One always feels a need for a portable chargerto charge their devices, viz: mobile phones, iPods and such on the move. Travelers and touristers always face the same problem and constantly look out for a power socket or computer to charge their gadgetsWith APC mobile power pack, no more do you have to face the same worries. The Mobile Power Pack's sophisticated design complements today's mobile devices including MP3 players,mobile phones, and portable gaming systems.

Slightly larger than a credit card, this innovative device delivers hours of extra battery power for those gadgets consumers need mostly while on the go.The device is powered by lithium polymer battery cells,an advanced battery technology with a higher power density than traditional lithium ion cells, to create a compact solution with high poweroutput.Weighing slightly more than 100 grams, the Mobile Power Pack is a necessity for any mobile user.

Flaunting an all-black body, the device looks and feels sleek with a solid construction and a nice metal touch to its power button on the front. The front also hosts a 2.5in graduated LED charging with four status indicators suggesting the approximate battery charge ofthe power pack.The LED status will light up sequentially as each level or charge is reached and when all the four indicators are lit together, it indicates that the battery is completely charged. LED's will stop displaying remaining power after 10 seconds to conserve power.

However it is possible to activate LED's again using the button located over the device.The Power Pack charges very slowly and can take hours, though this probably will make the battery live a lot longer. It has both mini USB and full size USB connector jack on the top panel. APC should be commended for a Iight weight,elegant battery solution that looks great and works just as well. The APC UPB1 0 can charge itselffrom either an USB source on your laptop/PC via the USB cable,or can also be charged using an AC power adapter via any wall socket output. The device is very light given its charging capacity and the iPod shuffle we tested got charged quickly too.

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To charge the device,one has to simply plug in the USB cable to connect the device with the power pack.As mentioned before the charging is fast and the device charges only when the main metal "on" button is pushed and not just by jacking in the plug. Power pack charges 15 minutes at a time, and then needs another push of the button to resume the charging process.This makes sure you don't waste power but requires occasional attention while charging. It is even possible to connect an USB device with an extra portforthe pass-through mode. It can supply adapter power for both charging and the extra device.

All you do is to plug the full size connector to the outlet port over the device and a small USB connector to your powering device. If you have a nonstandard cable you can directly plug it to the full size USB port. This cable has a full size USB port on one end and a mini USB port at the otherWhile charging the full plug fits in the adapter and the mini port is connected to the device input port. The included brochure says it can supply enough power for an iPod up to 55 hours and the device is rated for 8W of continuous and 10W peak 10ad.The device is very lightweight and thin so very easy to jam into a pocket.