Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I really liked the idea behind this: get a flash drive, a battery and a power adapter in one.It's excellent for travel and a wonderful concept, but there are a number of shortcomings with this product.
If you're on a PC, perhaps this isn't such a terrible thing but on a Mac you have to eject drives before you unplug them.When this is connected you have two things to disconnect: your iPod/iPhone and the flash drive, which can take some time to eject if the either are in use.
Also, connecting the iPod/iPhone directly to your computer with this device doesn't work so well without the extension cable, even with a laptop.It basically has to float.They give you an extension cable to get around this problem but that means you have one more thing to carry around.One of the great parts about this device is that it's so portable, but it a flexible extension cable built into the device (a retractable cord) would've made all the difference.
While it's a small emergency battery, it's a life saver if you are low on power and just need some more time with the call.I'm pretty good at charging my iPhone so I haven't run into a situation, yet, where I needed the emergency battery but it seemed to be powering the phone through a call during my half an hour commute.
Overall I like the product and I think it's a goof effort, but a retractable cable and the option to activate or deactivate the flash drive, would make it far more compelling for me.I also wouldn't mind more than 2GB of storage.2GB only really gives you enough for some general files.
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Product Description:
The new PowerLink USB Adapter for iPhone is a convenient three-in-one device that most any iPhone or iPod user would find handy. The PowerLink combines a USB memory stick for storing files, a 30-pin cable for syncing your iPhone/iPod, and a charger with a built-in rechargeable battery.
Get Extra Power Away from Home
Take PowerLink with you for emergency power for your iPhone or iPod with 30-pin dock connector. It's easy to use: Just connect PowerLink to your iPhone/iPod, and switch on PowerLink's power. PowerLink boasts a 270mAh Lithium-Ion battery that provides 500mA powering current to the iPhone or iPod. That's equal to about 25 minutes of talk time on an iPhone. (Note: The PowerLink does not actually charge the iPhone or iPod; it powers the devices as an external battery pack.)
When it's time to recharge, PowerLink's internal battery can be charged from any computer with a USB port or through a USB power adapter. During charging, each LED takes approximately one hour to light up. It takes approximately three hours to fully charge the PowerLink's battery.
Use as Flash Drive
See that USB connector? PowerLink works just like any other USB flash drive--simply plug it into any computer's USB port and use it to take your files with you. It provides 2 GB, but it's also available in other capacities.
Use as Sync Cable Adapter
While connected to your device, PowerLink works just like a regular iPhone/iPod data sync cable to transfer files and data through iTunes, or to charge the iPhone/iPod through a computer. A USB extension cable is included for use with a desktop computer.
What's in the Box
PowerLink, USB female extension cable, User's Guide
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