Rating: 4,5 of 5 stars====================Product price: Check new Price in amazon====================Buy with Secure Transaction Amazon now…==================== Product DescriptionWith the diverse connectors provided, the compact Astro Pro provides a quick charge to your tablets, cell phones, netbooks, and other mobile devices. With special circuit design for Apple and Samsung Galaxy Tab, it can even charge your Apple device and Samsung Galaxy Tab at their fully-intended charging speeds. Take the Astro Pro with you and remain constantly connected to the world around you.
[Upgraded Version] Anker Astro Pro 14400mAh Portable Power Bank Pack External Battery Charger for iPads, Samsung Tablets, iPhones, Android Smart Phones (Dual USB Output: 5V, 2A; DC Output: 9V / 12V, 2A) [4 connectors for mobile phones, 6 connectors for tablets, US AC adapter included](Lightning Cable not Provided)
Customer Reviews:* This is a high-capacity external battery made for charging devices on the go. About the size and weight of a large external hard drive, it's solid and hefty in the hand. This comes in handy for traveling when you don't have an outlet nearby or don't want to carry around different adapters for all your devices. For example, if you go hiking or do any sort of outdoor sport, you can recharge your GPS or phone multiple times on a full charge, or share it with others in your group. Blue LED indicators on the unit shows you how much remaining charge is on the battery. I can think of several times in my life recently where I forgot to charge my phone and was unable to coordinate plans with friends. This product would've been a great help in those instances.The instructions printout isn't perfectly translated, but you don't really need it. The product has a coiled USB plug with interchangeable ends and is easy to use. Just attach the right tip to the cord and connect your device and the battery together. Push the round button on the battery and your electronic device will start charging. The product comes with about 20 different tips for various devices. The many plugs available means there's probably a plug in the collection for your device. Because many devices nowadays use micro USB, this will charge things like Kindles, Android phones, TomTom GPS units, most Bluetooth devices and mp3 players. A mini-USB head is also included, so that covers the majority of common consumer electronics devices out there. So far I've tested it on my iPhone 4S and an LG G2X. It works flawlessly. I will update this review as I confirm more devices in my home that it works with.The surface is shiny and polished (be sure to peel off the plastic film first) and doubles as a mirror. Not sure why it is designed this way, but it's an extra feature if you need a mirror! My only suggestion would be to buy a carrying case for it to keep all the plugs and adapters in one place.Additionally, Anker customer service is very responsive and courteous.* I think when you get into capacity of 14400 mAh you are no longer in external battery territory but rather "portable power bank" section. I have reviewed a number of different external batteries before, but this one offers something different. In addition to your standard usb outputs you also get a selectable 9V/12V DC output to power up your other devices.requiring voltage other than 5V.Obviously with a higher capacity you will also see a heavier weight and bigger dimensions of the external battery. This Astro Pro clocks at about 385 grams and dimensions of 150 mm x 82 mm x 21 mm. It will not be pocket friendly, but surprisingly it still feels portable enough to throw into your backpack or just a bag on a go. As a matter of fact, the battery feels very rugged and solid, something that might give you a piece of mind when you are traveling. The whole body of the battery has a rubberized non slim finish, similar to Thinkpad laptops. The top has a reflective design which opens up to 4 vertical blue LED indicators (each one corresponding to 25% of battery capacity) and a power button.The charging input comes from AC wall adapter which charges your battery relatively fast considering 12V/1.2A input. This is not your typical 5V input because this battery is designed to provide 12V/9V output in addition to 5V, so you need a higher voltage to begin with; 9V and 5V are derived from 12V internally. As I mentioned you can select either 12V or 9V DC output with a switch on a side. That output will provide 2A of output current. The same with both 5V USB outputs, each one will be able to supply 2A of current and can be used simultaneously. According to Anker, Output 1 is designated for Apple products and can charge even iPad 4 w/retina. Output 2 should be able to accommodate any Samsung tablet/phone or any other smart phone/tablet. For my Note 2 - you can use either of the ports. For other smartphones or tables - you are covered with either one of these ports.And speaking of full coverage. You get a lot of different connector types to cover most of your needs. The coiled heavy duty USB cable with it's selection of tips should cover most of the common micro-usb, mini-usb, apple, and cheaper tablets, while DC output cable has plenty of tips to cover laptop, netbook, camcoders, digital cameras, and other devices. Yes keep in mind - this will come VERY handy when you want to charge your Digital camera or DV recorder when you are outside and run out of juice. You also get a stretchable storage pouch which fits Astro Pro and cables. Keep in mind, 14400 mAh rating will have to be de-rated 30% down which is typical for EVERY external battery because of conversion through 5V usb connector going to your smartphone or other device.Overall, if you are a looking for a more universal and versatile external battery to charge your phone and other digital devices (camera, dv, etc.) on the go - this will be a great solution to consolidate everything in one piece which is still portable. As usual, Anker offers 18-months warranty they really stand behind, a big plus! 
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