PowerMonkey Portable Power Explored

How often has your mobile phone battery run out when you're on the move? Carry a Power Monkey in your bag, briefcase or car for a rechargeable power boost.

 

What is the Power Monkey?

The Power Monkey is a handy portable power supply that can be used to recharge your mobile phone, Mp3 or portable games machine. Charge the Power Monkey, carry it with you, and use it to provide a power boost without the need for a mains charger.

Here's what the Power Monkey does:

• Up to one year's standby charge
• Portable power for your mobile phone, music player or games machine on the go
• Power connectors for common phones, iPods, Mp3 players, smartphones, iPhone, USB etc

Power Monkey Availability: Power Monkey is available for around £30 from: Amazon.co.uk Play.com Purely Gadgets

 

Supplied with Power Monkey:

• Power Monkey
• Carry case
• Universal Mains charger
• Tips (see below)

Tips provided with Power Monkey:

• Nokia and Mini-Nokia
• Motorola V66
• Samsung A288
• Siemens C25
• Sony Ericsson
• Mini-USB for Motorola RazR, Blackberry and many Windows Mobile devices
• USB for iPod, many smart phones, PDA and other devices
• Sony PSP

Other connectors (inc Nintendo DSi are available)

 

We're impressed with the Power Monkey (the big brother to the PowerChimp). Well worth getting, and a great gift for your gadget chums.

 

Power Monkey Spec:

• Dimensions: 88 x 39 x 37mm
• Battery Capacity: 2200mAh
• Output voltage: 4.5 to 5.5V
• Weight: 70 grams

 

Instructions on how to use the Power Monkey:

• To switch on the Power Monkey, flick the switch - Green light will flash (if red, recharge!)
  
  
• To recharge, switch off the unit (no flashing light), then connect to mains. LED will turn red while charging, green when charged
  

 

Got a question on the Power Monkey? Ask us!

 

Useful Links:

• Powerchimp reviewed - In Show 32 of our podcast, FrequencyCast, we review the PowerChimp
• UK Mobile Phones - A look at UK mobile phone handsets and networks
• UK Mobile Phone FAQ - Need help with UK phone settings or networks? Try here

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