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I'm sure someone can help 😉 I'm looking to extend the runtime of my phone which is an HTC Desire HD so that I can use the GPS and music for ultra running. I'm assuming an external pack that plugs into the USB port....

I did find on ebay a 'battery pack' but the seller said this shouldn't be used when using the phone, so it seemed more like a charging pack than what I'm looking for, although I'm not sure why it couldn't be used like an external power source...

Anyway, has anyone done something similar...?

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Posted : 22/02/2013 3:30 pm
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I expect it is a power limit thing with the one you found. I have lIon torch that I can pop the head off to reveal a USB socket. It'll run my phone and the torch is a handy thing to have. Came from deal extreme

http://www.binnbox.com/portable-usb-power-emergency-charger-with-li-ion-18650-battery-led-head-torch-black.html


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 3:50 pm
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That's quite interesting as I had to take a torch anyway 🙂


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 5:19 pm
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I've got a couple of these, works a treat, charges my Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 while in use:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SlimTalk-Micro-USB-Flashlight-Sensation-ThunderBolt/dp/B005LADF2Y/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_t_1_WXTX

Integral micro USB cable as well as a USB out so pick up some retractable USB cables for a neat charging solution.

No mains charger supplied, use your phone one. In fact, it can charge the phone while charging the battery.


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 5:24 pm
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Hey GS that looks good... this is the one I was looking at [b][url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5000mAh-Portable-External-Backup-Battery-USB-Power-for-mobile-phone-iphone-ipad-/110845013979?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123 ]ebay pack[/url][/b]

What attracted me was the capacity... looking at the spec of GS's one I don't see why the ebay won't work as well.

GS's output: USB 5V 0.6A
ebay output: 500mA, 2A

any thoughts...?


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 5:35 pm
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There are lots of different battery packs with one or two USB ports. I've got a 5000mAh battery with two ports that I bought from eBay, and I've used the phone while is plugged into the battery, I don't see a reason why you shouldn't.
This one's identical to the one I have, and at £14.97, excellent value. I've used mine for charging my iPod, iPhone, my little portable speakers...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TeckNet®-Dual-Port-Universal-Incredible-Blackberry/dp/B000NDQ92W


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 5:47 pm
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I use [url= http://amzn.to/13tJzuT ]this[/url] for my S3. It holds 5 full charges (and has a torch!)


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 5:47 pm
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Thanks for the pointers... so do I spend £15 or £24...? Hmm how difficult is my life LOL


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 6:00 pm
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[quote=youngrob ]I use this for my S3. It holds 5 full charges (and has a torch!)

I have that same thing but under a different brand name. Pretty good, fits in a pocket but you know it's there.


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 6:05 pm
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what about this?[url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lightning-Sensation-cellphone-connectors-customized/dp/B0063AAIRG/ref=pd_sim_computers_5 ]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lightning-Sensation-cellphone-connectors-customized/dp/B0063AAIRG/ref=pd_sim_computers_5[/url]


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 6:17 pm

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