one of the best companies for batteries.
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-High-Quality/dp/B005X1Y7I2?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=anker&amp;qid=1464707935&amp;ref_=sr_1_2&amp;sr=8-2
This one is a decent cam. Then what you do is get a portable battery, like this one. You plug the battery into the car adapter, then plug the dash cam to the portable battery. This way, you can get some footage after the car is turned off. When the engine is on, the car should charge the battery pack faster than the can drains it.
It's not pretty, put it does the job. No need to spend $800.
This is an option for you. It'll give you a full charge and some change.
I, as well as a few people I know, have purchased the Anker Astro Mini and absolutely love it, its pretty cheap and will give you almost 2 full charges.
It says 300mah and the iphone 5/5S has a 1440mah, but I've never quite gotten 2 full charges.
If you want more than that I would suggest looking at their larger ones.
Hey! Thank you for doing this contest, this is something really amazing for you to be doing! My husband is active duty military in the Army at Fort Campbell, KY. He just moved there from Schofield Barracks, Hi. He is a 91? Bravo. Low track mechanic.
I say he, because I am currently away from him ={ to finish my degree so if he decides to get out of the military we have something to fall back on or if he stays in it will follow him. I was just with him last week (YAY) and I will see him again in two weeks but then we will be separated again until May. Then I will live with him full time all summer until school starts again in August or he deploys in July. (CROSS YOUR FINGERS HE DOESN'T GET DEPLOYED)
I would love to have this. It's a portable printer that you can send pictures from your phone to and it instantly prints photos without ink wherever you are. I think this would be an amazing gift for my husband because he is always taking pictures and wants to share them with me. But sometimes when he is deployed or he is away at training he has no way of taking pictures and he forgets to show them to me later when we are together again. I know this is the full amount of money you are offering, so I believe that it's not fair to ask for it....
The only other thing I have that would help our lives is a zoodle maker because I want to try to make healthier meals for him to help him feel better and motivate him to want to stay fit. He's not fat! Don't take it that away. But again this is pretty expensive too =(
Otherwise... Semi cheaper... Sorry again! I think this battery charger would be good for when he is in tight spaces and he doesn't have an outlet to charge his phone. This portable charger will always give him the power he needs in time of no power.
Thanks for the contest! Only just now did I realize it was you Ms. Sarah =) Have a wonderful night!!!!!
Before the Goddamned Marines get all of the credit.
I use a phone and sometimes for longer runs want a battery. I bought a handlebar case and I grabbed a shower cap the last time I was at a hotel that I keep around for extra protection when it rains.
I store a mini battery in the case pretty much always and if I plan a longer excursion I can bring a larger battery.
Well, there aren't really that many USB fans with LEDs.
To be honest, I assumed you planned strapping 3 of those LED fans you show in the OP on your hat. (Would probably look really cool though, wouldn't it?)
Honestly, since you're already going for brushless 5V fans I really suggest you take a look at a proper battery solution.
Even a cheap one like this: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-High-Quality/dp/B005X1Y7I2 offers you about 10 hours of with those fans.
Grab yourself an external battery. You can get some decent rechargeable ones on Amazon for around $20, and you can dump that energy onto anything that's powered via USB.
I used these guys on a recent vacation and they worked out great.
Hi, hope you don't mind a random comment/question, but you seem to know what you're talking about when it comes to this Anker stuff. XD More then me anyway.
Anyway, would this power bank be a good match for this phone? I want something travel sized, but I don't want it dying on me in an hour either. I just know all this talk of the GPS draining the latest phone models in mere hours means I'd better be prepared. Thanks for any help you can give me, 'cause it's really appreciated.
Portable power bank for charging of phones, tablets, other gadgets? Most of them power you devices through a usb (Type A to be specific) port. Usb ports when working correctly should put out about 5v. You might be thinking of a power bank that has different different amps in which case you will find ~2.1a and ~1a. Most devices should be able to handle the 2.1a charging port, but check to make sure. Modern gadgets usually have over load protectors and such to prevent damage from too high of a current.
If I were to recommend one it would be this one by Anker link[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tfUuxb8N8M0R3]
It should be able to provide your phone with about 1 full charge per day.
In regards to how much power a power bank can store look at the mAh or MilliAmps per Hour. The average smart phone today has between a 2500mAh battery and a 3100mAh battery.
I have a big multiport high mAh charger that I keep in my laptop bag when I travel for work. But I wouldn't carry it in the park, its total overkill. Your average cell phone battery is about 2000-3000 mAh. So any of those cheap little sticks will double your batter life.
I'd get the cheapest, lightest one I could find, and not worry about loosing it. Here's a good example on Amazon. As /u/stratospaly said, the best one is the one you actually have with you.
I agree, get an external battery. Here's a tiny one that I like and works well. This one is even better. I really like the Anker brand.
Not perfect, but it really helps in the battery department. And it's cheap.
http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Ultra-Compact-Lipstick-Sized-Technology-Smartphones/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=zg_bs_7073960011_1
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-Batteries/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1519609633&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=portable+charger
I have the smaller Anker PowerCore+ mini and it doesn't charge the phone as well as it did with my Nexus 5, the one I had prior to V20. One full charge did not bring my V20 anywhere near 80% as it should have.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2/
You'll be good as long as the powerbank has QC 2 or 3, 3 being better of course, and at least 5000mah.
One other thing to consider sticking with the V20 is the DAC and high fidelity audio if you have it paired up with a good set of wired headphones. Another is the video recording with hifi audio and the camera, still have to take the V20 out for a hike and take pics to see how it fairs against my D5100 lol
You don't have 10 minutes to spare and plug in a tiny battery pack?
http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Lipstick-Sized-Portable-PowerIQTM-Technology/dp/B005X1Y7I2
This actually sounds like a great idea. I'd like to just have a couple of these (https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Lipstick-Sized-Generation-Batteries/dp/B005X1Y7I2) charged up that I could just attach directly to the headset without adding too much weight/bulk. Play for an hour, swap it out, repeat if necessary. I don't play for long sessions anyway, so even an hour or so of charge might be enough for me.
Sadly, I can't seem to find any that size that are QC 3.0 either.
Batteries are terrible...in everything. I don't know how people survive with all their devices without an Anker. This thing is the size of a tube of lipstick and can charge your Moto 10 times. Power problem solved...now let's just talk about how they lied to us.