Many more products coming out are now incorporating a battery feature. Some new speakers can now charge gadgets, and some external battery packs have other features too. It seems like companies are mixing and matching to see what works and is popular. But what about a smartphone battery charger that also doubles as an external battery pack? The combination is pretty powerful-sounding, considering the fastest way to get your smartphone from zero to full is to swap in a fresh battery. Ibattz has such a device, which works for Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4 smartphones. Since my wife owns the S3, I figured to give the Ibattz Mojo I9300 Powerbank a spin. Design There really isn't much to the Ibattz Mojo I9300 Powerbank. The package comes with the Ibattz battery, the USB cable, and the charger itself. That's it! The ports aren't labeled, but anyone should be able to figure out which cable end to plug in where for charging. This powerbank doesn't include a wall adapter, so you're expected to provide your own or just tap into some other USB port.  Three parts, easy peasy The exterior is a smooth, matte black. It's easy to hold in the hand, and resists fingerprints, which is always nice. The charger features a hinged lid that snaps shut to keep the battery secure and in place. The battery is easy to put in and take out, unlike the battery charger for my Galaxy Note 2. That thing requires a bit of leverage. No on/off switch or buttons are necessary, but the Ibattz Mojo I9300 Powerbank does have a single LED to indicate charging. When recharging the battery, the LED glows red. Once full, it turns blue. Or at least it's supposed to. It can glow red for hours on end. Sometimes I've had to open or jostle the lid, which, for some reason, makes… Continue reading TechnologyTell Review: Ibattz Mojo I9300 Powerbank The post TechnologyTell Review: Ibattz Mojo I9300 Powerbank appeared first on GadgeTell.  | |
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