Saw the earlier deal a short while ago and was expired.
Not too much more expensive than that one.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/162476?page=2#comment-2297…
This one is 24.20 AUD.
Authentic Xiaomi MI 2.1a 10400mAh Li-Polymer Battery Mobile Power Bank - $24.20 @ FastTech
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I ordered one months ago from FastTech and can confirm it was genuine.
It did take a very long time to receive it though
How long did it take to get delivered?
I cant remember exactly but it would have been 4-6 weeks
I order alot of stuff from fasttech… usually 3 days processing + 2 weeks to syd if it says it's in stock.
There are tons of clones on fasttech but the "Authentic" ones are genuine from my experience.
I ordered from DWI which costs me $25 and arrives within a week.
http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/astore/XiaoMi-10400mAh-P…
Is it pocketable or too heavy to carry around?
Heavy, but I find it's not too heavy in my pocket.
If size or weight is a concern, you should check out the 5200mAh model.
Doubt that price very much.
Xe.com says
21.81 USD = 25.2629 AUDAnd who gives rates as good as the Xe market conversion rate?
Also they offer: Australia Expedited Air +USD$2.00 = 9 working days
If not, have to wait estimated: 45 to 60 daysI had the same story here, I went up to pay by paypal it was about $26+.
What, cheaper now than last time, save $1.75. Previously $25.95, link here https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/162476
Ordered one, excellent, genuine product.
Saved me last night using my phone as a Sonos play5 party player, and it easily got me there through to this morning.
Highly recommend this product.
What, cheaper now than last time, save $1.75.
Save 69c .. US$21.81 is AUD$25.26. If your bank charges conversion fees, it'll be the same price as before. The previous deal was local stock though.
I agree it's a great product, although I think the 5200mAH one is more suitable as an emergency battery as it's smaller and lighter. Fasttech sell those too.
http://www.fasttech.com/products/1424/10008025/1709400-13000…
this guy seems honest when selling powerbank
"13000mAh" External Power Source Portable Power Bank w/ LED Flashlight
actual capacity 7500mAh / 1A+2.1A output
I can definitely recommend Fasttech, very good customer service and reps that actually communicate in english.
what does "actual capacity 7500mAh / 1A+2.1A output" mean?
Actual capacity refers to how much the power bank really has. Fast Tech tested the power bank and finds that it has 7500mah capacity even though the packaging claims it has about twice as much.
Chinese manufacturers typically exaggerate on the capacities of batteries. Well known brands like Xiaomi or Anker typically don't lie about the capacity. Stick with the more well known ones when buying a powerbank.
You'll find they'll also pull off this kind of bullcrap on the lumens rating of flashlights and LED's.
The power bank has 2 output ports, one capable of producing 1 amp current and the other capable of 2.1 amps.
thanks scrimshaw
I have this exact Xiaomi MI 2.1a 10400mAh model.
My guess is it has an actual capacity of around 5000mAh. It can charge my mobile which has a 1800mAh battery just over twice (from 10% to 100%)
Power banks are not 100 percent efficient, some energy is lost (converted to heat) you need to take that into account as well.
Someone explained it rather well on a previous deal, but I can't find the comment.
@RedHab: You have a fake one then. My xiaomi 10400 mah charges my Samsung s4 3 times and the s4 has a battery of 2600 mah.
@nfr: I actually got it from ebay a while back but was lucky that i got a genuine one. Fasttech hadnt stocked it at that point of time. I will buy from fasttech if i want another one.
Is that one genuine?
Seems to be so according to the product description + seller has 95.5% feedback score. If in doubt, can always contact the seller….
I should have done this one
Bought from FastTech as all reports say they are genuine.
Now the wait -
Ordered 25 October
Tracking number said "Left HK 9 November - Surface Mail"Couldn't wait so also bought one off eBay - If you need it fast (like me) pay the extra and buy from eBay AU Sellers. I think I paid $28.88 for one that will be delivered in two days.
Li-Ion, not Li-Po.
Can you charge your phone through the power bank while the power bank is also being charged from a wall socket?
why not go directly through the wall socket?? and charge the power bank later.
It'd be more convenient if you could do it inline as the power bank would always be topped up.
Also, some people use it as a UPS for their Raspberry Pis or similar.
Can you charge your phone through the power bank while the power bank is also being charged from a wall socket?
Yes, pass-through charging is supported by genuine ones.
Fasttech double-processed the order even though I only went through the checkout once with no use of back/forward/refresh buttons, so I ended up with two order numbers. I immediately cancelled the second order on the day. Now the Credit Card statement has come and they didn't refund until a day after they charged it, so the exchange rate is different, and I have lost 28 cents. 28 cents due to their stuff up.
Is it really authentic?