PowerChimp Pocket Power Reviewed

We review the PowerChimp, which lets you charge your mobile phone or MP3 player wherever you are. Our top accessory for mobile users

What is the PowerChimp?

PowerChimp is a portable power supply for your mobile gadgets. Stick it in your pocket, briefcase or bag, and it's a handy emergency power supply for your phone or MP3 player.

We reviewed the PowerChimp in Show 32 of our podcast, FrequencyCast, and thought we'd give this top accessory its own page here. Catch our audio review.

Here's a summary of what the little chimp can do:

Charge your mobile, MP3 and other digital devices on the go
It's fully charged from a USB socket in 5 hours
Charge the two supplied rechargeable AA batteries and take them out to power other devices
Super bright integrated LED torch
When mobile or similar device is fully charged, Powerchimp will auto shut off after 2 minutes
Pulse charging technology ensuring long battery life
Soft touch one button technology, with auto lock when charging or recharging

Powerchimp and connectors

PowerChimp UK Availability

Powerchimp available for under £25 from:

Supplied with PowerChimp:

Powerchimp
Carry case
2 x AA 1800mAh rechargeable batteries
USB retractable charging cable
Tips (see below)

Tips:

iPod/iPhone
Samsung E900
Motorola V66
Mini-USB
Sony Ericsson
Female USB
LG Chocolate
Dc4 PSP
Nokia and Mini Nokia

Instructions on how to use the Powerchimp

To switch on the Powerchimp, press down the black button - The LED should flash green
When the LED flashes green, the Powerchimp is charging
LED flashing red means that the Powerchimp needs charging
Flashing red light means the unit needs charging

To charge the Powerchimp, plug into a USB socket. The LED is solid red when charging, flashing red means not charging,, and green when fully charges. Charging takes up to 5 hours

PODCAST FEATURE: PowerChimp Review: We got to grips with the PowerChimp in Show 32 of our podcast.
Listen to the audio show online, or download it to your MP3 player.
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