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The Mophie 4000 Juice Pack Powerstation Giveaway #VZWBuzz

June 27, 2013 by Momstart 27 Comments

I’m always traveling and almost always have more than one phone and I’m always running out of battery. I have to remember to charge every night and every time I go to my hotel room and sometimes it still dies, my cell phone that is. It’s hard to work in social media and find a phone that takes amazing pictures that you can upload on the spot and have it last all day and into the night. That’s why I love the Mophie Juice Pack.

I have the red Mophie and I love it. It’s like having an outlet with you wherever you go. It’s like having a battery that fits in your pocket. It’s like an amazing device. Ok, you get the idea right? It’s small light weight and you can plug your cell phone into it. No wait a minute, you can charge quite a few different devices with it.

To use the the Mophie you need to pre-charge it. So plug it in so it’s all charged up. It plugs in over USB, Yeah!!!!!!! another USB device. You can charge it over USB and then you flip the plug and then you can charge your phone into it. Mophie instantly starts bringing your power back up! There is nothing tethering you to a wall, you can walk around with the device and the Mophie as needed. Think about your summer vacation or when you go on a camping trip. You may be hiking or out and about somewhere and it’s perfect to ensure you still have a battery until you get home.

Product Description:

The mophie juice pack powerstation is a rechargeable 4000 mAh external battery. It is specially designed to provide a high output of power that allows for rapid device charging. The powerstation can switch between 500 mAh, 1 amp, or 2.1 amps, which makes it compatible with virtually any USB-charged device in the world.

Rechargeable battery – 4000 mAh power capacity that provides a high output of power for rapid charging

Lightweight, compact size – Allows for easy portability for charging on the go anytime, anyplace Switch charging output Able to switch between 500 mAh, 1 amp, and 2.1 amps

Compatible with virtually all USB-charged devices, even iPhone® and iPad® (uses your device’s USB cable, sold separately)

It’s a great way to stay plugged in without actually being “plugged” in.

On my trip to the Verizon Wireless Headquarters about two weeks ago, it was called the Verizon Insider’s event (DISCLOSURE: The trip was paid for by Verizon Wireless), Verizon Wireless gave me not one, but two Mophie Juice Pack Powerstations! One for me and one to give away to my readers. Woohoo! Thanks Verizon!

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The Mophie 4000 Juice Pack Powerstation

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Ways to Properly Dispose of Your Batteries Recharge, Recycle, Reduce!

December 12, 2010 by Momstart 2 Comments

I know that we have tons of batteries and we’re trying to convert over to all re-chargeable batteries. All of the brands out there now make rechargeable batteries and chargers but it is almost inevitable that you are still going to use some non-rechargeable batteries as well. So, with Christmas coming and all of those extra batteries, what do you do with the old, none-chargeable batteries?

Mom Start’s green guru, Summer has some tips for us when it comes to disposing of those none rechargeable batteries.

Many toy packages have 1 of 2 sets of words: “Batteries Not Included” or “Batteries Included”. Everything seems to run on batteries these days! And that means a lot more trash, especially if you’re sending those batteries to a landfill. Did you know you can recycle those batteries?!? Yeah, recycle! In our area of Seattle many libraries, city halls, community centers, and churches do their part by collecting non-rechargeable. Places like electronic stores and groceries stores will offer bins for disposing of rechargeable batteries. Both types of batteries should not be placed in your trash.

I just did a search on Google about local places to drop off those batteries. There is a place called Total Reclaim that takes batteries for Alaska, Washington, and Oregon. I also found that If you have less than five pounds of batteries, take them to the nearest Emedia program to recycle batteries as well as cell phones, "electronic media" such as CDs, and inkjet cartridges.

Now Summer has a suggestion on which brand of rechargeable battery we should use.

In my house we personally love (and have been using) eneloop rechargeable batteries by Sanyo. We have purchased ours at Costco but I’m sure many other fine retailers also carry them. They come pre-charged for your convenience. They say they hold their charge longer than their competitor by only diminishing their power by 15% over 1 year as opposed to other batteries diminishing to 0% power over 1 year. Eneloop batteries can be recharged 1000 (so that’s 999 batteries saved). Do your part and buy smart!
If you’re getting rid of batteries but can’t find a recycling facility visit Call2Recycle online or call them at 1-800-822.8837.

We actually use the same brand in our house. I would have to say that having your product at Costco is going to get it in a lot of people’s houses. They last, work great and we keep using them over and over again!

About Summer:

Summer is the President of our Local MOMS Club chapter, she is the mother of two adorable active boys, and is always thinking of ways to help others. She is a friend, a wife, and always busy as all mommies are. She is very active on Facebook, addicted to Geocaching and very interested in organic and green living.

The Future of Charging Energizer Qi #Giveaway

October 28, 2010 by Momstart 687 Comments

The Following information was shared with me about Energizer’s Qi technology. I haven’t seen one up close and I don’t feel comfortable putting it in my own words but I will say that it looks a lot like the charger that I reviewed earlier this year. You put the sleeve on your device and then drop your device on the charger. Then it charges your device anytime you lay it down. It saves you time and helps control the cord clutter. We used to have a big problem with cord clutter in our house and finding the cell phone charger always seemed to be an issue. Probably because I was always moving it and forgetting where I put it, but that’s just me and my scatterbrained self. Winking smile So check out Energizer’s Qi charger.

Widely anticipated and considered to be one of the most compelling new developments in charging technology, Qi (pronounced chee) will bring consumers the freedom to charge their smartphones, MP3 players, cameras – any device 5Watts or less– on a single charging station, regardless of manufacturer.
“We believe that a universal standard is the future of charging, and by leading the way with one of the first Qi products – the Energizer® Inductive Charger – we are meeting a clear need for a product that makes charging devices easier by eliminating cords and clutter," said Jim Olsen, Vice President of Marketing for EnergizerNorth America. “This next generation charger is a natural extension of an innovative product portfolio that brings more freedom for people to live and to work using power that’s reliable and convenient.”
According to market research firm iSuppli, Corp., shipments of electronic products with wireless charging capability are anticipated to increase from 3.6 million units in 2010, to 234.9 million units in 2014. An open, standardized system will create a healthier competitive environment and prompt manufacturers to join forces.* The WPC had this very goal of global compatibility in mind when they formed an international group of more than 55 companies to develop this universal standard.

Designed in cooperation with Wireless Power Consortium co-founder ConvenientPower, the first generation of the Energizer® Inductive Charger:
• Delivers easy, convenient, cord-free charging for the iPhone® 3GS/3G and BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 via sleeve and door accessories
• Offers two large inductive charging areas with one additional USB charging port
• Is compatible with Qi-enabled devices today and in the future; Qi is an open source standard for products defined for 5 watts of power or less (e.g., phones, mp3 player, cameras)
• Provides freedom of placement within the two large inductive charging areas
• Does not contain magnets for alignment, so charging doesn’t require precise placement
• Features a sleek, rounded rectangle design with two LED charge indicators
• Available October 2010
• MSRP: $89.00

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