Charging hacks: 4 tips to choose the perfect power bank

Choosing an incorrect power bank can lead to a lot of mishaps and users should be really careful while purchasing one.

Smartphones are probably the most used electronic gadgets in the world and most people from every corner of the globe own one or maybe two!

Well, since the inception of smartphones, people have been exposed to a lot more functionalities rather than just plain calling and texting. This is exactly the reason why people end up draining their batteries faster than usual and rely on power banks.

However, power banks are plenty in number; there are good ones and there are extremely poor ones. Also, a lot depends on which phone you use; not all power banks can fulfill the power requisite of certain phones.

Also, choosing an incorrect power bank can lead to a lot of mishaps and users should be really careful while purchasing one.

Here are four tips that will help you choose a perfect power bank for your device:

• Battery capacity: One of the main factors that most people ignore while buying power banks is the battery-capacity or milliampere-hour (mAh). Always go for a power bank with a mAh capacity higher than your phone, allowing you to charge multiple times; choosing a lower output charger considerably reduces charging efficiency. Ideally, users should always go for 10,000mAh chargers to charger their devices at least thrice.   
• Portability and durability: Power banks are usually gadgets that are primarily used while travelling or in emergency situations. These gadgets need to have the endurance to deal with rough usage. At the same time, they need to be sleek and convenient to carry around wherever you go. While buying power banks, users should go for sleek ones but also make sure that they have the capability to survive a couple of bumps and drops.
• Low-grade power banks: One more mistake that people often indulge while buying power banks is ignoring brands. Most people think that a power bank is not a direct utility and spending too much on it is a waste of money. But, it’s actually not; buying a low grade, duplicate power bank can lead don’t offer performance optimisation and are also dangerous. Some of them might even explode if overcharged. All of these things must be taken into account while buying a perfect powerbank.
• Other perks: Why do you want to buy only a charger when you have the option to buy multi-utility devices? Well, if you already did not know, there are power banks that offer other functionality apart from reviving your dead smartphone. Some of these new-fangled power banks accompany nifty features such as an extra flashlight, a battery level indicator, additional USB ports for charging devices simultaneously, and even chargers like JBL Charge, that can also a Bluetooth speaker apart from charging your phone.

Source: Deccanchronicle

Solar-charged power bank, Go Green!

Bangalore: A leading startup player in the Baltic region, specializing in thin film and solar solutions -- OSC Technologies -- is all set to launch into market, a novel new solar charger/power bank that is extremely light and flexible.

The makers have launched an Indiegogo campaign to fund their project. The solar charger, GoSolar, uses a copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) solar panel.

“Copper indium gallium selenide is a second generation photovoltaic cell. Advantages of this kind of cells are flexibility and low weight”, says Aivars Vembris, Chief Technology Officer of the startup, a PhD in Physics (University of Latvia, EU) who has 14 years experience in the field of solid state physics.

There is no other similar device on the market with a weight of less than 100 grams (3.5oz) claim the makers. Once folded, you can easily keep GoSolar in your pocket because it occupies a space of only 18x85x120 millimeters.

This particular charger is not designed for laptops or tablets. GoSolar can be used to charge small electronics such as smartphones, GoPro cameras and any MP3 player. Mountaineers or extreme sport lovers will enjoy it.

GoSolar allows you to charge the accumulator while on the move and it works at any sunlight intensity.

“It can also work at lower light intensity”, says Janis Latvels, CEO of the company with more than 10 year experience in organic materials and solar cells sector, “The capacity of accumulator was selected to satisfy one day full charging at sunny day, but it can charge its inner battery in cloudy weather”. This is thanks to a special feature rarely used in portable solar batteries called Maximum Power Point Tracker.

Janis told IndiaTechOnline: "In case of successful campaign, we plan first deliveries in November. The price will be US$ 140. It is possible to order now within Indiegogo campaign at lower price."

Source:- Deccanchronicle