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This charge card is worth every penny. I bought it out of necessity, having forgotten my cell phone charger, in JFK airport. Since it was only $5 more then a wall charger, and had the capability of charging everything I figured it was worth the chance.
Pros:
Lightweight
comes with it's own pouch/carrying case
Every tip possible (even obscure kinds and general female USB)
Keeps the charge for a very long time (week plus) without use
Charges cell phone, kindle, iPod Classic/Nano/Touch (older models) quickly
Cons
Carrying case doesn't securely close (some of the very small tips could fall out)
No way to replace usb cord (that goes from powercard to devices) if you lose it without buying another unit
Every tip possible
Does not charge iPod Touch 4g
Since everything is home in the pouch it's not terribly difficult to keep track of all the small pieces. It's when the pouch falls upside down in your bag and you have to reach in to find all the tiny parts that is a pain. Additionally I actually lost the USB cord while traveling with work. Thankfully it turned up a few weeks later when a coworker asked if I knew what it was for, otherwise I'd have been out another $50 just to replace the cord. Since it is short and is detachable from the main card it can be difficult not to misplace in the myriad of computer cords that I walk around with.
This unit has gone so far as to replace my cell phone charger when going on short trips. It's able to recharge my Palm Pre 4-5 times before dying which is very impressive. It goes from 0% to 100% in about the same time as the wall charger (1.5-3hrs) but is much easier since I can keep my phone close and not have to worry about being near an outlet. I have also used it as a replacement battery for my iPod classic 4g which has a dead internal battery.
When charging the card the LED indicator lights can be quite bright they flash/pulse the charging status until complete, then they just remain on. It's good to keep this away from other small items that can push the "on" button since you lose power faster that way.
This charge card/backup battery is probably the most reliable I have encountered, over a year old and still going strong. I am considering purchasing another so I can have two when I am traveling and charge two devices at once.
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I have had this Fat Cat charger for at least a year. While I don't have to use it often, it has kept my cell phone going when I've needed it. I keep the charger in my purse or, when traveling, backpack. I have learned that it does indeed hold its charge for 3-4 months when not used which means it's ready when I need it.I wish it could be charged from a wall plug as charging via a USB port is slow although okay if done overnight.
For convenience, I wish the charger came with its own carry bag as it is necessary to carry the charger card, connecting wire and terminal swap-out connectors. I found a small, wallet-type bag that works for me but a custom designed, compact bag would be a nice addition to this product. It would be nice if the bag was not all black, so it could be easily found at the bottom of a bag which is where it ends up when not used for a while.
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