Trypa wrote:With the ubiquitousness of car chargers and extremely cheap adapters of all sorts these days, this battery-powered gizmo seems a bit superfluous.

It is except for the batteries.

jmarkland73 wrote:Text says it doesn't work with Android, but I have an HTC EVO and thought the charging port was a micro USB???? Can anyone clarify? Can I charge my EVO with this??

Guess I should read a little before I post! BOOOOO to the dolt who decided my EVO and the charger were not friendly. They seemed like a match made in heaven, but if the charger is shootin' blanks, the EVO wants nothin' to do with it!

Anyone know if this would work for htc droid phones if you did the usb cable trick and shorted the two terminals?

vhoang wrote:No HTC Android? I wonder why.

Me too. I've heard these work fine with smartphones and since they are using micro and mini usb they are the perfect fit for most. Bought some anyway in hopes that they do work

I wonder if you can put a powermat iphone adapter on this and charge a iphone???

Boo on the lack of Android support. (i.e. my Incredible)

Cool Woot item though.

MichaelSF wrote:Actually, these are not rechargeablele batteries.

Moreover, regular AA won't usually work in these.

And rechargeable batteries won't work at all. The reason is that AA rechargeable batteries don't have sufficient power to transfer (charge) power from the rechargeable battery to the cell phone battery.

You shouldn't have any problems with rechargeables. A diode in the circuitry prevents current backflow so even if the voltage is lower (1.2V vs 1.5V) or current is weaker, the electricity has nowhere to go but into the cellphone. If the diode isn't there, you'd risk electricity from the cellphone going into the charger, which is the opposite of what you'd want. But the diode limits the current to flowing in one way only. Even the weak current from solar cells can charge a cellphone although it'll take a long time.

In for 3 pairs.

Wonderful timing woot, I was just looking for a portable AA charger and considering a mintyboost when this awesome deal comes up! In for 3 pairs!

Let's see: 4 lithium batteries and 2 quick chargers for $3.99 + Tax + $5 shipping = ~$11.00... if Iwoot on 2 (8 lithium batteries and 2 quick chargers) $7.98 + tax + $5 shipping = ~$15... if you guys throw in a Screaming Bunny and some rubberized bagels with them: I'm in for 3, otherwise... I guess I am still in for 3.

My oldest stepson is traveling to China in June with the People to People student ambassador program, and these might be good for him to have with him in case of an emergency or *gasp* for entertainment on the plane! Heck, I go overseas for work a bit too and these might be just the thing to keep my cell angry with birds... err... productively working on spreadsheets during one of those lovely 12-14 plane trips. Not a bad idea for the traveler.

Just a quick jot over to the Walgreens web site shows these at around $25 retail (http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/energizer-energi-to-go-mini-%26-micro-usb-portable-charger-for-cell-phones/ID=prod2614591-product) and Amazon shows them around $17, so not a bad deal.

unfaix wrote:When connecting the microusb to the phone, (D+) and (D-) should be shorted out from within the wire...most likely inside the charger itself.

Pardon my ignorance, but theoretically then couldn't one bridge the D+ and D- wires somewhere before the USB end to get this to work with the HTCs? Or would this somehow cause things to get all explody?

Or is it that the D+,- wires don't exist at all in these?

I'm in for the deal. Sounds like a pretty good way to keep the altimeter/mile tracker/gps Android app juice flowing during multi-day hikes.

I've used this charger several times. Works well. I've used rechargeable batteries in it but they didn't work as well as standard AA's. All in all, a good deal for the price!

Thanks for another good deal, Woot!

I had one of these for an old Nokia phone, and kept it in my car. One time I ended up using it, and it was somewhat awkward because the cord is only that long, and if you wanted to talk on it while charging, you have to hold it as well as the phone. The other annoying thing on mine was it had a bright light to signify that it was charging, which was really close to your face while talking.

I would suggest getting it to put it in an emergency kit or your glove box, but don't plan on using it comfortably if the time comes.

Not compatible with iPhone or HTC Android.

Says the description at walgreens.com

Oh yeah,batts and cords.
Plus gifts
In fur 3

Does this work with GPS?

[quote postid="4483107" user="sdc100"]Each Woot includes 4 Lithium batteries! That's $3.99 for 4 lithium batteries, plus two chargers. That's cheaper than buying 4 Lithium AAs alone. The only issue is the $5 s/h ... but if you buy 3 Woots (6 chargers and 12 batteries), it becomes a bargain again.

It's an even better deal than you thought - these are the slightly improved and more expensive batteries shown here: http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Ultimate-L92BP-4-Lithium-Battery/dp/B0002DUQDQ. Here's the math:

Amazon: $1.92 each (assumes free shipping)
Woot: $4*3+$5=$17/12=$1.42 each. If you're a photog who uses an external flash, gotta be in for three.

Woot!

Trypa wrote:With the ubiquitousness of car chargers and extremely cheap adapters of all sorts these days, this battery-powered gizmo seems a bit superfluous.

These are not meant to replace a regular wall or car charger -- no more than a flashlight is meant to replace a desk lamp. These are made for times when you have no access to a wall plug or car but need to recharge your phone. For example, during natural disasters, blackouts, camping trips, etc. That's why they're nice to have in emergency and survival kits. And I can't tell you the number of times I had to rush out, only to find out that my cellphone was about to lose power. Having one of these in my backpack can sustain me until I get home to plug in the phone,

I'm trying to make a purchase but the billing page says I'm banned. What's going on here?

DemonicGman wrote:Reviews at Walgreens: http://reviews.walgreens.com/2001/prod2614591/energi-to-go-mini-micro-usb-portable-charger-for-cell-phones-reviews/reviews.htm?sort=rating


NOTE: Recharge [NiMH] batteries wont work with mini USB portable charger

Energizer Question and Answers on these: http://www.energizerpowerpacks.com/us/services/questions-answers.html

The "Energizer Q&A" link is bogus--it's for a completely different product and answers NO questions here.

DemonicGman wrote:From what I've read. No.

http://www.energizerpowerpacks.com/us/services/questions-answers.html

The "Energizer Q&A" link is bogus--it's for a completely different product and answers NO questions here.

note big bold text
Charger is NOT compatible with iPhone or HTC Android
oh well :-(

WoodyTX wrote:My Nexus One (Android) uses a standard micro-USB charger. Unlike those uptight Apple guys who get all proprietary...

iSheep.

note2001 wrote:Might be good for a camping trip... you know, when the car battery goes dead... no, not to recharge the car, but when you pick up the phone to call AAA and find little johnny used up the last of your cell phone power playing Angry Birds.

Daddy? Is that you?

Going on a cruise in October - these batteries will come in super handy in my camera that EATS batteries! Oh... and if I want to charge my phone while in Grand Cayman... oh wait - the phone will stay ON the ship! I'll be on vacation, after all!

It's a good deal even if you throw the device away and just keep the batteries

My car outlet doesn't work, making it difficult to keep the GPS charged on long trips with out busting out the laptop to charge. These should rectify that problem, I'm in!

In for 3. I plan on throwing the chargers away or maybe keeping one. They dont lose their charge over time and hold a lot of power. Making them great for emergency flashlights or camping stuff.

The numbers:
Energizer Ultimate Lithium Batteries
$9.99 per four pack
= $2.50 per battery

Todays Woot
$3.99 x 3 plus $5 s/h = $17 nets 12 batteries
= $1.42 per battery

Any idea if this would work with a Nintendo DS Lite? The connector will fit, but other than that I can't find enough info to figure out if it will work.

ROGETRAY wrote:Well it certainly won't bring back the PSN!!!


//drumroll


(edit: unless...is PSN already back online?!)

Yes, PSN is back online. The shop is still down as of yesterday, but the network itself is up and running. Requires 3.61 software update for the PS3 and forced password change to sign into PSN the first time.
Also, until you've changed your PW, you can't access PSN from a PS3 that hasn't already had your account on it before - I assume to prevent hackers from using your account info elsewhere.

n2imagination wrote:note big bold text
Charger is NOT compatible with iPhone or HTC Android
oh well :-(

Yeah, I found this review on Amazon.

"My boyfriend and I both have the same phone (HTC Pro 2). So I ordered two of these chargers. When I received them, neither one would turn on (that little blue light) when I inserted batteries and covered, much less charge our phones. Tried inserting batties all kinds of ways, and tested them (fully charged), and nothing. Sent back and got a refund from energizer.

Thinking it might have been a defective batch, I ordered two more from another vendor. Same thing. In process of getting refund now. I asked energizer if instead of cash they could send me some that WORK. Nope. They've discontinuted the product."

Too bad. I have an Evo, and this looked like a nice option. Oh well.

I would have bought this immediately if it worked with HTC Android :/

In for 3. Pretty good deal just for the batteries.

I already have several small NiMH rechargable batteries, but they need topping up every once in a while. This is a great low-maintenance option for the glovebox.

hunter306 wrote:BUYER BEWARE: These ONLY work with the higher-voltage (and consequently, higher price Engergizer Throw-away Lithium Batteries). Do not buy these thinking you'll toss your dollar-store duracells in them, they don't work.

I have one of these, and buying these. The one I have has the larger tip so I had to get an adapter. It works fine with my D1 with standard run of the mill batteries. This has been my experience.

You are correct, just connect the D+,- together so that the phone will charge.

It would not explode.

But it's more than likely that this plug has only two wire inside them +,-.

If you have extra microusb cable at home to spare, just buy these and cut short out d+,- ad have +,- soldered to the charger.


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mhaserodt wrote:Pardon my ignorance, but theoretically then couldn't one bridge the D+ and D- wires somewhere before the USB end to get this to work with the HTCs? Or would this somehow cause things to get all explody?

Or is it that the D+,- wires don't exist at all in these?

And the minty boost led me to this little diddy.

Does it have enough juice for a Droid X?