Monday 23 June 2014

Want To Choose A Lipstick Power Bank? Here Are 7 Factors To Consider

Posted by Unknown at 13:03
By Johny Jacson


If your car stops functioning in an isolated place, you would probably use your device to contact someone for help. But what if your gadget doesn't have any remaining power? In times like this, you should have a lipstick power bank with you.

6 pros of a lipstick power bank:

Aside from the lithium-ion battery and the lithium ion polymer battery, there are 4 other types of batteries that a lipstick power bank can use.

This iPhone can be charged by a power bank that has a capacity of 1,432 mAh or more. Power banks have a capacity that range from 800 mAh to 5,600 mAh.

The power bank's capacity must be lower than the gadget's battery capacity.

The lipstick power bank will turn on when you connect it to your gadget. It will turn off when you disconnect your gadget or when your gadget is completely charged.

Advantageous size, weight and shape

Lithium polymer and lithium ion are the two kinds of batteries that a lipstick power bank may contain. These batteries take 2-4 hours to charge a gadget and they typically cost around $100.

A power bank that's bought from the manufacturer does not require certifications.

The cells lessen the charging time once you connect your gadget to the power bank.

These components are what prevent the power bank from short circuiting, which can lead to fire.

Type of Volt

They do not have similar qualities. The lithium-ion battery produces a temperature of -20-60 degrees Celsius, whereas the lithium ion polymer battery produces a temperature of 0-60 degrees Fahrenheit. It's difficult to differentiate an original power bank from a counterfeit one.

Gadgets that need an input volt of 5 V are smart phones, digital cameras, iPods and PSPs. Tablets, SLR cameras and video cameras are examples of devices that need an input volt of 8-12 V.

Advantages of a lipstick power bank:

A power bank can charge gadgets that need different input volts.

Your gadget will take 2 to 3 hours for it to be fully charged if it has over 25% remaining power. If your gadget has 10% remaining power, it will take 45 minutes for it to be fully charged. Its four LEDs will light up depending on your gadget's remaining power level. For example, if your gadget has a remaining power level of 25%, one LED will light up. Two LEDs will light up if your gadget has 50% remaining power. If your gadget has 75% remaining power, three LEDs will light up. All four LEDs will light up if your gadget is completely charged. It is compatible with gadgets like the Music player, Windows smart phone, battery cases, Android smart phone, Sony PSP, Amazon Kindle Fire, GPS, Bluetooth speaker, Blackberry smart phone and the Bluetooth headset. It is also compatible with devices that are manufactured by Apple, Google, and Samsung. Apple gadgets include the Apple iPhone 5S, Apple iPod, Apple iPhone 3GS, Apple iPhone 5C, Apple iPhone 4, Apple iPhone 4S and the Apple iPhone 5.

A lipstick power bank is an authentic one if it comes with FCC (Federal Communications Commission), CE (Conformit Europene), UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive) certificates. It must also have a minimum warranty of 1 year.

Additional Features

Lipstick power bank disadvantage:

The NiMH battery is slightly toxic to the body, but it can be easily recycled. Lead acid battery is not environmentally-friendly because of the lead content. Other batteries such as the lithium-ion, alkaline, NiCd and the lithium ion polymer batteries are safe.




About the Author:




0 comments:

Have any question? Feel Free To Post Below:

 

© 2013. All Rights Reserved | Your Knowledge Space

Home | | Top