Review: Simplism Emergency Battery

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: A unique take on the emergency battery back with alkaline batteries which hold a much longer charge then rechargeables
Cons: You have to replace the batteries when they die out
Overall: A great product that I like to have as a backup that can hold that charge you need for a long time. Rechargeable batteries lose power overtime where alkaline batteries have a much longer shelf life.

The Simplism Emergency Battery can be purchased at Simplism.jp

Cyanics iPartner Wave

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Great Design and nice size battery that does not add too much bulk.
Cons: Exposed top will be a bit of a concern for those who worry about scratches or drop there phone a lot.
Overall: This is a great backup battery with a nice new design on a battery case charger and a great new design for the on/off button on this case.

Cyanics iPartner Wave can be purchased at the Cyanics.net for $ 59.99

Richard Solo 1800 Review/Giveaway

Rating: 8.5 out of 10
Pros: Ability to charge your iPhone 1.5x, Built in flashlight and laser pointer, two models available, lots of accessories included
Cons: $70 is definitely on the high side of external battery packs, 30 pin connector does not work well if using a case.
Overall: This is a great device, although a bit on the pricey side, but with the current promotion I highly recommend it. If you use any style of case definitely pick up the mini-usb 1800 so the cable allows you to charge and not worry about adding additional stress on the connection.

You can purchase this product directly from RichardSolo.com for $70.
Use promo code “Buymeaniphone” for $20 off this product.

Video Review: Just-Mobile Gum Plus battery

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Can fully charge your iPhone almost 4 times.
Cons: It’s a little awkward to use your iPhone while it’s plugged in and charging.
Overall: If you’re an iPhone owner you know that your beloved phone is a power hungry machine, so a backup battery is almost a must, the bigger the better. Well this battery happens to be bigger and better. It’s small and pocketable and with 4400 mAh of power you can’t go wrong, especially at the price point of $69.99. I enjoyed using this battery so much that I’ve decided to award it our Editors’ Choice Award.

You can purchase this product from MyGearStore.com for $69.99. If you use our promo code “buymeaniphone” you can receive 10% off.

Video Review: SaFPWR X-Type battery case

Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Charges and syncs, comes with USB cord.
Cons: Doesn’t completely protect your iPhone.
Overall: Having a backup battery that is also a case is very handy and allows you to charge your iPhone and continue using it at the same time. Although I would not keep this case on my phone on a regular basis because of the lack of protection, I do keep it handy in case I’m getting low on juice and want to strap it onto my phone.

You can purchase this product from SaFPWR’s website for $69.95

Video Review: Storm External Battery

Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Has an iPod/iPhone 30-pin connector on the bottom instead of the usual micro/mini usb so you only need to keep your iPhone cable with you.
Cons: It’s awkward to use your iPhone when this is plugged into the bottom
Overall: Overall this is a nice battery pack for the iPhone, especially considering the price. It’s 1900 mAh so it’ll give your iPhone the power boost it needs to get you through another day of shopping with your family.

You can purchase this product directly through iDeal Case for $29.99.

Video Review: LuckyPacks Blue Storm case battery

Rating: 10 out of 10
Pros: Great Battery life simple to use nice design
Cons: Exposed top
Overall: This is a great battery case style backup battery with easy to use setup and great looks

This product can be purchased at www.luckypacks.com for $39.99

Video Review: Mobile Spark External Battery

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: The power just goes on and on and on and on.  I could not get it to die. Reasonable price and free shipping. Includes many adapters to power all your gadgets and there will be a Motorola Droid adapter soon.
Cons: It is not a case style battery so you have to kind of hold it while it is charging.  The glossy finish is a fingerprint magnet.
Overall: The Mobile Spark External backup battery is one of the longest lasting external battery that I have tested to date.  On one charge we power from totally dead mind you, 2 iPhones, 3 iPod Touches, 1 Nintendo DSi and then we played a dead DSi for about a half hour before this thing died.  A few things I would like to see be implemented is a carrying case and some sort of automatic shutoff if the unit is not being utilized for more than say 10 minutes.

You can purchase the Mobile Spark from Amazon for $57.75 and free shipping. Click here to see check it out.

Video Review: Luckypacks iWalk 800 external battery

This is a video review by our Monthly Guest Reviewer Mark (aka Nexedzero)

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Small and compact and very portable. Great for those quick battery needs
Cons: Does not support iPhone 3GS
Overall: This is a great product for those who need to have a nice small compact emergency backup battery small enough to fit in any pocket.

This product retails for $34.95 on LuckyPacks.com

Video Review: U2O iUP-5400 Battery

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Comes with tons of adapter tips for many devices. Built-in LED light.
Cons: You can only charge the unit with the wall AC adapter.
Overall: This is a very nice external battery pack that every iPhone owner should have. I’m still shocked that it can fully charge an iPhone at least 3 times. Even though it has some weight to it, it’s still pocketable and easy to carry. For $60, it’s a really good buy.

You can purchase this product directly from LuckyPacks.com for $60 by clicking here.