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iPowerRush (the one with the six AAA batteries) sounds really really stupid. Who thinks of these things? Ecologically speaking, they are definitely Part of the Problem.

Strange that he doesn't even MENTION the best one, FastMac's iV (http://fastmac.com/iv.php). This one unanimously won Editor's Choice for Macworld 2008 Best of Show Award.

Shoddy reporting, I say.

Aug 02, 08 - 11:15 am Comment from: John

@SJG:

Do you know if the iV is rated to work with the 3G iPhone? I just wonder since it's a pretty snug fit, looks like...

Aug 02, 08 - 11:49 am Comment from: Mr. Reeee

That thing is clunky. But for $30, what do you expect?

Sum Jung Gai... Use Rechargable batteries. the PowerStick thing looks interesting.

Thanks for the link, John. Now THAT'S an elegant solution!

Aug 02, 08 - 01:23 pm Comment from: Lurker_PC

@Sum Jung Gai,

Not if you use Rechargeable Batteries in the device. He mentions the iPowerRush does work with rechargeables in the video.

Peace.

Aug 02, 08 - 01:43 pm Comment from: MacBill

He didn't mention this one, which has gotten excellent reviews:

http://richardsolo.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=264

Aug 02, 08 - 03:27 pm Comment from: cogitoergomac

@MacBill: I am thrilled with my Richard Solo battery. Got one each for me and my wife. They work great.

I am using the Kensington Mini iPhone Charger (amazon.com $38)....terrific portability and it will give me a quick 3/4 charge in about 15-20 minutes. I then recharge that in any computer. Hoping to make it all the way to London from Honolulu using just my laptop for charging up the Mini.

Aug 03, 08 - 01:15 am Comment from: The Other Steve

My car charger takes care of my on-the-go charging needs for me. $10 at RiteAid. Wall chargers at home and at work for the rest.

On an airplane or camping are the only two situations I can think of that I would need more. And I think there are chargers available for the airplane.

Aug 03, 08 - 04:59 am Comment from: British Mac Head

I've got to go with Sum Jung Gai's favourite the iV.
It's elegant, a better fit than the others, charges in a standard iPhone dock with the iPhone inside and gives you a Flash for your camera. I mean, what more do you need for goodness sake?

And the option to be able to charge up any USB device at the same time is sweet. Not got a bluetooth earpiece yet but if it charges through USM then that's the whole thing sorted right there.

These other chargers just look like they are a basic charger with an iPod connector. The iV is a sleeve for the the iPhone so it takes the pressure off the connector. I hope the 3G version is out soon as I am upgrading my iPhone over the next few weeks and I would love to get an iV to go with it. Nice

Thanks for the heads up SJG

@British Mac Head

I agree that the IV looks good but my experience with Fastmac was horrible. I suggest anyone from the UK should think twice before using them.

Aug 04, 08 - 07:49 am Comment from: Denny

Go to <http://www.mrgadget.com.au/catalog/psp-rechargeable-battery-pack-p-1695.html?osCsid=182bf4b5d1745c8b57d8d470b9c9c3a0>

I used this little gem in Italy. you can use it to charge the phone as is or keep it attached. Just plug it in via USB and you can charge everything at once or just the battery by itself.

Aug 04, 08 - 10:59 am Comment from: Christian_Messer

Yes - the iV is compatible with the 3G - But, I was told that the new 3G version will ship in 3-7 weeks and if I could wait that long, they'd ship me that one - so I went for it. Purchased the other iV, praying it would be compatible - and the FastMac guy I talked to said yes.

I got a Kensington Power Pack last week for a camping trip. Gave my 3G one full charge and a partial charge via USB. It was $60. Can charge the pack via AC or USB.

The great thing about AAAs is that you can get new ones any way you are in the world. No fussing or stress that you forgot to recharge your iPhone or Lithium like such as the Solo pack. Life is what happens to you, while you are busy making other plans. That’s why the iPowerrush exists. With its built in 30-Pin connector and CE and RoHS certified circuitry, you are out and about and when you need that power to complete something, you know there are AAAs always waiting to be had. Check the article out on Forbes at: http://www.forbes.com/prnewswire/feeds/prnewswire/2008/07/08/prnewswire200807080803PR_NEWS_USPR_____AQTU013.html