Introduction
The more complex devices are, the more they consume power. Take your typical smart phone as an example. With all the setting processes, video and photo capabilities, games, music and of course, calls that it makes — no wonder one need all the battery life it can get. With that said, Power mat once again comes to our aid with their Power! Dual 1850 Rechargeable Backup Battery . Coming from out review of their Portable Mat, the Dual 1850 is of the receiver accessory that not only compliments the Portable Mat; it can store its own power as well. According to the package, it should double the talk/video/listening time of a particular device. Does it or it do? Read the complete review to find out.
Presentation
Here is what you find. First comes in this little box with the product image at front. When you turn to the right side of the box, you’ll notice the following — “13 hours more talk time”, “80 hours more listening time”, “17 hours more video time”, “6 hours more internet time” and “530 hours more standby time”. You can’t be that specific for all devices that this accessory can charge right? So we’re guessing here that this is for that once gadget that you’ll most likely use this — an iPhone 4, let’s get to those details later. The back of the packaging has your typical features and all images that we’re sure you’ve seen somewhere if you’re thinking of buying one of this and you’re doing your product research.Product Specifications
- Color: Black
- Product Weight: 0.5000 lbs.
- Receiver Dimensions: 0.6875″ x 2.75″ x 2.75″
- Output Rating: 1850 mAh
- Connectors:
- Standard Apple connector x1
- Micro USB connector x1
Review
Let’s divide the name first “DUAL 1850″. From the rider, we know that this is due to the fact that this receiver/battery pack has 1850 mAh to give. “Dual” because it is able to accommodate two devices at the same time. Why mention this? Because there is a possible misuse of this product that will produce substandard results, but we’ll get to that later.
For the first calculated use of the product – as a battery pack – you first charge it either through a USB connected to a PC or through a Powermat Portable Mat if you have one. You will know how much charge is already there by simply pressing the little button on the front face. This will lit up four indicators that show how charged the device is – with four being full and none being empty. Once full, you’re ready to go and use it when necessary. For your standard Apple products, just press the circular button at the back and the Apple connector will pop-up.
Tests completed in a fully drained iPhone 4 reveals that while charge time is a little slower, you can get a full charge from a fully charged Dual 1850 (with an iPhone 4 having a battery rated at 1420 mAh). What does this mean? It means that all those numbers shown at the side of the box is true. Of course it depends on how you use the device but in all essence, it does what it says. And with the usual smartphone on the same battery rating, you would get another battery all together. This is true whenever you’re using the Apple connector or the Micro USB connector. Add to that the multitude of conectors from the Portable Mat and you’ll definitely get your money’s worth.
Final view
We suggest this useful little product — both as a stand-alone accessory and as a Powermat receiver. As the Dual 1850 itself, it is a good accessory if you have an iPhone or an iPod as it is sufficient enough to give at least another full battery supply to your Apple device. If you already have a Portable Mat, then this is a good adding to your wireless charging station as it strictly allows two more devices to be charged wirelessly. Being sold at Amazon for $39, some may find it luxurious but it will give you the power when you needed it the mainly.
