Morac wrote:Anyone know if this will work with a case on the phone?

Depends on the case, I'd imagine. It fits fine with my Griffin iClear, but YMMV.

nomadxxi wrote:I heard these are amazing, purchase of this item gives you the power to see the next woot.

Only if your buy three though.

theherbshack wrote:If only one could measure someone's intelligence based on their wooting past, Id consider you godlike!

But, in the meantime, do you happen to have a link to any data on that? Curious.

I'm really just speaking from experience in owning 3 or 4 different batteries like this. And depending on your current charge, they will definitely fill your device to 100%.

Think about it though... the 3GS battery is what? Probably 1000mAh+? So if the "even out" thing were true, you would get nothing from this 500mAh backup unless you were below 50%.

awinters wrote:frozen mixed vegetable c*cks, is this woot off still going on?

<3 trailer park reference

insurancesux wrote:Warning: you have violated WOOTS no cuss policy. You must take take three for the team or risk the pooch...

Cussing? you mean rats azz? Ok I digress. how about rats rectum, Thats more medical than street definition.

ack154 wrote:I know it's only $5... but 500mAh is worthless except for emergencies. It'll give you maybe 25% from a full charge.

I had a different 500mAh for my 3GS and hated it.

I disagree. The new iPod touch has a battery with approx 930 mAh, and the third gen has a battery with just 789 mAh. 500 mAh is 53.8% (41.2%) and 63.4% (48.5%) respectively. (source: iFixit teardowns). The 2G I can't find an exact number for, but is about 750 mAh so it should get maybe a 67% (51.3%) boost.

The iPhone owners will find this relatively less useful. iPhone 4 users will get a 35.2% (26.9%) charge, iPhone 3Gs 41.0% (31.4%), iPhone 3G 43.5% (33.3%), and iPhone 2G I think was comparable battery size to the iPhone 4 so expect roughly the same (but let's be honest, if you still have a 2G your battery life will be much shorter - this thing will come in use).

I hope this comes in handy for prospective buyers. I'm in for one myself.

EDIT: percentages in () are more realistic (but ballpark) estimates of battery life. YMMV.

Morac wrote:Anyone know if this will work with a case on the phone?

I have a similar one so I can only guess, mine works with a simple case (like a sleeve around the back only) but does not work with a significant case like the OtterBox. Although from the picture this looks like it mounts flush to the whole bottom of the phone/ipod, so if your case would interfere with it I would guess no.

ack154 wrote:I'm really just speaking from experience in owning 3 or 4 different batteries like this. And depending on your current charge, they will definitely fill your device to 100%.

Think about it though... the 3GS battery is what? Probably 1000mAh+? So if the "even out" thing were true, you would get nothing from this 500mAh backup unless you were below 50%.

Makes mucho sense!!! Seems after 3 days of wooting I have lost my logic....

Id still like to see it attached to a 75% charged phone and see if it takes it to 100, just to shut me up, hahaha

noey718 wrote:i don't have an ipod or iphone

I like posting

Is it compatible with the first generation iPod?

that's not an iphone, it's an ipod touch....tsk tsk woot. so disappointed. So this means i can have the ipod right?

ack154 wrote:I know it's only $5... but 500mAh is worthless except for emergencies. It'll give you maybe 25% from a full charge.

I had a different 500mAh for my 3GS and hated it.

this here, is logic
it is also why i havent gotten one yet

i mean, 500mAh really?
pretty friggin weak
got anything larger? heh

brogwalkerh wrote:that's not an iphone, it's an ipod touch....tsk tsk woot. so disappointed. So this means i can have the ipod right?

Youre about 54 posts too late buddy

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theicom wrote:Half an amp ain't worth it.
You would be lucky to get 300ma into the phone after charging loss.

You mean half an amp-hour? And yeah, there will be voltage conversion efficiency costs. The device probably boosts it to 5V to charge over USB. If we approximate 85% (or so) efficiency for boost, and maybe 90 (? - I don't remember average efficiencies for these chips, and it really depends on the type) for the buck down to 3.7V again, you're at an effective charge of about 382.5 mAh. I'll edit my above post.

For those that have this...

Are the speaker and mic are effected (or affected) by this?

thaskaman wrote:this here, is logic
it is also why i havent gotten one yet

i mean, 500mAh really?
pretty friggin weak
got anything larger? heh

Please see the above posts stating actual figures for stock battery ratings.

Getting a 70% charge on a rechargable BU battery is pretty cool!

Ive no idea why I'm so engrossed in this convo being an Appleless *****

I think I'll take one. I've been looking for one of these and $10 is worth the risk.

semisight wrote:I disagree. The new iPod touch has a battery with approx 930 mAh, and the third gen has a battery with just 789 mAh. 500 mAh is 53.8% and 63.4% respectively. (source: iFixit teardowns). The 2G I can't find an exact number for, but is about 750 mAh so it should get maybe a 67% boost.

The iPhone owners will find this relatively less useful. iPhone 4 users will get a 35.2% charge, iPhone 3Gs 41.0%, iPhone 3G 43.5%, and iPhone 2G I think was comparable battery size to the iPhone 4 so expect roughly the same (but let's be honest, if you still have a 2G your battery life will be much shorter - this thing will come in use).

I hope this comes in handy for prospective buyers. I'm in for one myself. $10 shipping included is a damn good deal.

Your percentages are purely theoretical though. You have to remember this is just some generic backup battery pack... so to get 100% of its capacity would be miraculous.

iXPAND....when I watch the newest Victoria Secret commercials. Just sayin'

fuzzknuckle wrote:I am disturbed by this picture but somewhat intrigued

You just have a dirty mind. ;)

fuzzknuckle wrote:I am disturbed by this picture but somewhat intrigued

Out of morbid curiosity what intrigues you?

thaskaman wrote:this here, is logic
it is also why i havent gotten one yet

i mean, 500mAh really?
pretty friggin weak
got anything larger? heh

I know how you can get 600-800 amps 12v, but it's a bitch to carry.

would it be safe to assume there will be an iPod of some sort during this woot-off?

edit: Oops, double post.

rjbaron wrote:iXPAND....when I watch the newest Victoria Secret commercials. Just sayin'

Woot has that covered at Deals Woot... Or should I say Lingerie Woot.

"No, you can't have our iPhone"


That's not an iPhone, it's an iPod...

ack154 wrote:Your percentages are purely theoretical though. You have to remember this is just some generic backup battery pack... so to get 100% of its capacity would be miraculous.

True. I corrected my estimates somewhat. I think they're a bit more realistic. I'll tell you when mine comes :P.

Doesn't work with iPhone 4?

insurancesux wrote:Woot has that covered at Deals Woot... Or should I say Lingerie Woot.

But the scantly clad women would require them to ban themselves.

insurancesux wrote:Out of morbid curiosity what intrigues you?

The Cruella DeVille eyebrows mixed with the "dee Dee Dee" eyes and the Steven Tyler tounge. my dream date

theherbshack wrote:Please see the above posts stating actual figures for stock battery ratings.

Getting a 70% charge on a rechargable BU battery is pretty cool!

Ive no idea why I'm so engrossed in this convo being an Appleless *****

yup reread
i shoulda googled around before posting my response


theres to laziness

does this work on the iPad?

Will this look jolly on my iPhone?

buy buy buy

Hey....I bet it works with a Mac. :D

Great! Something to make my iphone even bigger! Is that a phone with an extra battery in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

Good luck getting this stuff (or anything sold on Woot). I Placed an order and even after getting the confirmation of the purchase, I never received the product. Weeks after the fact, I sent an email to Customer Service and they said "sorry, your purchase didn't go through. We'll reimburse your money in a few business days". Terrible service.

noey718 wrote:i don't have an ipod or iphone

That will be the next item on Woot. Ha ha.

Wait! Voila!