Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Not exclusive to iPod/iPhone, will charge a plethora of devices, can charge 2 items at once, will charge your iPhone from 10% to full twice before needing to replenish the Fueltank. Free adapter coupon included in package.
Cons: Each adapter will cost you another $9.95. The adapter cords need to be longer, for example when I use it with my iPhone I have to hold the Fueltank and the iPhone. If the cord was longer I could keep it connected and put my iPhone on top of the Fueltank making it easier to carry from place to place while in use.
Overall: A solid offering for charging a variety of devices on the go. Anything from cell phones , blue tooth devices, digital cameras, the list just goes on and on. The ability to charge 2 different devices at the same time is a big plus. The major downfall for me is the length of the cords for the individual adapters, 2 inches longer bumps the rating up a notch.
You can purchase the Fueltank from Callpod directly by clicking here for a price of $69.99 and the adapters will cost you $9.95 each. Frugal shoppers may be able to find a deal on sites such as Amazon.
I have one of these Fueltanks and to solve the problem of the short adapter cord I bought one of there female USB adapters and just connected my long white iPhone charging USB cord in to the USB just like I would with the AC charger that comes with it. It lets me put the Fueltank in my bag and just run the cord out of my bag to my iPhone and still use it comfortably. It’s just using what comes with the iPhone to make the Fueltank better.
i bought one of these overpriced battery packs at Best Buy a few months back. the power button didn’t work, the cable didn’t work with my blackberry, and it took forever to get my free adapter after i ordered it.
with this economy, don’t waste your cash.