You might say I have a slight addiction to the technology!
My MacBook, iPad and iPhone get daily workouts by yours truly for many reasons, including blogging, designing, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, BlogLovin and so much more.
About a year and half ago, many that read my blog and know me are aware that my family was without power, not just electricity and heat, but also my internet connection.
We live in NY and were in the middle of Hurricane Sandy when it happened, but thankfully we only lost power and had no real damage happened to my home, but still I couldn’t even use a phone or my iPad even just for reading a book on my Kindle app for fear that I couldn’t recharge either of these items.
Well, recently I was asked to test drive the RavPower Luster Cube 6000mAh Backup external battery pac power bank charger for smartphones and tablets, too.
I jumped at the chance, because I remember how inconvenienced I was during Hurricane Sandy. The worst part for me was not even being able to read a book. I seriously as I said was so afraid that I would use up all the battery power on my iPad not knowing how long we could go without power. We were told by LIPA (the local electric company), it could be up to a week.
My husband works out of the home. His office got power back quickly and he would charge his iPhone and iPad at work, but I actually had to go to a local Bestbuy to find a charger compatible for both my iPhone and iPad to charge while I would drive my car around town, because I work in the home.
Did I mention there was a gas shortage and the lines for gas were literally around the block if a station actually did have gas!
So, charging my iPhone and iPad were not an option for most of that time from both no electricity in my house and a gas shortage, as well.
But now with this little gadget, barring that I had kept it charged and even had my husband take it to work to charge electrically during the day for me, I could now recharge my iPad and iPhone without having to plug either item into an electrical socket or give up my iPhone or iPad up to him to charge during the day at work.
I was sold just at this concept and thought alone.
Once I received and tried it, I was even happier to be in possession of this awesome power bank.
Don’t believe me and want to know more?
Here are some more of the perks of the RAVPower Charger:
- Very light and compact – it only weighs 5.05 oz. Fits easily in pocket or purse for easy traveling.
- Comes in multiple colors – black, blue, gold, pink (of course the pink girl chose the pink model!).
- Is a true time saver! A much faster way of charging your ipad, camera, PC etc. and any other 1A output devices with over-current protection than any charger you do own for said devices.
- A whopping 6000 mAh capacity! Ok so what does this mean? This battery pack simply enables you run your iPhone 5 for 15 hours, plus 40 hours extra talk and an additional 150 hours extra of music for most mobile phones. That is amazing!
- You will never not know when the power pack needs to be re-charged, because Intelligent LED status bar will indicate the current battery status.
- Even has a built in flashlight for when you may need a bit of extra light!
- The power pack comes with: RAVPower Luster Power Bank, USB to Micro USB charging cable, User Instruction, Carry Pouch.
Well, let me tell you a bit more to explain just how amazing this one really is. The wall charger also has:
- 4 ports (as I said already), which are designed to charge iPad and tablets, iPhone and Android devices all at once.
- Designed for it to be portable to be taken wherever you need to charge your devices.
- Well made and built with Industrial-grade plastic outer shell and premium circuitry ensure lifetime reliability.
- AC 110-220V input voltage ideal for international travel. This is important as many traveling abroad might know already.
- The charger package comes with the RAVPower® 4-Port Wall Charger, 3.84ft / 117cm detachable power cord, and user manual.
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Amanda Love says
I need something like this. I'm sometimes away from home for weeks on end and once my phone dies, that's it. With this I can at least have some power for a lot longer than I would. Such a handy gadget. Keeping my fingers crossed for a win. 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
I totally have my fingers crossed for you and seriously this little gadget is amazing and truly the best thing since sliced bread to help keep my now crazy, iPhone that is not holding as much of a charge from dying throughout the day. Love it and wishing you tons of luck now 🙂
massholemommy says
You convinced me – I need one!!
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Janine Huldie says
Yay and hope you entered the raffle now, too!! 🙂
Rosey says
We've been through hurricane power outages too. No fun at all!! This is a great/very useful item to share, Janine!
Janine Huldie says
Sorry you have been through hurriance power outages too and you are right seriously no fun and hope you entered the giveaway, too 🙂
ginnymarie says
We don't lose power often, but we have been out after a bad storm for as long as 26 hours. It was rough! The wireless charging mat sounds very cool!
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Janine Huldie says
So sorry you were without power for 26 hours and I know it was truly rough being without it and can very much relate. The charging mat is pretty cool and also have to agree with you on that, too 🙂
Seana Turner says
Well, since we seem to be getting a giant storm that fells trees (and hence, power) about every 6 months, I'm thinking this is a great idea! I think the state of CT should just issue one to every household:)
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Janine Huldie says
I think it sounds like an awesome idea Seana and I think NY should do the same, too!! 🙂
dianeroark says
What a great idea. This would be perfect when your power goes out or just to have extra in your purse.
I entered and pinned.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Janine Huldie says
I know I love having mine in my purse now and will tel you it does totally come in handy. Wishing you tons of luck and so happy you entered!! 🙂
Liz says
Holy cow, you really needed something like this. I can definitely see the point of having it around! It's awesome.
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Liz and hope you entered. Seriously, love this little gadget and really is awesome to have!! 🙂
Nellie says
These chargers are great. I would have chosen the pink one too!! I entered and I sure hope to win!!
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Janine Huldie says
So happy you entered and wishing you a ton of luck. And I love knowing I am not the only one that has a crush a the color pink 🙂
Billybuc says
Thanks for the review, Janine, and have a wonderful week.
Janine Huldie says
Muy pleasure Bill and just was so happy to get to review this one after having had limited power now a few times in recent months for a few short hours, too. Have a wonderful week now, too!! 🙂
another jennifer says
I love my RAVPower charger. I didn't realize they had one with 4 ports. Excellent. Does it last as long as the one port charger?
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Janine Huldie says
I am totally in love with my RAVPower charger and I won the one over at your blog and then after that was asked if I would review. Seriously, I was so psyched to review this and then to get to try the 4 port charger, was a huge bonus. It really does save time and space, but not as portable in my eyes, but still does last as long as the one port charger, too. huge thank you to you though for turning me onto this product 🙂
Kristina & Millie says
So funny, we were looking at external batteries/chargers this weekend! So I still need one J!
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Janine Huldie says
What a coincidence and seriously hope you entered. If you did, good luck to you my friend!! 🙂
tamaralikecamera says
I want one so badly! Another Jennifer had this giveaway and it was right before my trip, but I didn't win. Boo!
I want the RAVPower Qi-Enabled Wireless Charger Charging Pad (black). And we didn't lose power from any of the hurricanes, but the freak blizzard two years ago got us bad!
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Janine Huldie says
I am so sorry I won that one and then a few days later I was contacted to review one. I figured I could pay it forward and am raffling the other one off now, because I felt so guilty. I hope you entered and fingers crossed that this time you win!! 🙂 xoxo!!
tamaralikecamera says
It was you! Well I'm glad it was.
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Janine Huldie says
It was me, but I am totally paying it forward here 🙂 🙂
anothercleanslate says
This would be a lifesaver especially with all the traveling I do!
Janine Huldie says
I totally think it would be and hope you entered!! 🙂
day-with-kt.com says
Wow – that product sounds awesome – many days when I'm out all day for work I feel like I have to ration my phone use – this would help for sure!
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Janine Huldie says
Kim, totally is awesome for just that and helping to keep my phone charged sporadically throughout the day 🙂
notinjersey says
I definitely want one! it's so easy to run out my iphone battery when I'm on the go!
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Janine Huldie says
I know Dara and totally hope you entered! 🙂
Kim Tobin says
That would be soooo useful! And not just for power outages! I have the worst habit of forgetting to plug my phone in and having it die on me when we're out!
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Janine Huldie says
Kim, it definitely is useful in many situations and not just power outages. So totally agree with you and truly hope you entered, too 🙂
dishofdailylife says
I love this charger too…I am wondering now what I ever did without it!
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Janine Huldie says
Same here and seriously am obsessed with mine!! 🙂
karen says
wow…that is so cool, I think Tony gave me something similar, but it only charges one phone at a time…this is way cooler and so going to give this as a xmas gift to him next year.
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Janine Huldie says
Hope you enter when you are at home and maybe you can win it for Tony now, too 🙂
Jamie H says
I like the luster series. It would be perfect for my upcoming cruise!
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Janine Huldie says
Jamie, I hope you entered and wish you luck on winning for your cruise!! 🙂
gigigirl says
Sounds like a good thing to have on hand. Let's hope nothing like Hurricane Sandy happens again! Now we have the snow storms to deal with. Hope you are keeping safe and warm. xxxxoooo
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Aunt Gloria and just trying hard to stay warm and safe. Hoping Spring find us up here eventually now! xoxo!!
gigigirl says
I hope so too! xxoo
Janine Huldie says
xoxo!! 🙂