Energizer XP4000 Portable Charge - EVO 4G General

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875998388
good deal on the xp4000, the xp2000 is selling for the same price though free shipping

I got the 8000mah model for 40 a few months ago from Woot and these are great chargers.

I'm curious, what is the advantage of this over just having a couple Ebay spare batteries and external charger? It seems like the spare batteries are a lot smaller and you can just swap them out. Not trying to a make a point or anyting - but I just dont understand the advantage. I actually have four batteries and 2 chargers and have at least one spare with me at all times. And I got those for cheaper than this Energizer product. Thanks!

Alot of people do not like having to take their case and battery cover off all of the time to switch batteries. I have broken two of my Seidio cases becuase of having to take it off once a day to change my battery.

Makes sense. I guess it is kind of pain to reboot and everything. I have a relative that works at Energizer and prob get me one for very cheap. Might try it out...

wiltok said:
I'm curious, what is the advantage of this over just having a couple Ebay spare batteries and external charger? It seems like the spare batteries are a lot smaller and you can just swap them out. Not trying to a make a point or anyting - but I just dont understand the advantage. I actually have four batteries and 2 chargers and have at least one spare with me at all times. And I got those for cheaper than this Energizer product. Thanks!
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This is a solution for all my gadgets. Ipod, ipad, cell phone, bluetooth headphones etc can all charge off of one pack. whereas a second battery only helps the evo. sweet find, but like the stroths said, i think i'm gonna wait for an 8000mah

stroths said:
I got the 8000mah model for 40 a few months ago from Woot and these are great chargers.
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thanks for telling me about woot, looks kewl

elapshtc said:
thanks for telling me about woot, looks kewl
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Dude, just wait till they do a woot-off. they sell one item at a time until it sells out, then load up another item and so on all day long. it's awesome!

I recommend getting woot watcher from the market if you are a fan of woot. Awesome during woot-offs.
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tgruendler said:
I recommend getting woot watcher from the market if you are a fan of woot. Awesome during woot-offs.
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i didn't even know this existed. thank you!!

Here is an alternative that I use and is a 5400
splash Intense 5400mAh External Battery Pack
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003NTYYXY/ref=oss_product
You can connect two devices if you have the other cable. I like it and it charges my evo about three times from 30% to 100%
BTW.. You have to push the ON button for it to charge your EVO. There was one dumb arse complaining about it but it tells you in the instructions that you have to turn it ON for it to work.

A 8000 mah external battery is gonna be a friggin BRICK. Hope you have big pockets.

I bought two energizer portable battery chargers- on sale once. I had a military exercise and was going to be in areas where no electrical outlets. Charged them fully and was happy until the freaking port of the energizer charger caved in. Took them BOTH back and got my money back and bought two 3500mAh batteries on ebay instead the next day. I just plugged the usb cable that came with it gently and it broked off inside. It ain't military grade....

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Finally!

Got my replacement Vibrant in today (another brand new one - 3rd one)...
NOT HARDWARE LOCKED!
Was the first thing I checked when I put the battery in, and it went to Recovery first attempt XD
9/30/10 phone.
Are there any portable battery chargers for these Vibrant batteries? Since I have two extras I reckon it wouldn't be a bad idea to carry around a spare so I don't have to worry too much about conserving battery (can just switch quickly halfway through the day if needed).
N8ter said:
Are there any portable battery chargers for these Vibrant batteries? Since I have two extras I reckon it wouldn't be a bad idea to carry around a spare so I don't have to worry too much about conserving battery (can just switch quickly halfway through the day if needed).
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Check ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/2x-1500mah-BATT...244305?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19bedb9651
http://cgi.ebay.com/11-Accessory-Ca...832081?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item56402c4b11
http://cgi.ebay.com/2x-Battery-Char...981796?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f03a36de4
Although most of these have two more batteries added to them and they are also from Hong Kong but with alot of good reviews.
I've never seen two batteries and a charger for $10. Hrm... I already have two extra batteries so I guess I may get one just for the charger. I don't trust those batteries, though...
Thanks!
N8ter said:
Got my replacement Vibrant in today (another brand new one - 3rd one)...
NOT HARDWARE LOCKED!
Was the first thing I checked when I put the battery in, and it went to Recovery first attempt XD
9/30/10 phone.
Are there any portable battery chargers for these Vibrant batteries? Since I have two extras I reckon it wouldn't be a bad idea to carry around a spare so I don't have to worry too much about conserving battery (can just switch quickly halfway through the day if needed).
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i was about to ask for a third replacement too, but i ended up trying out the odin ji4 flash and it unlocked the hardware on my phone. Didn't have to go through with the replacement anymore.
I personally use this, but I don't carry around spare batteries.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Motorola-Portab...237198?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item35ad07d08e
I use it along with a Mini to Micro adapter with a 6" or so cable.
I only really carry it when I plan on traveling. Battery gets low I jump start it with the portable.
If you're not a fan of ebay, you might also want to check out:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XU74P8/ref=oss_product

anyone else have a loose charger?

Anyone else notice there charger is super loose and barely stays in or is it just mine. It feels like the pin isn't long enough.
Yea I think its just your phone...i have 2 and they work fine...can hold it from the charger and it won't fall out.
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Anyone else notice there charger is super loose and barely stays in or is it just mine. It feels like the pin isn't long enough.
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Yes mine too, the pin is too long and does'nt go in all the way; almost a deal breaker among other things.
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Yea I think its just your phone...i have 2 and they work fine...can hold it from the charger and it won't fall out.
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I don't think so, the xoom is too heavy to be held from the charger? in fact the whole charging system is a big flaw in this tablet, I am very disappointed.
Yep. Loose charger here too.
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Very disappointed they couldn't do a charge over USB. I was reading that the reason they can't charge over the USB port is that the batteries are so big and draw so much power to charge that the micro USB wouldn't be able to offer the throughput to charge it up fast enough.
Not sure how much I buy that, but at any rate they could've come up with a charging port combo that doesn't look like it came from a Nokia I bought 10 years ago lol.
Well it seems that the charger port and piece are affecting a few of you guys. But mine is good. No problem here. But that said, I was still pretty disappointed I couldn't use the same port as the phone.
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I was upset about this at first as well but then again with essentially a 10 hour non stop usage time I will never have the charger in while using it. I also think it adds incentive to buy the Standard dock which at $39.99 isnt exactly terrible.
But still...why the dinky little charger?!
Yeah same problem here, I hate the charging system here.
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Very disappointed they couldn't do a charge over USB. I was reading that the reason they can't charge over the USB port is that the batteries are so big and draw so much power to charge that the micro USB wouldn't be able to offer the throughput to charge it up fast enough.
Not sure how much I buy that, but at any rate they could've come up with a charging port combo that doesn't look like it came from a Nokia I bought 10 years ago lol.
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I agree. It reminds me of a phone I had years ago.
I agree, but 10 hour battery life and 100% charge in about an hour? It's a fair trade off. I agree, though, that the attachment is tiny (wouldn't say "loose," though). Better than a dock port connector, but I'd prefer something a bit more robust. Meh.
The charger on mine is horrible.
I was sketchy at best brand new, a month in and it doesn't work at all.
At first I had to fiddle with it, get the xoom at just the right angle etc to get it to charge. Now it doesn't make contact at all. I didn't return it right away because I heard some of the issues, but figured it did work just not well.
Once it crapped out completely it was past my 30 return window.
I ended up buying the charging dock. This works fine and the "road charger' that came with it works fine (so far) as well. I am thinking of just throwing in my gimpy charger in the box and returning the dock as it is pretty over priced and i feel a bit miffed that i had to pan an additional $50 just to charge my xoom.

so i bought an extra battery....

Now can anyone tell me if they make a charging dock for just the battery. On my old Samsung Instinct it came with to batteries, there was a plastic case with a charging port you would put the battery in the case and then charge the 2nd battery through the plastic case while you were using the first battery iin your phone. do you guys know if they make anything simliar for our vibrants? im just tired of constantly having to be around an outlet all day. i dont believe in having a smartphone is you cant use its features. Im not going to turn off gps, wifi, screen brightness etc. whats the point i mine as well go back to 99 and buy a flip phone.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ET-CHGPKNVGSTA
Kinda sucks though, since you already got your spare and this comes with an extra one.
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http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ET-CHGPKNVGSTA
Kinda sucks though, since you already got your spare and this comes with an extra one.
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i wonder if ebay has something like that. kinda hefty price (for just a charger in my case) whats a new OEM Battery go for?
Ebay has wall chargers. They usually come with a knockoff battery also. Even if you dont use the knockoff the bundle only costs like $10 so its worth it. I have 2 knockoffs/chargers and though they charge kind of slow the work great as do the batteries.
EDIT: Found one thats the charger only. http://cgi.ebay.com/Battery-Charger...474841?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c17ce3759
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Ebay has wall chargers. They usually come with a knockoff battery also. Even if you dont use the knockoff the bundle only costs like $10 so its worth it. I have 2 knockoffs/chargers and though they charge kind of slow the work great as do the batteries.
EDIT: Found one thats the charger only. http://cgi.ebay.com/Battery-Charger...474841?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c17ce3759
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thanks, thats what im looking for. hows that working for you??i will be using an OEM battery in it
what about this one, kind like i described in my origional post. only thing is, has to be charged on a computer. hmmm.... not realy a problem cause its a backup. opinions guys??
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Battery-Cha...g kong, i dont know about ordering from there

Wireless charging Orb

When this drops, will you be looking to purchase it? I think I'll probably get it if it's under $30 bucks... I'm hoping it's much cheaper but trying to have realistic expectations. Unless they've revolutionized how fast it will charge, induction charging is more for novelty IMHO, but no less... What do you think?
Definitely
mr2324jgf said:
When this drops, will you be looking to purchase it? I think I'll probably get it if it's under $30 bucks... I'm hoping it's much cheaper but trying to have realistic expectations. Unless they've revolutionized how fast it will charge, induction charging is more for novelty IMHO, but no less... What do you think?
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Honestly, Ill be paying whatever they ask (within reason!) to get the charging orb; sounds like an amazing toy.. and Honestly, it does sound like a real convenience to me *imagines grabbing phone from bed in morning*
Also, if charging IS slower, I generally charge overnight anyway :laugh:
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Honestly, Ill be paying whatever they ask (within reason!) to get the charging orb; sounds like an amazing toy.. and Honestly, it does sound like a real convenience to me *imagines grabbing phone from bed in morning*
Also, if charging IS slower, I generally charge overnight anyway :laugh:
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true, same here... i'd probably set it on the table by my chair TBH... my phone just lays there anyways, it could be charging that whole time, really. What's your top dollar though... really?
mr2324jgf said:
true, same here... i'd probably set it on the table by my chair TBH... my phone just lays there anyways, it could be charging that whole time, really. What's your top dollar though... really?
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I guess I would probably spend up to about £60 (just under $100); but I really hope it doesn't cost that much, there will be other compatible Qi chargers if there are not any already
I hacked my Galaxy Nexus to work with a Palm Touchstone and I can never go back. I have one at home and at the office, they're both really convenient. So yes, I'll be grabbing two for sure.
Is the wireless charger included or not?
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Is the wireless charger included or not?
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I assume it'll be a separate accessory. Correction, a SECKSY separate accessory! :good:
I'm looking to get two of these, one for home and one for work. I hope they aren't too expensive, but I won't hold my breath. Then again, if you'd told me the NExus 4 would be £240, I'd have laughed.
I still have my palm pre one. I wonder if that will work?
stretched said:
I still have my palm pre one. I wonder if that will work?
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Should do, they are both QI standard
stretched said:
I still have my palm pre one. I wonder if that will work?
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I've read that any Qi standard charger will work. We shouldn't have to get the stock one. At least we can price shop.
im planning to get one..but does it charge as fast?
No, wireless charging is a bit slower than a cable
I guess it depends on the price...
The N4 will be compatible with any wireless charging source as long as it supports the standard.
Touchstone chargers can be had on eBay for around $6 so I will be picking up a few from there unless Google's are pretty cheap.
Is anyone else excited about the possibility of finally being able to buy a good universal car dock with wireless charging and not having to buy a new one now on with new phones (assuming that the new phones start coming with wireless charging) ?
Can we do cable charging + inductive charging at the same time?
Will it charge faster?
Wireless charging future
Imagine one day in future where universal wireless charging orb is a standard on every office desk. Can't wait for that day to come.
Can't imagine them pricing it too high, judging by the price of the nexus 4 itself, I'd imagine the wireless charger will be priced what it's truly worth, probably around $20.
If it were apple selling it, it'd be $100 :silly:
I just bought 2 of the touchstone pads for 5 bucks each off eBay just in case they do work for it. Even if they're slower than the nexus versions at least I have backups

Anyone getting a portable battery pack?

I usually get a few ebay batteries for my phone when i'm travelling but it seems that won't be the case this time around with the Nexus 4. Next option would be to pick up a portable battery charger. Any recommendations for one preferably with a built in concealable cable?
Something like this one but larger capacity: http://www.amazon.com/SlimTalk-Exte...TF8&colid=3JV3M6BBIVSNO&coliid=I3SU5TRGE8UZYR
I already have this one, it seems to work really well and will charge my Ipad, Nexus 7 and phones.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073F92OK/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i01
qnet said:
I already have this one, it seems to work really well and will charge my Ipad, Nexus 7 and phones.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073F92OK/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i01
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This is what I've got as well, it's pretty compact and easy to carry, plus the torch can come in handy at times too. Before that I had a 5000mAh Pebble, which was actually not that much smaller, and was a bit more of a nuisance because it didn't use microUSB to charge itself (instead opting for some weird tiny barrel connector).
I plan on getting one of these (the 10,000 Mah variant )
http://www.amazon.com/5600mAh-Exter...&qid=1351732273&sr=1-3&keywords=anker+battery
I may buy one later on. Until then I plan on making a solar charger for my car.
jnewman1991 said:
I may buy one later on. Until then I plan on making a solar charger for my car.
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Please tell me more!
Slap-Yourself :) said:
Please tell me more!
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It's nothing really special. If you search for DIY solar usb charger there are quite a few instructions on how to do it for pretty cheap.
jnewman1991 said:
It's nothing really special. If you search for DIY solar usb charger there are quite a few instructions on how to do it for pretty cheap.
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Wow thats great! shuld try this out. thanks!
Mophie and powerskin would make a lot off this phone
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tracerit said:
I usually get a few ebay batteries for my phone when i'm travelling but it seems that won't be the case this time around with the Nexus 4. Next option would be to pick up a portable battery charger. Any recommendations for one preferably with a built in concealable cable?
Something like this one but larger capacity: http://www.amazon.com/SlimTalk-Exte...TF8&colid=3JV3M6BBIVSNO&coliid=I3SU5TRGE8UZYR
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qnet said:
I already have this one, it seems to work really well and will charge my Ipad, Nexus 7 and phones.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073F92OK/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i01
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I have both of these. The one the OP is looking at doesn't last nearly as long as the MFG claims it does. The second one is great for the two settings 0.6 and 2.0 amps. The weird thing is that my N7 won't charge on the 2.0 amp setting. I have to connect it to the 0.6 amp setting. And the brand on mine is Anker. I like the latter better, tho you have to have a usb cable. Actually, now that I am thinking about it, it comes with some small cables and various connectors for different devices.
http://bensoutlet.com/products/anker-astro2-8400
35 bucks for a 8400 mah isnt bad.
ElectroBeijing said:
I plan on getting one of these (the 10,000 Mah variant )
http://www.amazon.com/5600mAh-Exter...&qid=1351732273&sr=1-3&keywords=anker+battery
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I've got this coming in the mail right now
I might pick up the 8400 anker if it seems necessary after a few weeks of use.
I'm planning to get one if there is inductive charging build into the case with 7-10k mAh
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I might pick up the 8400 anker if it seems necessary after a few weeks of use.
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Yes that's what I use for my nexus 7,phone and ipod. Very very useful. :thumbup:
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Can't wait until they build one of these with wireless charging built in. THEN I'll buy one
I just bought this one - check around for some coupon codes to get an additional $5 off. I liked the look of the Zagg sparq series and the ability to plug it in (no more carrying around an ac adapter) but the build quality is questionable and the price is too high!
What about this one http://www.amazon.com/New-Trent-IMP120D-Thunderbolt-Blackberry/dp/B003ZBZ64Q/ref=pd_cp_cps_3
It's a 12000 mAh.
I just ordered one of these 12000mAh from China off ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12000mAh-Ex...444570?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d358dcf1a
I didn't buy from this particular seller and I haven't used it yet, so I can't recommend anything about it. (A bunch of sellers sell the same item.)
The marketing material seems legit and the price is good. I'll see if I made the right decision.
The width and height happens to be about the same as the S3 and N4. They claim an efficiency of 90% with the lithium polymer batteries. I would be happy if the N4 required one or two charges to get through an evening out and if this "power bank" could deliver ~4 charges.
The question is, how do you use these things? In the pocket, without an inductive Qi charger of the right size, i don't seem myself charging it with the cable in pocket regularly. It makes it a hassle to pull the phone out of the pocket and use. I see myself charging or powering the phone with it if I find myself sitting down for 10 mins or more, say at a meal.
How are you all planning to use an external battery brick?
yes, portable battery pack is required if you are high end user, playing high end games... I already have one

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