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#Jackery – Empowering life on the go. Portable charging units for all. by @ jimboirleand #Charging

If you like to have extra power on the go there is multiple choices of chargers,they can be wireless or connected via micro USB cables,Wireless charging is still being pushed hard but the uptake seems to be quite slow still so it maybe a few years yet before it becomes the norm.

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Who is Jackery.

Jackery are a leading technology company specializing in innovative and high quality products for smartphones and tablets.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Jackery are fully committed to providing exceptional products and affordable prices to all of their customers. With Jackery’s advanced battery solutions, your smartphones and tablets will work and play longer than ever.

We have been speaking to Jackery and they have kindly sent us over some units for us to talk about and they are quite a nice design and there is multiple choices for all users be it a novice or a professional and they all look well too and the design of Battery Packs have now also changed from the ugly big block of a slab into more streamlined looks and of course they have reduced in size too.

Lets take a tour of the devices first,we look at all units here and give you a look at how they range in size and what they look like.

 

First up is the Jackery Mini. £19.99 Approx

The Jackery Mini is like a lipstick design,nice to hold in hand and is a 3200 mAh power bank,this will easily see anyone through a day its size and shape makes it nice and compact and also quite handy to carry around in any pocket too.It comes in Silver,Gold,Black and Orange.

Specs.

  • High-capacity portable phone charger with 3200mAh rechargeable battery power capacity with 1A output. Adds 10 extra hours of talk time or 1 full charge to your iPhones. This portable battery charger (external battery charger) adds 100% extra battery life.
  • The world’s smallest external battery charger; Fits easily into any bag or pocket; Compact, portable & stylish design; Easily fits into your bag to provide instant power; Perfect for long flights, road trips, or whenever you need to charge your mobile devices; often used as a substitute for a car charger, such as an iPhone car charger, dual USB car charger and iPad car charger.
  • Package includes: Jackery Mini External Battery, premium Micro USB to USB 2.0 cable.
  • Grade A Li-ion polymer cell and premium microchips create high-quality portable charger; Premium aluminum case; Secured battery safety with 4 layers of smart safety protection circuit; Advanced power lock technology with standby time up to 6 months after fully charged. 500+ recharge cycles over the life of the battery.
  • 4-color LED indicator to indicate the charging status; Jackery Mini can be used for Samsung Galaxy S5 charger, Samsung Galaxy S4 car charger, Samsung Galaxy, S3 extended battery, Samsung Galaxy S2 battery, iPhone 6 portable charger, iPhone 5s portable charger, iPhone 5c charger, iPhone 5 charger, iPhone 4s portable charger, iPad external battery, HTC battery bar, and much more.

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Second up is the Jackery Bar. £19.99 Approx

 

The Jackery Bar is a 6000 mAh power bank and offers up to 130 hrs extra operating time which is super it weighs 5.5 oz and is slightly bigger than the Jackery Mini .

Specs

  • High-capacity portable phone charger with 6000mAh rechargeable battery power capacity with 2.1A output. Add 22 extra hours of talk time or 2-3 full charges to your iPhone 5S / 5C / 5 / 4S / 4 ; 1-2 full charges to Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, 200+ hours of audio playback. This external battery charger adds 200% -300% extra battery life.
  • The world’s thinnest external battery charger; Fits easily into any bag or pocket; Compact, portable & stylish design; Easily fits into your bag to provide instant power; Perfect for long flights, road trips, or whenever you need to charge your mobile devices; often used as a substitute for a car charger, such as an iPhone car charger, dual USB car charger and iPad car charger.
  • Package includes: Jackery Bar External Battery, premium Micro USB to USB 2.0 cable; compatible with USB charger, USB battery, USB battery pack, USB charging station, and USB power adapter.
  • Samsung grade A Li-ion polymer cell and premium microchips create high-quality portable charger; Premium aluminum case; Secured battery safety with 4 layers of smart safety protection circuit; Advanced power lock technology with standby time up to 6 months after fully charged. 500+ recharge cycles over the life of the battery.
  • Jackery Bar can be used for Samsung Galaxy S5 charger, Samsung Galaxy S4 car charger, Samsung Galaxy, S3 extended battery, Samsung Galaxy S2 battery, iPhone 5s portable charger, iPhone 5c charger, iPhone 5 charger, iPhone 4s portable charger, iPad external battery, HTC battery bar, and much more.

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Up next is the Jackery Fit £23.99 Approx

The Jackery Fit offers 130 hrs of battery life powered with 9000 mAh this is again slightly bigger than the Jackery Bar and a tad heavier.This comes in Orange and Silver.

Specs.

  • High-capacity power bank and portable phone charger with 9000mAh rechargeable battery power capacity with both 2.1A output and 2.1A input. This portable battery will add 30 extra hours of talk time or 3-4 full charges to your iPhone 6 / 5S / 5C / 5 / 4S / 4 ; 1-2 full charges to Samsung Galaxy S5, S4, S3, 300+ hours of audio playback. This external battery charger adds 300% -500% extra battery life.
  • The world’s most fit external battery charger; Fits easily into any bag or pocket; Compact, portable & stylish design; Easily fits into your bag to provide instant power; Perfect for long flights, road trips, or whenever you need to charge your mobile devices; often used as a substitute for a car charger, such as an iPhone car charger, dual USB car charger and iPad car charger.
  • Portable charger package includes: Jackery Fit External Battery, premium Micro USB to USB 2.0 cable.
  • Samsung grade A Li-ion polymer cell and premium microchips create high-quality portable charger; Premium aluminum case; Secured battery safety with 4 layers of smart safety protection circuit; Advanced power lock technology with standby time up to 6 months after fully charged. 500+ recharge cycles over the life of the battery for iPhone, iPad, and other devices.
  • External battery 3 LED indicators to show the charging and discharging status equipped with flashlight. Jackery Fit can be used for Samsung Galaxy S5 charger, Samsung Galaxy S4 car charger, Samsung Galaxy, S3 extended battery, Samsung Galaxy S2 battery, iPhone 6 portable charger, iPhone 5s portable charger, iPhone 5c charger, iPhone 5 charger, iPhone 4s portable charger, iPad external battery, HTC battery bar, and much more.

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And Finally up is the Big one,its the Jackery Giant + £29.99 Approx

This boy can charge both a tablet and phone at the same time so this can be quite handy for trips,concerts or the tourist,with 12000 mAh its a powerhouse.offering up to 260 hrs of extra life,it weighs 10.4 oz so its not heavy.It comes in Black ,Gold, Silver and Orange.

 

Specs

  • Ultra high-capacity portable charger and iPhone battery with dual USB port with 12000mAh rechargeable battery power capacity. Super-fast charge output (5V/3A) though dual USB ports (5V/2.1A and 5V/1A) allow for simultaneous charging of your iPad, iPhone, Android, and more at high speed. This power pack and external battery charger adds 500% – 600% extra battery life.
  • The world’s largest capacity external battery pack and portable charger; Fits easily into any bag or pocket; Compact, portable & stylish design; Easily fits into your bag to provide instant power; Perfect for long flights, road trips, or whenever you need to charge your mobile devices; often used as a substitute for a car charger, such as an iPhone car charger, dual USB car charger and iPad car charger.
  • External battery package includes: Jackery Giant+ External Battery, premium Micro USB to USB 2.0 cable.
  • Panasonic grade A Li-ion polymer cell and premium microchips create high-quality portable charger; Premium aluminum case; Secured battery safety with 4 layers of smart safety protection circuit; Advanced power lock technology with standby time up to 6 months after fully charged. 500+ recharge cycles over the life of the battery.
  • Portable battery charger 3 LED indicators to show the charging and discharging status equipped with flashlight. Jackery Giant+ can be used for Samsung Galaxy S5 charger, Samsung Galaxy S4 car charger, Samsung Galaxy, S3 extended battery, Samsung Galaxy S2 battery, iPhone 6 portable charger, iPhone 5s portable charger, iPhone 5c charger, iPhone 5 charger, iPhone 4s portable charger, iPad external battery, HTC battery bar, and much more.

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Jackery also have an application for your iPhone too for battery management.

Upon launching the app, you’re immediately greeted with the Monitor screen. It shows you the remaining percentage of energy stored in your battery, the remaining time estimated before your device runs out of charge, and when the battery level will drop below 50 percent and 20 percent. It will also give you an estimate of what time to charge your iPhone again. You can download the App HERE 

 

Size comparison. Just to give you an idea here is the 4 units standing side by side at several angles all in all they are no big compared to some on offer today,nor are the in any way heavy so they will not be intrusive in bag or pocket.

You can buy these products directly from Jackery Store or Amazon Canada UK or Australia.

PowerSound: 32hrs Music PowerBank by @EchoProducts #Echo #Powersound by @jimboireland

Earlier in the year we were the first in Ireland to bring you a new product from Echo Products which was the Echo Key and people seemed to like it very much its quite a handy key to have and it replaces cables,once you have access to a PC or laptop all you need to charge,transfer data or power your device is the Echo Key which we reviewed here

 

Now Echo Products have a new product on Indiegogo and here it is.

Power Sound by Echo is the evolution of the portable speaker

With over 32 hours of music playback, from two high quality speakers, the Power Sound provides the best quality sound wherever you are.

The integrated 5200 mAh power bank battery means that it will also charge any of your electronic devices (iPhones, Androids, tablets, cameras, etc). With a 2.1amp USB output, the Power Sound will charge your phone up to twice as fast as a normal charger! (wall charge USB output is typically 1amp, and laptop USB output is 0.5amp)

With all this in mind, The Power Sound is the perfect accompaniment for your festival season. You can now charge and re-group at the camp site whilst listening to your favourite tunes.

 

Connecting to the Power Sound is easy:

TO PLAY – connect via bluetooth

TO CHARGE – connect via USB out

A 32hr playback high-quality bluetooth speaker, with 5200mAh USB power bank.

Break it down in more detail:

  • 32 hour continual music playback
  • 5,200 mAh power bank (charge an iPhone 5 more than THREE times over!)
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Hands-free speakerphone

 

We rely on our phones for our music, which drains the battery with limited sound quality, so…..

 

Give your music & your phone life!

High-capacity smartphone charger

  • High Capacity 5200mAH lithium polymer battery
  • Digital display
  • Power In: 5Vdc, 1000mA fast charging
  • Power out: 5Vdc, 1000mA fast discharging

Hi-Fi Stereo Speaker

  • Power: 2 Watt x 2 speakers
  • S/N ratio >75dB
  • Frequency response: 100Hz~20,000Hz
  • Play time: 32 hours at 60% volume
  • Volume control

Hands Free conferencing

  • Built-in high gain, noise cancellation microphone
  • Range: 33 ft (10 meter typical)

CE, FCC, UN38.3, WEEE, RoHS, and Bluetooth certified

  • High quality aluminum casing
  • Weight: 7.16 Oz
  • Dimensions: 4.65×1.54×1.54 in (118 x 39 x39 mm)

If you want to support the guys you can do so over HERE and we wish them well and look forward to seeing this in the near future.

 

 

Sandisk unveil the 200GB microSD card The World’s Highest Capacity. by @jimboireland #SanDisk

Storage is now a mainstream commodity and even though the cloud is being pushed more and more people still like to use sd cards,be it mobile users or photographers people like them,i must admit i still prefer them myself but only now coming around to the idea of using the cloud due to more phones leaving out the option its just as handy to back up so you can access anywhere at anytime,but for now the sd card is still my thing but i’m ever increasing the use of cloud.

 

Mobile devices are completely changing the game. Seven out of 10 images captured by consumers are now from smartphones and tablets. Consumers view mobile-first devices as their primary means for image capture and sharing, and by 2019 smartphones and tablets will account for nine out of 10 images captured,” said Christopher Chute, Vice President, Worldwide Digital Imaging Practice, IDC. “As the needs of mobile users continue to change, SanDisk is on the forefront of delivering solutions for these demands as is clearly illustrated through their growing portfolio of innovative products, including the new 200GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC card.”

SanDisk achieved this capacity breakthrough by leveraging the proprietary technology developed last year for the 128GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC card, and creating a new design and production process that allows for more bits per die. 

“We continue to push technology boundaries to deliver record-breaking solutions that transform the way consumers use their mobile devices,” said Dinesh Bahal, vice president, product marketing, SanDisk. “By focusing on achieving new capacity and speed milestones, we are able to deliver trusted mobile memory solutions that give consumers the freedom to never stop capturing, saving, or sharing – with the benefit of fast speeds to transfer it all quickly.” 

Ideal for Android™ smartphone and tablet users, this Premium Edition microSD card combines  

the world’s highest capacity and blazingly fast transfer speed of up to 90MB/s to deliver premium performance.  At this transfer speed, consumers can expect to move up to 1,200 photos per minute2. 

Through SanDisk’s updated Memory Zone app users will have even greater control over their mobile device’s memory storage. In the Memory Zone app, users can engage the OptiMem™ app feature which monitors the phone’s memory levels to inform users whenever the internal memory falls below a user-defined threshold. Once this threshold is reached, the OptiMem app feature will automatically transfer some of their old photos and videos to their microSD card, leaving them with more internal memory to continue making memories. The app, available for free download from the Google Play™ store, is compatible with most Android-powered devices and allows users to easily locate, organize, transfer and back up data.

  • Ideal for premium Android™-based smartphones and tablets
  • Transfer up to 1200 photos a minute with premium transfer speed of up to 90MB/s**
  • Holds up to 20 hours of Full HD video**
  • Class 10 for Full HD video recording and playback
  • Water proof, temperature proof, shock proof, X-ray proof and magnet proof**
  • Comes with SD™ adapter for use in MIL cameras

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IKEA will sell furniture with wireless chargers in US and UK By @VicenteA_George #ikea #wireless #charging

The well known “do-for-yourself” furniture maker IKEA have a big surprise for us in a couple of months.

The company will offer Lamps, Tables and Nightstands with wireless charging built in (under the Qi standard).

And if you have an Iphone or a Samsung and think “It doesn’t work for me” the company will also offer a range of case and covers for those handsets without wireless chargers backplates.

The collection will start to be sell on mid April in the U.K with prices starting at £30, they will be sell on the U.S later this year but we don’t have the exact date yet.

“Our belief is that mobile phones are vital parts to people’s lives at home and their desire to stay connected, and Qi addresses an unmet need to keep devices powered,” said Bjorn Block, Range Manager for Lighting and Wireless Charging, at IKEA. “As a member of WPC, we value the access to the leading and most advanced global standard for wireless charging.”

That’s good news for those who plan buy new stuff for home and even for the ones that only want a useful bed lamp that will also act as a charger.

Stay tuned for more info and the latest new with the #MWC15

Blackberry Passport – Noreve leather wallet review. #Noreve #Cases #Blackberry by @jimboireland

Our Blackberry Passport arrived last week and of course as always we need protection and Noreve once again came to the rescue and provided us with a quite beautiful case for our passport the case is quite nice and bespoke and has a fantastic leather exterior to is and the lovely smell of leather is quite nice believe it or not.

 

The case is quite nice to hold and is in the fold factor design,for a large phone this may not suit some due to it folding down but if you are use to big phones and this style of case it will work fine its also not that bulky and does not add anything major to an already big squared device,it looks very slick and trendy and professional if i dare say.

Elegant case conceived in top quality handcrafted leather
– Hand-crafted manufacturing quality
– Practical thanks to its magnetic closure
– Slim and padded design
– Protects the device in an optimal manner
– All sides protective case
– Access to basic functions (multiple openings on the leather)
– Two business or credit card slots
– Headphones and headset jack access
– Charging and synchronization cable access
– Easy access to stylus
– Beautiful interior lining embossed with the Noreve logo
– Leather stand on the back for horizontal use

 

 

You can buy either of these cases from noreve over at this link here they range from €49.50 which may seem expensive to some,but these are quality bespoke cases and you can customize to our preference.

Be careful and monitor your home phone,tablet chargers. #Charging #Mobile by @jimboireland

In every household its safe to say there is at least one charger for the majority its much more now with an average household having more than one mobile device in the house. We tend to leave them in overnight or never plug them out from the socket.

Its always best to use original products,ie official OEMs and not cheap ones we can buy elsewhere on the internet to save money,they might be fine in general but its worth noting that sticking with original is the best. Most shops (bricks and mortar,retail) do offer generic which are fine. Always check the voltage and amperage.Most if not all modern phones,tablets today will stop charging when the device is charged once you use the correct charger.

In an article not to long ago from the daily mail it shows that fires are on the increase in the UK too,we don’t really see much here but its something to think about after todays news where the Dublin Fire Brigade had to put out a fire in a Dublin home to overheating.

 

So as Dublin Fire Brigade says “BEWARE” don’t become too complacent folks.. Well done to the folks at Dublin Fire Brigade.

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Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter now available to buy in Ireland. #Microsoft #Wireless by @jimboireland

Microsoft have made the Wireless display adapter available for people to buy in Ireland along with other select markets,its a similar idea to the HD-10 which we have been using since last December but this might suit others more so than the HD-10.

 

 

Whether you’re playing a movie for movie night or sharing photos from your last trip, the Wireless Display Adapter makes it easy to share. Just plug in the adapter, pair your devices, and you’re ready to send all of your multimedia content from your phone, tablet or laptop to the big screen—all wirelessly.

This adapter takes the pain out of sharing during meetings. Everyone on your team can quickly share their content without ever having to pass around an HDMI cord. Need to work on something else while you project? No problem, just extend your screen and you can get other stuff done while you share.

Miracast is a wireless technology that supports 1080p video quality and 5.1 surround sound streaming between mobile devices and large displays. There’s no restriction to what you can share with Miracast as long as all devices are Miracast-enabled, and this adapter works with both Windows and Android.

If this does not suit check out the HD-10 which we use and find it very efficient and flawless our review can be seen here

If you want to buy the adapter its going to cost €69.99 and you can buy it on the Microsoft Store –  Direct link.

 

Say hello to Phorm, The world’s first morphing touchscreen. by @jimboireland #Phorm #Keyboard

There is many accessories for our devices these days and the supply will always continue but here is something quite cool and i think this will do rather well and it looks like a typical ipad case but its not its much more than that,its a new product called Phorm made by tactus

 

Tactus brings real physical buttons that dynamically appear and disappear into a flat touch screen. Never again will you have to choose between thin stylish devices with edge-to-edge touchscreens and amazing usability. Mobile can truly mean productivity, immersive gaming, and adaptive interfaces with Tactus.

 

Another bonus is that this does not need your devices battery either. Finger Guides allow you to feel the letters so you can strike the right target as you type. Soon you’ll be typing fluently without even looking.

 

It looks like it will take time to adjust from the traditional feel of your tablet in general but it would not be hard to adapt,we are in a fast changing world and we are now becoming able to adapt quickly example being moving from smaller screened phones to phablets,who would of thought it at the beginning of the phablet boom…

Check out more over at Phorm you can now pre-order this for the iPad mini for $99

 

Coloud Bang Wired Speaker MD-1C now on sale in Ireland #Nokia #Coloud by @jimboireland #MixRadio

The Coloud Bang speaker is a nice neat portable speaker made by the company coloud,its small but packs a  punch when it comes to sound..For its size you will be surprised.It also comes in several colours too which are all bright and eye catching bar Black,The Bang also comes in Green,and Orange It’s now available from the Microsoft store.

 

The Bang has enough power to keep the party going. Enjoy up to 8 hours of play back time on a single charge and daisy chain two or more speakers together to make your music sound even better. It’s a powerful portable speaker for a super-affordable price.

 

Microsoft have now got this speaker up for grabs on the Irish Microsoft store for a great price of €19.00 for this price you will get some great sound,also with the Coloud Bang you can add them together like a daisy chain,Mix Radio users will rejoice here for sure.

 

Specs

  • Dimensions

    • Width: 75 mm
    • Height: 51 mm
    • Weight: 96 g
    • Cable length: 17 cm

  • Audio

    • Frequency response: 200 – 15 000 Hz
    • Maximum output: 94 dB at 0.5 m
    • Speaker drivers: 40 mm high performance

  • Connectivity

    • AV connectors: 3.5 mm stereo headphone connector
    • Charging connectors: Micro-USB

  • Power

    • Rechargeable battery: Yes
    • Maximum music playback time: 8 h

     

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