Several Charging Options
TekCharge MP1860A connects to devices in three ways: to iPad, iPhone, iPod nano or iPod touch using the included Dock Connector/USB cable, or to any compatible device using the USB device cable or an adapter tip.
An Apple Dock Connector to USB cable is included for charging and syncing iPad, iPhone, or iPod, with Mini USB and Micro USB adapter tips included for connection to current models of BlackBerry, HTC, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson mobile phones. The included USB adapter tips can be used to charge Kindle2, Nook, MP3 players, PDAs, portable media players, pocket video cameras, portable routers, GPS, MP3 players, and other 5V devices that use a Micro or Mini USB cable to charge. Additional adapter tips are available from Tekkeon for a nominal fee.
Intelligent Design
Its intelligent design enables TekCharge MP1860A to identify and provide exactly the right output power for the connected device, from less than 100mA to a whopping 2.1A¾the precise output to fast charge iPad.
High-Capacity Rechargeable Battery
TekCharge MP1860A features a high-capacity rechargeable lithium ion battery. Designed the highest degree of safety in mind, it features multi-layer protection circuitry to help prevent over-charging, over-discharging, over-current, or short circuit, and flame-retardant plastics that exceed industry requirements.
Charge Battery and Device Together
To optimize charging time and luggage space, users can leave extra power adapters at home and use a single USB power adapter to charge the battery along with two connected devices overnight.
Battery Capacity at a Glance
A bright, color-coded LED on top of the battery quickly indicates the remaining capacity of the rechargeable battery.
Emergency Flashlight
As an added bonus, TekCharge MP1860A includes a flashlight to provide emergency light at a user’s fingertips.
“Made for iPod, iPhone, iPad” Certification
TekCharge MP1860A has been officially certified by Apple Inc. as a “Made for iPod, iPhone, and iPad” product. A certified Apple dock connector to USB cable is included in the TekCharge MP1860A box to ensure 100% compatibility with Apple products.
“While TekCharge MP1860A is certified by Apple for use with iPod, iPhone and iPad, this compact, high-capacity battery is universal to work with hundreds of popular mobile devices, including new tablets that are beginning to hit the market,” says Jerry Yang, president of Tekkeon, Inc. “And its unusually high 2.1 Amp output is ideal for fast charging most of these devices.”
TekCharge MP1860A includes:
TekCharge MP1860A Dual Port Power Pack
Retractable USB input/output cable (power only)
Dock Connector Cable for connection to iPad, iPhone or iPod (power and data)
myCharger™ USB power adapter
Mini USB adapter tip
Micro USB adapter tip
Adapter tip tote
User guide
The MSRP for TekCharge MP1860A is $69.95. The battery is available through retail and major on-line stores, including 3GStore.com, Adorama, Amazon.com, B&H Photos, CircuitCity.com, CompUSA.com, Newegg.com, and TigerDirect, and from the Tekkeon store at www.tekkeon.com. It comes with a one-year limited warranty.
Tekkeon offers a complete line of mobile power products for the iPhone, iPad, iPod, and other mobile devices. To learn more, please visit http://tekkeon.com.
Fulton Innovation, the creator and exclusive licensor of eCoupled intelligent wireless power, will be giving visitors to CES a glimpse into the future of wireless power with new and intriguing applications of the technology. The company will be showing wireless power demonstrations in automotive, retail packaging, and consumer devices. A taste of what’s in store for CES attendees can be seen in a video at http://bit.ly/ecoupledCES and more details will be available on December 27th online at www.ecoupled.com/ces.
While full details of the demonstrations will not be released until January, the key draw to the booth will be an ultra-high power application of wireless power charging an electric vehicle (EV). The retail packaging demonstration will show a very low cost version of wireless power where the coils and electronics can be printed directly onto the packaging and can drive a number of package features that benefit both manufacturers and consumers alike .
All low-powered demonstrations at the Fulton booth meet the new Qi wireless power standard from the Wireless Power Consortium which was launched in July 2010.
Other World Computing (OWC), located in Woodstock, Illinois, has a vision to be part of the solution and not the rhetoric with CEO Larry O’Connor at the helm of this grand scheme. All one has to do is ask O’Connor about the work OWC has done and he immediately brightens up with excitement like a kid on Christmas morning. You can feel O’Connor’s zeal for this stuff as he rapidly fires off statistic after statistic giving one much to digest. This is a guy that just doesn’t say going green is better, he gives you reason why it is better. OWCs hallmark in the “why” is a a towering wind turbine just behind the building. O’Connor’s primary reason for installing the wind turbine was Return on Investment (ROI). At a total of $1.25 million 100% self-funded install cost, OWC should recover total cost within 10 to 14 years. That number could become smaller as energy costs climb noting that the Chicago market for energy has risen 24.3% since 1999.
The beauty of the wind turbine is how well it works for so little. As I walked from my rented white Cadillac CTS4 to OWCs entrance, I noticed only a mild breeze on my face which was more than enough to turn the blades on the turbine to the left of me. In fact, it will power the entire OWC campus at just between 10 – 15 MPH. The blades will turn to make adjustments for faster wind and can handle up to 150 MPH! If things get too extreme, the blades then turn in to become “flat” and thus preventing any spin. The blade house can rotate 360 degrees allowing the turbine to find the best wind to spin in.
At 131 feet tall, the wind turbine has become somewhat of a landmark for the town of Woodstock. O’Connor told me while touring the facility that school busses have come loaded up with children to just drive by to see it. In fact, the demand to know more about the turbine has caused OWC to set up an information booth just up the road from its entrance at its coffee shop.
The Vestas V39-500 kW wind turbine is projected to churn an estimated 1,250,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of power per year. That’s nearly twice as much as OWC needs. Other World Computing isn’t just an office with cubes but is the headquarters that includes a call center, warehouse and shipping, and a datacenter that runs macsales.com and OWC.net / FasterMac.net. That’s a lot of power folks!
OWC didn’t just put in a “windmill” and call it green. From your first step out of your vehicle to the sidewalk, you’ll immediately notice something different. Instead of paving the parking lot with oil like every other place you’ve ever driven your car on, OWCs lot looks a bit like a cobble stoned streets of Old Europe. Upon closer inspection, you’ll notice gaps between each stone purposely placed to allow for water drainage. These holes allow rain water to quickly place itself back into the environment without the need to install a sewage system. Grant Dahlke, OWCs Marketing, PR, and Social Media Manager, recounted when the fire department had tested the drain-off that no matter how much water was pumped into the lot, water just would not collect long enough to even create a large puddle. “It just drained,” Dahlke said with a smile. Viewing the video shows how a small bottle of water is no match for this incredible system. Rain water is not the only H20 that OWC is working with. All the water in the building is filtered and treated internally removing the need to ship in bottle water for the employees.
Now, not to get gross or be accused of TMI here, but even the fluids that leave OWC are treated with a green conscious. The toilets in the mens bathroom do not require flushing which saves nearly 40,000 gallons from being flushed. The Sloan Waterfree urinal is just one more example of how OWC has taken this green thing to the next level. (Take a look at the toilet and the sign above it.)
To heat and cool the facility, OWC goes 200 plus feet underground behind its building with pipes fed with coolant. This Geo-thermal setup brings the fluid to between 47 and 54 degrees all year long saving on natural gas for heating and electricity for air conditioning. This makes OWC a true zero emissions facility which has captured the attention of Illinois governor to NBC News. But most importantly, it also has garnered OWC Platinum LEED Certification. LEED, short for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, started in 1998, with 14,000 LEED projects awarded OWC Platinum level which is one less than 500 to have such an award hanging on its lobby wall.
OWC is well known for its amazing hardware and accessories and has been a leader in Mac accessories for over 20 years and now it is leading the way, once again, into a new realm for technology companies. Hopefully not just tech houses see the value in what O’Connor and his company has succeeded at doing and join OWC into the future of clean, reliable, and self-sufficient energy.
More than half of Americans leave their mobile device wall chargers plugged in 24/7, and 35 percent are unaware that their charger is still using electricity even if their cell phone is not attached, according to a study by Ventev Innovations, a manufacturer of wireless accessories that transform ordinary products into extraordinary innovations. To combat that loss of energy, also known as Vampire Power draw, as well as deliver a value-added charger, Ventev today launched the EcoCHARGE wall charger – the most advanced, energy-efficient wall charger on the market.
“The EcoCHARGE is a game changer in the mobile device charger market – both on the energy conservation and innovation fronts,” said Jeff Lime, vice president of Ventev. “In addition to being Energy Star certified and exceeding the 5-Star efficiency rating, the EcoCHARGE charges two devices at one time, is packed with user friendly features like our power strip friendly design, and gives our customers the confidence to leave it plugged in by eliminating the Vampire Power draw concern when no device is connected, or when the device is fully charged.”
Ventev Innovations is a division of TESSCO Technologies (NASDAQ: TESS), a value-added provider of the knowledge, products, and supply chain solutions needed to design, build, run, maintain, and use wireless systems. Ventev Innovations products embody exceptional design and functionality, creative performance and precision engineering. The Ventev Innovations division launched its first Ventev branded products in July 2008 and has continued its focus on new innovations and expanding its product line.
In addition to the EcoCHARGE, several Ventev innovative wireless accessory products will be on display at CTIA (TESSCO booth #1710), including:
Ø PowerCELL, a rechargeable power supply that lets users recharge USB-friendly devices while on-the-go. Its compact design offers easy storage and mobility, and it’s ready when needed, even after months of storage. LED indicator lights show just how much charge is remaining.
Ø AlumiSNAP, a new case construction following luxury auto industry trends, artfully combining the use of metal and plastic in a stylish and functional design. AlumiSNAP is a snap-on case made of real brushed-aluminum and protective polycarbonate, which offers colorful material contrast to the basic crystal case.
At CTIA, Ventev’s products will also be on display at Pepcom’s Mobile Focus on Tuesday, March 23rd at the Paris hotel from 7-10 p.m.
The EcoCHARGE is available now from Ventev in Mini USB and Micro USB for $29.99. The iPhone/iPod version of the EcoCHARGE will be available in April 2010.
Other World Computing (OWC(r)) http://www.macsales.com, a leading zero emissions PC and Mac(r) technology company, announced today that it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership program for its leadership role in becoming an on-site producer of more than 100% of OWC’s power needs through clean, green wind power. The EPA Green Power Partnership program is a voluntary program that provides recognition to organizations demonstrating environmental leadership by using clean renewable power, either by producing power, as OWC does, or by purchasing green credits.
First 100% On-Site Wind Powered U.S. Technology Manufacturer
OWC became the first 100% on-site wind powered U.S. technology manufacturer on October 19, 2009, when it activated its Vestas V39-500kW wind turbine. The turbine is projected to generate an estimated 1,250,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) per year, nearly double the current energy requirements of all OWC operations, including its internet operations datacenter for OWC.net and FasterMac.net. Excess energy produced by the OWC wind turbine is sold back to the local power provider, thus making OWC a net supplier of sustainable energy to the McHenry County, IL region in addition to being a provider of award winning technology products and services to over one million Mac, PC, and iPod users around the world.
“The EPA commends Other World Computing for their commitment to protecting the environment by using green power,” said Susan Wickwire, Chief of the Energy Supply and Industry Branch at U.S. EPA. “By generating power with an on-site wind turbine, Other World Computing is reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, supporting clean energy technologies, and contributing to a clean energy future.”
Clean, Renewable Wind Power Part of Green Corporate Philosophy
The 100% self-funded on-site wind turbine is one component of the overall green initiatives that OWC employed in designing and building its corporate headquarters. The OWC building and campus, completed in 2008, are in the final approval stages for the highest LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program rating of Platinum. LEED is a voluntary program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council to provide building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations, and maintenance solutions.
Good for the Environment & the Bottom Line
The cost to install a wind turbine of OWC’s caliber is typically $1.25 million with a Return On Investment (ROI) of 100% within 10-14 years based upon a 25% front-end investment and current energy costs. The actual ROI recovery period can be reduced significantly as energy costs increase.
“OWC has always planned for the future, and going to 100 percent wind energy delivers both conservational as well as energy cost benefits,” said Larry O’Connor, CEO, Other World Computing. “We’re very pleased that our efforts have been recognized by the EPA as exhibiting environmental leadership,” said O’Connor.
For complete details and a pictorial presentation on OWC’s wind turbine project, as well as a virtual tour of its LEED inspired corporate campus, visit: www.macsales.com/windpower
Powertraveller, the UK manufacturer of power and charging solutions for electronic devices, has opened the cage and unleashed two new beasts – the powergorilla, a portable charger for laptops and its ‘mate’, the solargorilla, a solar panel capable of powering a laptop.
Available separately but designed to work together if required, these two devices are capable of handling the power needs of laptop users worldwide.
• Weighing in at 631g and measuring 2200 mm x 130 mm x 15 mm, a fully charged powergorilla will give laptop users between 2-6 hours of extra power and over 20 hours on various other devices including mobiles, iPods and hand-held game consoles.
• The powergorilla is capable of powering and charging laptops ranging from 16V, 19V or 24V – just select which voltage is required and the LCD screen will indicate which setting has been chosen.
• Included with the powergorilla are 15 interchangeable tips for the most popular laptop brands, as well as tips for the leading makes of mobile phones and other hand-held digital gadgets.
• The powergorilla offers the option to ‘daisy-chain’ – whilst the powergorilla is charging your laptop you can charge the powergorilla from the mains power supply or from the solargorilla. Alternatively, the powergorilla can power a laptop and recharge other digital devices at the same time.
• At the heart of the powergorilla beats a high energy density Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery (capacity: 21000mAh ). The powergorilla can be charged either via the mains using the included worldwide A/C mains charger (to fully charge, allow 5-6 hours) or direct from the sun via the solargorilla (6 hours in strong sunlight will charge a powergorilla by up to a half).
• The solargorilla tips the scales at just 700g, measures 264 mm x 200 mm x 19 mm. Tough rubberised casing and water resistant, the solargorilla has a 20V power socket out and standard 5V USB socket. The solargorilla works via two PV (photovoltaic) solar panels which generate electric current when exposed to light – the greater the UV intensity, the greater the performance.
• To charge the powergorilla or to power a laptop, just open the two panels of the solargorilla, expose to direct sunlight and connect to either your laptop directly or to the powergorilla. The green LED on the solargorilla indicates the strength of charge.
Corsair, a worldwide leader in high performance computer and flash memory products, today announced the HX1000W power supply unit (PSU), the world’s first 1000 watt PSU to be certified under the newly-created 3-way NVIDIA® SLI® Technology Certification Program from NVIDIA Corporation. The Corsair HX1000W will be debuted at the CeBIT 2008 show next week in Hanover, Germany on Corsair’s stand (Booth 40, Hall 21).
The HX1000W is the latest addition to Corsair’s award-winning HX-series of modular power supplies for the gaming and enthusiast community. Featuring a twin-transformer, true dual-rail design, DC-to-DC conversion and high-quality solid state capacitors, the HX1000W delivers the rock-solid performance and stability required for high-end enthusiast gaming systems.
Features of the HX1000W include:
· Designed for multi-core CPUs and multi-GPU systems
· Guaranteed to deliver its full 1000W output at 50ºC operating temperature
· Industrial grade solid-state capacitors rated at 105ºC for uncompromised performance
· True independent dual +12V rail design
· 140mm temperature-controlled fan for quiet, efficient cooling
With Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) and 80% or more energy efficiency across a wide range of loading conditions, the HX1000W PSU generates minimal heat during operation. In addition, the high quality, thermally-controlled double ball-bearing 140mm fan provides effective cooling and whisper quiet operation.
“Having the first 1000 watt power supply that is certified for 3-way NVIDIA® SLI® Technology is a great honor,” said Jack Peterson, VP Corporate Marketing. “The fact that the HX1000W meets the 3-way NVIDIA SLI Technology specification at a wattage rating that is up to 30% lower than some of our competitors highlights Corsair’s superior engineering expertise and world-class product development efforts,” continued Peterson. “Clearly, this is the ultimate power supply for enthusiasts and demanding customers who want the very best hardware in their gaming rigs.”
The Corsair HX1000W power supply unit (CMPSU-1000HX) will be available in late March through Corsair’s authorized distributors, resellers and e-tailers worldwide, priced at $279.99 USD MSRP. Corsair’s power supplies are backed by a 5-year Limited Warranty, complete customer support via telephone, email, forum and TS Xpress troubleshooting guide. For more information on Corsair HX1000W power supply, please visit: http://corsair.com/products/hx1000.aspx.
Incipio Technologies, Inc. announced today the release of “The Continental Companion Cables™” for the Apple block charger. The World’s first truly functional International adapter for Apple’s popular block charger The Apple block charger has become the standard charger for all current Apple notebook computers, iPod devices and the iPhone. The Continental Companion Cables feature International AC adapters with a short and light-weight 12” cord designed to minimize load while maximize function. The Continental Companion Cables are the answer tight quarters and crowded power strips. The AC adapter comes with 4 interchangeable heads giving users the freedom to travel the globe with confidence that the Apple block charger wont fall off walls and weigh down your bag The Continental Companion Cables along with the Apple block charger will be ready for action no matter where life takes you.
Incipio’s innovative solution based products are designed with customers in mind. Incipio’s focus on quality has catapulted the Irvine, CA based computer accessory firm to the forefront of innovation supporting Apple’s entire line of products. The Continental Companion Cables are available on Incipio’s website as well as select retailers internationally. “This product was designed out of necessity. I couldn’t get my Apple Charger to fit in an airport power strip during a recent business trip overseas and I was left powerless,” stated Andy Fathollahi, President of Incipio Technologies. “We are Mac users and supporting their devices has become a labor of love for us”
Features of the Continental Companion Cables for Apple block chargers.
• Five Piece Kit featuring AC adapters directly supports outlets in the following countries:
North America and South America
Europe and UK (3-pin)
Japan, Hong Kong (3-pin) and China
Australia and New Zealand
Caribbean
Middle East and Africa (3-pin)
Compatible with Power Adapters fir the iBook, PowerBook G4, MacBook, MacBook, Pro, MacBook Air iPod, iPhone USB Power Adapter, and iPod Fire-Wire Power Adapters.
• Convenient light-weight travel bag that holds all your cables and the Apple block charger.
• Short and convenient 12” whip.
• Available through Incipio’s website as well as select retailers worldwide.
The Continental Companion Cable for Apple block chargers well as hundreds of other products are available at http://www.myincipio.com and at select retailers across the country and throughout the globe.
Continually fusing fashion with function, Incipio is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of products designed to enhance and protect the mobile devices that are now common in today’s active lifestyle. Incipio prides itself in designing and developing products that support a wide range of MP3 players, notebook computers, smart phones, mobile phones, and digital cameras. Incipio was founded in 1999, by a group of gadget obsessed designers. Incipio products are available directly online and in dozens of countries around the world with distributors and retailers in the US, Japan, UK, EU, Australia and Latin America. Incipio Technologies, Inc is a privately held firm based out of Irvine CA., with offices in Hong Kong and Tennessee.
Well known Apple accessory designer, Power Support has announced the latest in protective accessories to keep your music safe. The revolutionary Black Crystal Jacket Set is customized to keep the damage to your iPod Touch at a minimum. Power Supports Black Crystal Jacket Set for the iPod Touch is just what you need to compliment the aesthetics of the iPod touch, without impeded use of the touch screen.
- Rotating stand allows either vertical or horizontal viewing of the screen
- The crystal jacket allows for protection from dust, scratches, and impacts
- The slim style of the Crystal Jacket won’t add bulk to your iPod.
Santa Rosa electric car pioneer Zap has come to the iPhones rescue, of sorts. While it already has excellent battery life for a smartphone, some are finding a need to get more from it and Zap brings three times that need with the iZap.
“The iZAP battery was a life-saver during my business trip to China last week,” said iPhone owner Steve Schneider, Chief Executive Officer for ZAP. “Frankly, if an iPod runs out of power, losing your music and video is not as critical to your business trip as the iPhone. You lose your cell phone access, text messages, Internet and email access, time zone clock, business notes, scheduling software, driving maps, calculator and all the other news and information for which the iPhone was designed.”
I guess if you’re the CEO, you can find this nifty new battery; however, if you search Zap’s site, good luck finding this new beast. There is an iZAP for the iPod, though, this is probably not what you want to zap your iPhone with.