As the number of people looking for a reliable FM transmitter rises, here is another one to add among your potential options. The iPhone 3G & 3Gs FM Transmitter with LCD Display does exactly what you would expect from a FM transmitter for your iPhone or iPod and likewise charges your unit in the process.

It is an easy to use transmitter with no batteries required. Simply plug the FM transmitter into a select device dock connection, match the frequency on the FM transmitter’s LCD display with an idle frequency on your car and start playing your tunes on your select device. This is compatible with the iPhone, iPhone 3G, iTouch I/II models.

Price: $31.99

(Source) Amazon

Tags: Accessories, batteries, fm transmitter, iPhone, iPhone, itouch, models, tunes

People who own iPods or iPhones have had their share of worthy docking stations and speakers to help make some noise and share the tunes they have stored in them. But when you talk about quality, nothing beats Altec Lansing, a brand familiar for providing us with high quality audio complements.

And while Altec Lansing has a couple of docking stations in the market made for the iPods today, here is a new one in the Mix IMT800. It looks like a standard stereo component that was in use some years back which should really put an exclamation point towards quality audio sound rendering.

It features a universal dock, dome tweeters, two mid range drivers, a 5.25” side-firing subwoofer, 5.25” tuned passive radiator and an integrated digital FM radio. Like most iPod docks, it gives owners the choice of being powered up through the usual electric socket or through 8 D batteries. With the batteries, iPod owners can expect something portable as they share their tunes wherever they may choose to go.

The Altec Lansing MIX IMT800 is priced at $300.00.

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Tags: Accessories, altec lansing, Apple, batteries, boombox, docking stations, dome tweeters, electric socket, exclamation point, fm radio, integrated digital, iPhone, iPhone, iphones, ipod docks, ipods, passive radiator, Portable Devices, range drivers, stereo component

It seems that new iPhones are now revealing some of their flaws. One glaring feature and need for most devices today is the length of the battery life, something that some people over at Los Angeles are experiencing. There is no word if the issue only concerns the batch that came to them but this is really something that Apple should look into.

According to IFixit.com, repairing company which specializes in Apple products, the 3GS’s battery life was about 15% smaller than the original iPhone. But Apple spokeswoman Natalie Harrison emphasized, battery consumption is highly dependent on what applications and features are used.

It could be the size but the Apple spokeswoman has a point. If you have an application, like let’s say a game which you often play, chances are your battery will need a recharge sooner than you think. For now, this is the best explanation available but if the number of people who have the same issue without the given explanation, expect this problem to be a full-blown issue soon.

(Source) iPhone Buzz

Tags: Accessories, Apple, apple products, batteries, battery consumption, battery life, game, iPhone, iPhone, iphones, spokeswoman

For the people planning to travel a lot soon, here is portable device you may find handy to bring along. Garmin unveils two new GPS devices, both combining powerful tools of Garmin’s eTrex series with the touch-screen technology of the newer Oregon line, albeit on a slightly smaller screen.

The Dakota 10 will feature a glove-friendly 2.6-in color touchscreen and weigh 6.75 ounces, and will last approximately 20 hours on a single set of batteries while the Dakota 20 adds a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, a barometric altimeter, wireless connectivity, and a microSD card slot.

Pre-orders are now being welcomed at GPS city for this device which is set to debut on July 26. Prices start from $200.

“It’s exciting to see Garmin bringing the technology they’ve advanced so well in the Oregon to a new more affordable price point,” remarked Brenton Wingard, vice president of GPS City. Dan Bartel, vice president of global sales for Garmin agreed, adding, “As families and friends explore the outdoors, Dakota helps keep their adventures affordable and enjoyable.”

(Source) Press

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When it comes to productivity and mobile computing use, chances are you will need a reliable laptop to get you through the day. With that said, Acer unveils its All Day Computing series to Canada natives, offering a thin and light mainstream notebook with its Aspire Timeline Series.

Actually it’s all in the batteries being used by laptops today. The Acer Timeline Series boasts of batteries that last up to 8 hours a day, a new standard that daily professionals will surely cheer about. No longer will laptop owners have to worry about where to plug in their notebooks once their batteries start to be used up since on a single charge, consumers can remain productive or entertained an entire coast–to-coast flight, or work remotely from 9 to 5 without ever stopping to plug in and recharge.

“Acer has introduced yet another game changer in the world of notebook PCs,” said Sumit Agnihotry vice president of product marketing, Acer. “The Timeline sets new standards in both value and battery life, which are sure to be well received in this economy by on-the-go, yet always connected consumers.”

With prices beginning as low as $779, the Timeline delivers high-end styling and excellent performance in a thin and light design. Available now at various retail and distribution partners in Canada, the new Acer Aspire Timeline Series includes numerous models within the 13.3-inch AS3810, 14-inch AS4810 and 15.6-inch AS5810 lines.

(Source) Press

Tags: Acer, batteries, battery life, computing solutions, laptop owners, Laptops, Laptops, models, notebook pcs, Notebooks

With weather getting better and better here in North-East USA, it’s time to head for the outdoors. As anyone new to camping will have experienced, pitching up a tent while holding a flashlight in your mouth is not the most convenient thing on earth. Well, Energizer (the “bunny” company) recently unveiled a series of headlights. The new Trailfinder series of headlights and cap lights come in different variations – 1, 3 and 6 LED lights, and as you can guess, they take standard AAA batteries.

At MobileWhack, we received the 3-LED and 6-LED units for review. Both are exactly the same except for the number of LEDs and levels of light offered, which can be selected by repeatedly pressing the single button on top.

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Tags: Accessories, batteries, light, outdoors, Reviews, trailfinder

Tired of running out of batteries for your iPhone? Well maybe it is in the charging stage. Sometimes, if your iPhone does not get the right charging, you may as well end up falling short of using them especially if you are fond of using it for games and other applications that come with it.

The iPWR SuperPack uses direct-connect technology in order to juice up your device’s battery no matter where you are, and even when the device is in use. This SuperPack is touted to offer more than double the amount of time an iPhone 3G user can spend with their device before it gets exhausted, which translates to roughly seven hours of non-stop yakking, 10 hours of Internet surfing or audio playback of up to 40 hours. When the iPhone 3G is left idle and being charged, it takes a mere 2.5 hours to juice up to the maximum.

Price: $59.95

(Source) Coolest Gadgets

Tags: Accessories, amount of time, Apple, Apple, batteries, Cell Phones, gadgets, games, iPhone, iPhone, maximum price, seven hours, superpack

Now here is good news for all the eco-friendly people out there and all those who keep forgetting to buy batteries for your alarm clock. This small little alarm clock works on water! There are no batteries, no wires no trickery behind it! You just have to make sure that it’s got enough water. The electrochemical reaction of those pretty electrodes in the water will take care of the rest for you.The water-powered alarm clock cost only around $30 if you’re interested in it.

I know what you’re thinking, could we see our phones powered by water in the near future? We’d certainly love to see such a handset concept.

via pocket-lint

Tags: batteries, eco-friendly, Portable Devices, Water

Thanks to easier directions provided by ifbyphone, Batteries Plus is certainly getting a big boost as far as properly directing customers their way.

With the new toll-free Store Locator, this new software solution routes callers based on their needs and location: customers are routed to the nearest retail store of their choice, product shoppers are given direct access to product support experts, and prospective franchisees are directly connected to the corporate franchising department.

When a customer calls Batteries Plus, Ifbyphone’s solution asks the customer their intent, and if they are looking for a retail store, executes a reverse-lookup on the customer’s phone number to find their current location. The customer is then presented with the addresses of and distances to the 3 stores closest to their current location, and can conveniently choose the store to which they will be connected.

(Source) Press

Tags: batteries, Business, ifbyphone, Mobile News, shoppers, software solution, store locator

You don’t have to be always in front of your computer to control it. At least that is what the concept of the Pocket Wireless Touchpad seems to be implying. With no wires to prove to be a burden to organized buffs, this Pocket Wireless Touchpad is a handy solution to remotely control any computer.

It is equipped with batteries that can last up to 4 hours. If you run out of batteries, you can always charge if via USB interface. The Pocket Wireless Touchpad is a great gadget for people who do presentations. At least you will no longer be crowding the screen when you are discussing something which is usually an issue for people who want to make an impression.

Price: $59.99

(Source) Coolest Gadgets

Tags: batteries, buff, Crazy Mobile, Desktop PCs, gadget, gadgets, touchpad, visual presentations

With all the talk about how we should wisen up when it comes to turning to proper charging for our batteries for use in gadgets, alternative manual chargers for mobile phones and MP3 players are being introduced one by one.

The latest manual charger that does not make use of electricity is the Super Battery which can be charged by cranking it up.

Any hand crank device always takes a little while, if you crank it for two minutes, that will give you six minutes of talk time on your phone. If you charge the battery up completely by plugging it in, it’ll give you four hours of talk time on your phone or five hours on your iPod.

If you’re in an emergency type situation, I’m sure you’ll appreciate the built-in flashlight as well. It also has a twin cable, which will allows you to charge two more devices overnight.

(Source) Technabob

Tags: batteries, chargers, flashlight, gadgets, hand crank, ipod, Mobile News, mobile phones, MP3 Players, Portable Devices

We often talk about laptops and their batteries. We’ve heard how various manufacturers promised long lasting batteries for our future next notebooks. And I am not talking about the small netbooks which require less juice to work.

Pixel Qi might be the company that’s going to deliver a 40-hours laptop battery up and running sometime in the second half of 2009. Imagine being able to use a laptop for a whole day and even more without a charge. We’ll be back with more news when these batteries become available.

via tech yahoo

Tags: batteries, Laptops, Laptops, Mobile News, Notebooks, Pixel Qi, Portable Devices

With the upcoming release of the 3G iPhone this coming Jully 11, accessories for the much anticipated device are popping out everywhere. i.Sound, the leading provider of high quality accessories for iPods and iPhones, announces the release of its new rechargeable 2-in-1 Charger & Back Up Battery. The i.Sound 2-in-1 Charger & Back Up Battery is the smallest of its kind, providing hours of additional life for the iPhone, iPhone 3G and all iPod models with a 30 pin connector.

It includes a two-in-one USB AC adapter that can double as an iPod/iPhone charger. The i.Sound 2-in-1 Charger & Back Up Battery has the ability to recharge while simultaneously charging your device. The low-profile battery attaches directly to your iPhone or iPod, allowing for a wire-free connection that provides up to an additional 30 hours of music, 6 hours of video and 3 hours of talk time.

Each i.Sound 2-in-1 Charger & Back Up Battery pack comes with the Charger/Back Up Battery, USB AC adapter and a retractable USB charging cable. It costs around $49.99.

via: businesswire

Tags: Apple, batteries, Cell Phones, Portable Devices, Rechargeable