I bought one of these last time. It’s good for a value portable charger, but charging can be finicky
I’m in for two, but realized that unfortunately you will not be able to “Dock” your iPhone while using this case. Still, it will be nice to have the extended juice, especially while working 12 hour shift work!
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I’m in for two, but realized that unfortunately you will not be able to “Dock” your iPhone while using this case. Still, it will be nice to have the extended juice, especially while working 12 hour shift work!
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I have the Otterbox and although I’m pleased with it as a protective case, not being able to ‘dock’ it without removing the case is a serious drawback to me.
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I’m much happier with my iPhone case that was 75% off this price.
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Did you see, it’s not just a case but a charger as well?? I think this is a GREAT price for what it is, but if you found THIS product that was 75% off this price, please do share your source! 
Now, if they would make this item for Androids, that would be amazing.
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Now, if they would make this item for Androids, that would be amazing.
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If they did, it would be the size of a tablet. It would be too big to put to your ear!
Curious, is this something that you would advise I always leave on, or something that I can just use when I have a 15 to 16 hour work day?
Also does it make sense to charge it separate from the phone? Is that even possible?
Is taking it on and off detrimental to the case or phone, if I do it carefully? I just want to make sure I’m not doing anything that will harm either.
We’ll probably be seeing a lot of these kinds of cases and peripherals on sale, since the iPhone 5 is coming out later this year. New model means new cases so manufacturers are reducing inventory.
Still…I bought one. Won’t be upgrading right away.
Just bought one based on a reviewer named Patric Michael on Amazon.com. He gives a lengthy review, but it’s the following part that got me:
*Electronically, the case delivers pretty much as promised, so long as you explicitly follow the manufacturer’s admittedly sparse instructions. Unu presents this case as a “recharger,” rather than an ongoing power supply, meaning that they recommend turning the device on only after the phones internal battery is depleted. Used in that fashion, the case consistently recharges the phone battery from 20% to 100% every time, though the “power low” warning light starts flashing at around 85% or so.
However, it occurred to me to go against the manufacturer’s recommendations and use the case as an alternative power source, thereby saving the iPhone’s internal battery from the inevitable charge cycle failure. After all, $50.00 is a lot less expensive than what Apple charges to replace a failed phone battery.
Thus, I charge the case up each night and it lasts through most of the next day, powering the phone though an “average” day of voice calls, network and cellular surfing, playing music, any number of apps being run, and perhaps a few YouTube videos. By the end of the day, the low power warning is either blinking or given up altogether, but by then I am home and the phone is more or less docked or corded for the night. Remember that this kind of usage is opposite the manufacturer’s suggested application and your mileage may vary, not to mention probably being contrary to it’s warranty. For me, I have no problem with that because a year after having purchased the iPhone 4, it’s internal battery is still capable of delivering a charge time comparable to when it was brand new.*
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Curious, is this something that you would advise I always leave on, or something that I can just use when I have a 15 to 16 hour work day?
Also does it make sense to charge it separate from the phone? Is that even possible?
Is taking it on and off detrimental to the case or phone, if I do it carefully? I just want to make sure I’m not doing anything that will harm either.
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I got one also a couple months ago and I just use it when I know I’ll be away from a charge connection for a long time. I have also been worried about damage but after maybe 10 on/off cycles it seems that as long as you are carefull it’s not a problem. Switching every day could be though.
It’s nice to be able to be gone all day and still be almost fully charged that night though and my phone has a couple of jailbreak apps that use more battery.
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I got one also a couple months ago and I just use it when I know I’ll be away from a charge connection for a long time. I have also been worried about damage but after maybe 10 on/off cycles it seems that as long as you are carefull it’s not a problem. Switching every day could be though.
Thank you, I think you’ve helped me make my decision. And now I’m off to buy today’s Woot!
It’s nice to be able to be gone all day and still be almost fully charged that night though and my phone has a couple of jailbreak apps that use more battery.
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Thank you, I think you’ve helped me make my decision. And now I’m off to buy today’s Woot!
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Can you use this with a Touch? Clearly, it’s thicker, but will the interface charge the battery in a touch?
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I allow my kids to use it on their iTouches. Yes.
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Now, if they would make this item for Androids, that would be amazing.
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they do make it for ‘androids’ its called a bigger battery and a bigger back to snap in. making it more streamlined and lighter than building it all into a bulky case.
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If they did, it would be the size of a tablet. It would be too big to put to your ear!
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there is a troll in every bunch
Great deal. I bought a Boost case for $46 and it was a bargain. This case looks identical and according to research is made by the same company. The only thing is Boost has great customer service and lifetime guarantee. My case works great and really boosts signal as well as battery life on my 4s. Anyway I’m in for two of these for presents.
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I have the Otterbox and although I’m pleased with it as a protective case, not being able to ‘dock’ it without removing the case is a serious drawback to me.
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i too have an otterbox case and found it unusable with my clock radio because of the depth of the case. however, on ebay i found a dock extender, which looks like a charger without the cord. using it i can use my radio to charge. it’s great and not very expensive.
i see they are also on amazon.
I just ordered a Mophie from Ebay. I think they’re so much better.
For $19.95 it is too good to pass up. Though I have never run my battery all the way down on my iPhone 4 I have come close enough times to make this worthwhile. I do wonder how easy it is to put on and take off if I want to use it discriminately or does it make more sense in all likelihood to just leave it on an forget about it. I am assuming it only charges when connected to the phone so to have it standing by charged probably isn’t an option unless of course it holds a charge for awhile. (Am I over thinking this?)
Anyway since it is going to be awhile before I eventually bump up to what will probably be the iPhone 5, this is worth it even if it doesn’t work on the next generation.
alas, no dock cable passthrough though which means I’d have to take it out of this case everytime I got into the car to play through the stereo. So it’s a no go this time.