ChargeAll - World's Smallest Portable Power Outlet USD $120 Indiegogo ETA Shipping September

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shopaholic32 on 10/08/2014 - 02:46 chargeall.com (1185 clicks)
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I just stumble upon this online on Marshable and decided to fund it so I can charge my Surface Pro which is always short on battery only 3hrs+, phone, tablets, Ultrabook and apparently it can charge any electrical item that uses up to 85watts!!

I know there may be many flaming this becuase of long delays with new projects and delays but I hope you peeps agree is OK I list it here otherwise MODS please move to Forum please as I do believe it is a geunine project as ETA for delivery is next month….why I think it is deliverable because this is Not from a start-up company like Pebble and alike; hence long delays due to steep learning curve. Chargeall; the developing company already has many innovative products on sale that I had never seen before; this only being New additional to their stable!
According to the developer they have companies like McDonalds, NBC, Toyota, Marriot Hotel and Cornell (an elite Uni in the states)are already using some of their products and coverage from major US media as well.

UPDATED: I just cheked comments by developer and they confirmed; Raymond Tran commented ""So just to clarify, it can output 250v AC at 50 Hz…….NOT JUST 110v 60 Hz which is normal in USA. Hence, the unit should be good for worldwide 110-250V applications, YOU BEAUT!!!
Also they do combined shipping; check out the comments area.

However do PLEASE do Check your equipment Ac power requirement before buying, I am no expert here but I would assume it would be fine now and it looks like you like the power Adaptor will be unlocked shortly at $250k! Also checkout the 2in1 USB Power bank it looks interesting for $20!

Personally, I had never invested in any Kickstarter and Indiegogo release for the same concerns it may never come about so these are just my views and why I put my money where my mouth is:

1 This is from an establish firm that already had commercial success before with new ideas that worked i.e their Charging stations and are only seeking a small realistic of $30K which they would probably have more than 10 times the amount they seek to make it viable at the end of the day.

2 The developers could have easily stated shipping in Dec or anything later than next month but chose to say shipping in Sept2014 which gives me some comfort they are already at final stages and it will be ship maybe within a month or two (my personal opinion only) as no one would want the wraith of angry investors when they could easily asked for a few more months in the ETA release IMHO.

Also my believe only the chances of shipping from US will be much less for non-backers once the project is over…. because it would probably cost a lot more than $20 to ship LiIon batteries which I suspect they are probably subsidizing the cost from the project funds. Same reason why I do not see Amazon shipping most Powerbanks due to freight costs for LiIOn batteries.

So before you subscribe do do your own maths and understand the risks and return as with anything else in life. I would not want to be blamed if it does not turn out, Cheers!
Developer also seems to keep updating the supply units….probably due to the power of OZbargain as well, as I noticed they quickly sold more than they were yesterday then what I saw two days ago; prior to listing so thanks to the OZB community and good for the project, more money more chances of commercial success!

""What Can you Charge?
Or should we say, what can't you charge? Any electrical wall outlet device under 85 watts.

Check the manufacturer's specifications for more information. If you are using a device with a variable setting, use the lowest for your safety.

Field tests were conducted with different household products under the recommended 85 watts limit. The actual results may vary.

There are limitations, only devices that require less than 85W of power can be powered. It is not possible to use high power demanding electronics, such as a microwave. An internal safety fuse will cut the power and shut off your energy pack if done so.

We embedded this safety feature to protect someone from getting hurt. After the safety cut-off has been triggered, simply recharge the device again to resume operation.

**Actual charge and run times will vary. Divide 12000 mah or 18000 mah for an approximate number of charges you can expect from a fully charged small or large ChargeAll.

Note you could try to use a similar $1/$2 adaptor from ebay to use the US style AC power outlet on the unit
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hot-3-Prong-AC-Power-Cord-Adapter…

Probably not needed now below as will be unlocked shortly but if required:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-UK-EU-to-US-USA-Power-Plug-Tra…

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I hope it is ok for me to post the referral link below otherwise please remove; would really appreciate though if my referral link could be used for the purchase if possible, thanks in advance!

http://igg.me/at/chargeall/x/8396286

MOD: Please put referral link at the end of the post. OP also received $10 refund per referral.

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  Kugz on 10/08/2014 - 03:13

  That actually seems like a really neat idea, it's a shame they don't release different designs for varying country plug types. I'd rather not use an international adapter :(

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    shopaholic32 on 10/08/2014 - 03:58

    I am no expert but I do not believe it is an issue for most modern Tablet or Laptop/Ultrabooks AC adaptors to fit properly as they are mostly 110-240V anyway and you are only changing the tip of the powerpoint as the cable that connects to your AC Adaptor is the same as with most Sony, toshiba, Dell etc laptop/ultrabooks etc.
    Only difference is now you are able to charge it while on the road as most USB powerbank are unable to charge laptops and Ultrabooks that deliver up to 85watt and yet it is smaller than some USB Powerbanks which is why I am impressed and been looking for ages for one and not finding any on the market till now….

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  hj0809 on 10/08/2014 - 03:26

  This is solving a problem that doesn't exist.

  So if you plug in a charger it would be AC (wall) -> DC (batt) -> AC (output) -> DC (charger)…

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    [Deactivated] on 10/08/2014 - 03:36

    It's a portable self-contained 85W inverter outputting 110V 60Hz AC and 5V DC via USB port. With regular use, it'll last about two years.

    People have been using inverters to solve problems for years.

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      Merlict on 10/08/2014 - 04:18

      With regular use, it'll last about two years.

      Could you clarify this? Do you mean the usual cells dying, or do inverters burn out over time?

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        [Deactivated] on 10/08/2014 - 04:49

        +1

        The usual performance decrease from deep discharging, temperature and aging - I really should have said "a couple of years".

        Their spec chart says its 'life cycle' is "more than 500 times". The number of recharge cycles you'll get will depend on factors like depth of discharge between cycles and its state of charge sitting around unused. Basically it depends on how much it's abused, and most people don't really look after their batteries to get the most life out of them.

        Over time its capacity will reduce - you might notice your mobile phone/tablet/laptop battery doesn't last as long as when new after a year, certainly after two. When it drops to 50% capacity, you're going probably going to question if it's worth taking it along for 2 phone charges and half a laptop/tablet charge.

        The inverter will still be fine (barring serious abuse), so when the battery becomes a problem you could replace it/bodge in another li-ion.

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  [Deactivated] on 10/08/2014 - 03:31

  Make sure any power supply you plug into this handles 110V 60Hz.

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  HomeAlone on 10/08/2014 - 03:58

  +3

  Group Buy Deals?

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  [Deactivated] on 10/08/2014 - 04:05

  Out of stock now.

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    shopaholic32 on 10/08/2014 - 04:28

    A time of posting three was at least 80 units left on /600 units of the small now increased to 604/800 units sold available and similar for the large ones.
    Also the same for the large ones had also been increased made available 804/1000 now……but sadly no referral sale :(
    Also note the new freebies had been unlocked, free iphone tip, satin black clour and retractable charging cord. Good luck peeps I am off to bed!

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  douglasb on 10/08/2014 - 09:36

  +9

  Absolutely not a bargain. Indigogo, kickstarter et al projects are purely speculative. You ~might~ get what you've signed up for, but you also very likely will not.

  Contrary to popular belief, you're signing up to support a project for development of a product that, IF it the product comes to fruition, you MIGHT receive the 'reward' you signed up for. There are no guarantees. If the project bombs, you lose your money. Crowd funded projects often go very badly, and folks who didn't read the fine print get bitten.

  An inverter and a battery in one unit is certainly a nice idea, but the prospects of it coming in on time, working, being safe to operate and being legal to operate are all highly unlikely.

  It's been my observation that OzBargain requires a degree of certainty - ie: it's not a bargain unless it's reasonably likely that you'll actually be able to buy it - and this speculative proposal doesn't meet that standard.

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  ironworthy on 10/08/2014 - 09:40

  Bargain? Where?

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    shopaholic32 on 10/08/2014 - 12:43

    $50 discount on the small and $40 on the large, which is somewhere up to 50% discount.

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  squiggle on 10/08/2014 - 11:13

  +2

  Just as a side note. Something like this wouldn't pass Australian regulations. The earth wire on the AC does not go anywhere. Therefore, if your device failed it should short out to the equipment. Definitely an at your own risk device. Laptop chargers and tablets chargers are probably less dangerous but still risky if you plan on plugging other devices.

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    shopaholic32 on 10/08/2014 - 12:33

    FYI, My microsoft Surface pro only has two Australian prongs and no earth outlet either, so yeah I agree to probably only use to charge your laptops, tablet or phone to be safe while you on the road where else can you plug in charger if your laptop battery dies as 99% of powerbanks (those that do are nearly twice the size and weight more) as it cannot supply enough juice to charge them and this charges even the Mac pro twice over according to developer.

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  morpheu on 10/08/2014 - 11:59

  +1

  i'm not sure about this, the output is fixed at 110v and not all my gear is dual voltage 110/240v, but look on the bright side, if you've ever needed to run foreign US/Japan electrical devices and needed to buy a step down transformer you have it built in! you are basically getting 3 things in one, a usb power bank, a portable mains source, and a step down 110v transformer!

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    shopaholic32 on 10/08/2014 - 14:02

    Unit has been confirmed to do 110-250V so all AC Chargers up to 85W seems good now!!

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  whats up skip on 10/08/2014 - 16:23

  While this might seem like a good concept, it isn't going to be very efficient as there are two sets of voltage conversion required if you aren't using the 5V DC output. Even if you are just using the 5V USB output, I would assume the 110 - 240V circuit would be running as well.

  A better option would be one of the multi- DC voltage output battery packs that Aldi and others sell. This way you can set the desire output voltage and connect to a notebook/tablet/Phone and only have one voltage conversion.

  I also have concerns about the safety as others have suggested with regard to the earth line and not being an Australian socket with only two pins.

  I don't see how this can be a bargain as the unit has an unknown reliability or service life, so how can the value for money be determine without this knowledge? Thus we can't tell if it is a bargain.