Incase
Everyone who uses the iPhone knows that the battery life is far from perfect, especially when surfing the web or playing games. Incase has released the "Power Slider" to tackle this problem, combining the ultimate protection of an Incase case with extended battery life. Within the smooth black exterior is a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery that more than doubles the life of the iPhone 3G/3GS. The five LED lights on the back of the case indicate the battery status and let you know when it’s time to re-juice. Users can also sync their iPods without removing the case by using a provided USB cable designed specifically for the "Power Slider," making this case a unique way of fixing a common user problem.
Price: $79.95 | www.goincase.com
MophieMophie's Juice Pack Air prides itself as having the world's thinnest rechargeable battery case for the iPhone 3G/3GS, doubling the battery life once attached. Your iPhone will not only be protected within a hard-shell case, but will be charged with a hidden battery--the first attached battery to ever be Apple certified to "work with iPhone 3G." The case comes in purple, black or white, and users can choose when they'd like to switch between using the case as-is or as a battery with the on/off switch located on the case. Once switched on, the "smart battery technology" will always drain the Juice Pack Air first so that once that battery has run down, you’ll still have full power in your iPhone. Using the LED lighted battery status indicator, you can always tell how much power is left in the Juice Pack Air by pressing the test button. Included in the package is a USB cable that will charge both the Juice Pack Air and your iPhone, separately or together; you can even synchronize your iPhone without removing it from the case. Pick up a Juice Pack Air to get maximum use of your battery while gaming, surfing the web, or making calls.
Price: $79.95 | www.mophie.com
CallpodIf you need to charge two devices simultaneously without using an outlet look no further than Callpod's Fueltank. This rechargeable lithium ion battery uses device-specific adapters, allowing you to charge a wide range of devices, from your iPhone 3G/3GS to digital cameras, iPods, Kindles, GPS units, and beyond. Fueltank's package includes a mini-USB adapter and a voucher for 1 free adapter, redeemable at callpod.com, but additional adaptors cost $9.95. While you can check the capacity level of the battery with the LED indicator light by pressing the charging indicator button, this amazing battery lasts so long you'll be able to charge your device multiple times without recharging the Fueltank.
Price: $69.95 | www.callpod.com
3G JUICEStash the 3G JUICE anywhere to charge your device when you need it most. This small discreet battery simply plugs into the base of your iPhone 3G/3GS and automatically doubles the life of your phone battery. Because of the high capacity Li-Polymer battery inside the 3G JUICE, you'll give your iPhone 5V of power once the device is attached. The 3G JUICE is so good at its job you can turn it on after it has been in the off position for a year and it will still be able to deliver the same powerful charge it does when it’s brand new!
Price: $55.95 | www.3gjuice.com
Dexim
Dexim gives us several power solutions and accessories, some of which charge our iPhones and iPods and some that charge while doing much more. Included in their line are the Dual Dock Charger and AV Dock Station.
Dual Dock Charger
If you've ever found yourself having to decide between charging your iPod or iPhone, then Dexim's Dual Dock Charger is just what you need to keep all your technology powered up and ready to go. In sleek white or black with optional blue LED illumination, this docking station will sit attractively on any desk or tabletop and eliminates cord clutter by cutting down on the number of cables needed to re-juice your Mac products. This charger will accommodate all iPhone and iPod models with the exception of the iPod shuffle, and the packaging includes eight adapters for all of your Apple devices.
Price: $44.90
AV Dock Station
Share videos, pictures, and music stored on your iPhone and iPod on a hi-fi stereo system or TV screen with Dexim's AV Dock Station. With the included AV cable, users can connect the docking station to any entertainment system and, thanks to the included remote, operate their devices without leaving the comfort of the sofa. The AV Dock Station works with the iPhone 3G/3GS and all iPods with the exception of the iPod shuffle, and like its Dual Dock Charger cousin, includes eight adaptors so you can share the media you’ve accumulated on all your Apple products. As you enjoy the photos, videos or music, the Station is hard at work powering your device so it’s ready to go when you’re ready to get back up!
Price: $69.90
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iPad Costs
iSuppli Corp., which generally waits until it can actually get the new Apple product to estimate its production cost, has decided to forgo hands on examination in the case of the iPad. They have--from just looking at it, it's amazing--decided the base model only costs $219.35 for Apple to produce. According to AppleInsider the base model won't make Apple anywhere near as much profit as the 32 GB model with 3G wireless priced at $729...that one reportedly costs only $287.15 to produce.
That's some profit! No wonder Apple execs have said they'd stay nimble on pricing! With demand for the iPad under scrutiny and this week's news that the "Take Picture" hint was removed from the Address Book app in the iPad simulator even we are starting to wonder if it's not worth waiting for the 2nd generation.
Trust us, it's painful to say.
Google Challenges the Internet
"Think Big" indeed. This time, Google is setting its sights on the very way we transmit information and asking people from around the country to nominate their city or state to be included in an ultra-high speed open internet network of Google's building. Set to include anywhere from 50,000 to 500,000 people, this network will boast 1GB per second fiber optic connections that Google reps are hoping will bolster developer creativity, test new ways to build the infrastructure and challenge internet service providers to band together to create a better internet instead of shunning change to maintain their bottom lines.
This is huge news, and we hope our city is on the receiving end of the new interwebs...here's the official Google Blog if you want to read it all in detail or submit your community.
Dogs on Twitter
From the country that's given us karate and karaoke comes the newest iPhone app: that's right, Japan's Index Corp. has announced the release of "Bowlingual," the dog emotion translator. Latest in a long line of technological advances, this app (to be released this summer) analyzes Fido's bark and puts it into one of six categories, like "needy." Or "happy." Then it adds a caption based on the emotion and allows you to snap a photo of your pooch in its current mood; as if that weren't enough it can modify that photo to enlarge your pet's eyes...oh...so cute.
Seriously, the app is set to sell for $5 and will post your pet's barks to Twitter. Silly? Yes. Fun? Probably!!
Will you let your dog speak his mind? Tell us here.
