Month: April 2019

SQU-1611 7180mAh/82.49Wh 11.49v THUNDEROBOT 911 dino

Specifications

  • Brand:THUNDEROBOT
  • Capacity :7180mAh/82.49Wh
  • Voltage :11.49V
  • Type :Li-ion
  • Battery Cell Quality: Grade A
  • Descriptive: Replacement Battery – 1 Year Warranty
  • Description: Brand New, 1 Year Warranty! 30-Days Money Back! Fast Shipping!
7180mAh/82.49Wh 11.49V Thunderobot SQU-1609 Batteries for THUNDEROBOT 911 dino-x5ta 171415G870-xa70K, Thunderobot SQU-1609 Laptop battery is a brand new,100% Compatible original and replacement Laptop battery,Purchase wholesale and retail SQU-1609 with high quality and low price!

SQU-1609 Battery thunderobot Li-ion 11.49V 7180mAh/82.49Wh

How we test this Thunderobot SQU-1609 Battery Li-ion 11.49V 7180mAh/82.49Wh

Step 1: Make sure customer bought the correct battery.
Step 2: Check battery’s appearance and interface.
Step 3: Test battery charger and recharger function.
Step 4: Charger the battery to 100% and recharger to 0% to get real battery capacity
Step 5: Use Ev2300 to check the voltage difference of each goroup cells.
Step 6: Charger battery power more than 30%.
Step 7: Package battery carefully and send out

Compatible Part Numbers:

Compatible Model Numbers:

THUNDEROBOT 911 dino-x5ta 171415G870-xa70K Laptop

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1). Please recharge or change your Laptop battery when battery power low.
2). Using Li-Ion Replacement Thunderobot SQU-1609 Laptop Battery for your notebook which can work longer time than Non Li-ion one.
3). It is better to defragmentation regularly for your Laptop battery life. 
4). In order to reduce the laptop power consumpition, you can use some optical drive spin-down and hard drive in your Laptop .
5). Please keep your laptop in sleep or standby model without long time using, which both save the Replacement Thunderobot SQU-1609 Laptop Battery power and extend battery using life. 
6). Leave your battery in a dry and cool condition when without using.
7). When you rarely or generally plugged in fixed power using, Please take down your battery to avoid hurting battery life.

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Laptop battery HASEE SSBS66 : HASEE NX300L NX300L-3S1P3150mah/ 34.9WH

Specifications

  • Brand:HASEE
  • Capacity :3150mah/ 34.9WH
  • Voltage :11.1V
  • Type :Li-ion
  • Battery Cell Quality: Grade A
  • Descriptive: Replacement Battery – 1 Year Warranty
  • Description: Brand New, 1 Year Warranty! 30-Days Money Back! Fast Shipping!
3150mah/ 34.9WH 11.1V Hasee NX300K-GSLHAS01 Batteries for HASEE NX300L NX300L-3S1P-3150MAH, Hasee NX300K-GSLHAS01 Laptop battery is a brand new,100% Compatible original and replacement Laptop battery,Purchase wholesale and retail NX300K-GSLHAS01 with high quality and low price!

NX300K-GSLHAS01 Battery hasee Li-ion 11.1V 3150mah/ 34.9WH

How we test this Hasee NX300K-GSLHAS01 Battery Li-ion 11.1V 3150mah/ 34.9WH

Step 1: Make sure customer bought the correct battery.
Step 2: Check battery’s appearance and interface.
Step 3: Test battery charger and recharger function.
Step 4: Charger the battery to 100% and recharger to 0% to get real battery capacity
Step 5: Use Ev2300 to check the voltage difference of each goroup cells.
Step 6: Charger battery power more than 30%.
Step 7: Package battery carefully and send out

Compatible Part Numbers:

Compatible Model Numbers:

HASEE NX300L NX300L-3S1P-3150MAH

How much do you know about how to run laptop well as any place? The follow Tips cut way back on protecting battery life.

1). Please recharge or change your Laptop battery when battery power low.
2). Using Li-Ion Replacement Hasee NX300K-GSLHAS01 Laptop Battery for your notebook which can work longer time than Non Li-ion one.
3). It is better to defragmentation regularly for your Laptop battery life. 
4). In order to reduce the laptop power consumpition, you can use some optical drive spin-down and hard drive in your Laptop .
5). Please keep your laptop in sleep or standby model without long time using, which both save the Replacement Hasee NX300K-GSLHAS01Laptop Battery power and extend battery using life. 
6). Leave your battery in a dry and cool condition when without using.
7). When you rarely or generally plugged in fixed power using, Please take down your battery to avoid hurting battery life.

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New genuine Battery for GIGABYTE M1405 GND-B30 11.1 v 3600 mah

Specifications

  • Brand:GIGABYTE
  • Capacity :3600mah
  • Voltage :11.1V
  • Type :Li-ion
  • Battery Cell Quality: Grade A
  • Descriptive: Replacement Battery – 1 Year Warranty
  • Description: Brand New, 1 Year Warranty! 30-Days Money Back! Fast Shipping!

3600mah 11.1V Gigabyte GND-B30 Batteries for GIGABYTE M1405 series, Gigabyte GND-B30 Laptop battery is a brand new,100% Compatible original and replacement Laptop battery,Purchase wholesale and retail GND-B30 with high quality and low price!

GND-B30 Battery gigabyte Li-ion 11.1V 3600mah

How we test this Gigabyte GND-B30 Battery Li-ion 11.1V 3600mah

Step 1: Make sure customer bought the correct battery.
Step 2: Check battery’s appearance and interface.
Step 3: Test battery charger and recharger function.
Step 4: Charger the battery to 100% and recharger to 0% to get real battery capacity
Step 5: Use Ev2300 to check the voltage difference of each goroup cells.
Step 6: Charger battery power more than 30%.
Step 7: Package battery carefully and send out

Compatible Part Numbers:

Compatible Model Numbers:

GIGABYTE M1405 series

How much do you know about how to run laptop well as any place? The follow Tips cut way back on protecting battery life.

1). Please recharge or change your Laptop battery when battery power low.
2). Using Li-Ion Replacement Gigabyte GND-B30 Laptop Battery for your notebook which can work longer time than Non Li-ion one.
3). It is better to defragmentation regularly for your Laptop battery life. 
4). In order to reduce the laptop power consumpition, you can use some optical drive spin-down and hard drive in your Laptop .
5). Please keep your laptop in sleep or standby model without long time using, which both save the Replacement Gigabyte GND-B30 Laptop Battery power and extend battery using life. 
6). Leave your battery in a dry and cool condition when without using.
7). When you rarely or generally plugged in fixed power using, Please take down your battery to avoid hurting battery life.

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SQU-1604 3320mah/50.7WH 15.28v FOUNDER 916Q2272H SQU

Specifications

  • Brand:FOUNDER
  • Capacity :3320mah 50.7WH
  • Voltage :15.28V
  • Type :Li-ion
  • Battery Cell Quality: Grade A
  • Descriptive: Replacement Battery – 1 Year Warranty
  • Description: Brand New, 1 Year Warranty! 30-Days Money Back! Fast Shipping!

3320mah 50.7WH 15.28V Founder SQU-1604 Batteries for FOUNDER 916Q2272H SQU-1604, Founder SQU-1604 Laptop battery is a brand new,100% Compatible original and replacement Laptop battery,Purchase wholesale and retail SQU-1604 with high quality and low price!

SQU-1604 Battery founder Li-ion 15.28V 3320mah 50.7WH

How we test this Founder SQU-1604 Battery Li-ion 15.28V 3320mah 50.7WH

Step 1: Make sure customer bought the correct battery.
Step 2: Check battery’s appearance and interface.
Step 3: Test battery charger and recharger function.
Step 4: Charger the battery to 100% and recharger to 0% to get real battery capacity
Step 5: Use Ev2300 to check the voltage difference of each goroup cells.
Step 6: Charger battery power more than 30%.
Step 7: Package battery carefully and send out

Compatible Part Numbers:

Compatible Model Numbers:

FOUNDER 916Q2272H SQU-1604

How much do you know about how to run laptop well as any place? The follow Tips cut way back on protecting battery life.

1). Please recharge or change your Laptop battery when battery power low.
2). Using Li-Ion Replacement Founder SQU-1604 Laptop Battery for your notebook which can work longer time than Non Li-ion one.
3). It is better to defragmentation regularly for your Laptop battery life. 
4). In order to reduce the laptop power consumpition, you can use some optical drive spin-down and hard drive in your Laptop .
5). Please keep your laptop in sleep or standby model without long time using, which both save the Replacement Founder SQU-1604 Laptop Battery power and extend battery using life. 
6). Leave your battery in a dry and cool condition when without using.
7). When you rarely or generally plugged in fixed power using, Please take down your battery to avoid hurting battery life.

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Microsoft G3HTA001H 7.57V 8030mAh original batteries

Specifications

  • Brand:Microsoft
  • Capacity :8030mAh 60.8Wh
  • Voltage :7.57V
  • Type :Li-ion
  • Battery Cell Quality: Grade A
  • Descriptive: Replacement Battery – 1 Year Warranty
  • Description: Brand New, 1 Year Warranty! 30-Days Money Back! Fast Shipping!

8030mAh 60.8Wh 7.57V Microsoft G3HTA001H Batteries for Microsoft Surface Book Keyboard, Microsoft G3HTA001H Laptop battery is a brand new,100% Compatible original and replacement Laptop battery,Purchase wholesale and retail G3HTA001H with high quality and low price!

G3HTA001H Battery microsoft Li-ion 7.57V 8030mAh 60.8Wh

How we test this Microsoft G3HTA001H Battery Li-ion 7.57V 8030mAh 60.8Wh

Step 1: Make sure customer bought the correct battery.
Step 2: Check battery’s appearance and interface.
Step 3: Test battery charger and recharger function.
Step 4: Charger the battery to 100% and recharger to 0% to get real battery capacity
Step 5: Use Ev2300 to check the voltage difference of each goroup cells.
Step 6: Charger battery power more than 30%.
Step 7: Package battery carefully and send out

Compatible Part Numbers:

Compatible Model Numbers:

Microsoft Surface Book Keyboard
Microsoft 2(1ICP5/40/115+1ICP6/78/82)-2 Series


Attention: 
1. Li-Ion Laptop Battery 10.8V and 11.1V are in common use.
2. Li-Ion Laptop Battery 14.4V and 14.8V are in common use.
3. Li-Ion Laptop Battery 7.2V 7.4V and 7.5V are in common use.


This compatibility list is non-exhaustive. If your original part NO. or your laptop model NO. is not included in the compatibility list, but our battery may still fit your laptop. Please feel free to contact us to confirm the compatibility.

How much do you know about how to run laptop well as any place? The follow Tips cut way back on protecting battery life.

1). Please recharge or change your Laptop battery when battery power low.
2). Using Li-Ion Replacement Microsoft G3HTA001H Laptop Battery for your notebook which can work longer time than Non Li-ion one.
3). It is better to defragmentation regularly for your Laptop battery life. 
4). In order to reduce the laptop power consumpition, you can use some optical drive spin-down and hard drive in your Laptop .
5). Please keep your laptop in sleep or standby model without long time using, which both save the Replacement Microsoft G3HTA001H Laptop Battery power and extend battery using life. 
6). Leave your battery in a dry and cool condition when without using.
7). When you rarely or generally plugged in fixed power using, Please take down your battery to avoid hurting battery life.

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iPhone 7 Battery, 616-00255, Battery for iPhone 7, A1660, A1779, A1780, iPhone 7 (4.7″)

Specifications

  • Brand:Apple
  • Capacity :1960mAh/7.45WH
  • Voltage :3.8V
  • Type :Li-ion
  • Battery Cell Quality: Grade A
  • Descriptive: Replacement Battery – 1 Year Warranty
  • Description: Brand New, 1 Year Warranty! 30-Days Money Back! Fast Shipping!
1960mAh/7.45WH 3.8V Apple 616-00255 Batteries for Apple iPhone 7 4.7″ + Tools, Apple 616-00255 Cell Phone battery is a brand new,100% Compatible original and replacement Laptop battery,Purchase wholesale and retail 616-00255 with high quality and low price!

616-00255 Battery apple Li-ion 3.8V 1960mAh/7.45WH

How we test this Apple 616-00255 Battery Li-ion 3.8V 1960mAh/7.45WH

Step 1: Make sure customer bought the correct battery.
Step 2: Check battery’s appearance and interface.
Step 3: Test battery charger and recharger function.
Step 4: Charger the battery to 100% and recharger to 0% to get real battery capacity
Step 5: Use Ev2300 to check the voltage difference of each goroup cells.
Step 6: Charger battery power more than 30%.
Step 7: Package battery carefully and send out

Compatible Part Numbers:

Compatible Model Numbers:

iPhone 7 4.7″

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1). Please recharge or change your Cell Phone battery when battery power low.
2). Using Li-Ion Replacement Apple 616-00255 Cell Phone Battery for your notebook which can work longer time than Non Li-ion one.
3). It is better to defragmentation regularly for your Cell Phone battery life. 
4). In order to reduce the laptop power consumpition, you can use some optical drive spin-down and hard drive in your Cell Phone .
5). Please keep your laptop in sleep or standby model without long time using, which both save the Replacement Apple 616-00255 Cell Phone Battery power and extend battery using life. 
6). Leave your battery in a dry and cool condition when without using.
7). When you rarely or generally plugged in fixed power using, Please take down your battery to avoid hurting battery life.

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Battery for Apple iPhone 7 Plus 7+, A1661 A1784 A1785 A1786 616-00249 616-00250

Specifications

  • Brand:Apple
  • Capacity :2900mAh/11.1WH
  • Voltage :3.82V
  • Type :Li-ion
  • Battery Cell Quality: Grade A
  • Descriptive: Replacement Battery – 1 Year Warranty
  • Description: Brand New, 1 Year Warranty! 30-Days Money Back! Fast Shipping!
2900mAh/11.1WH 3.82V Apple 616-00249 Batteries for Apple iPhone 7 Plus 7+, Apple 616-00249 Cell Phone battery is a brand new,100% Compatible original and replacement Laptop battery,Purchase wholesale and retail 616-00249 with high quality and low price!

616-00249 Battery apple Li-ion 3.82V 2900mAh/11.1WH

How we test this Apple 616-00249 Battery Li-ion 3.82V 2900mAh/11.1WH

Step 1: Make sure customer bought the correct battery.
Step 2: Check battery’s appearance and interface.
Step 3: Test battery charger and recharger function.
Step 4: Charger the battery to 100% and recharger to 0% to get real battery capacity
Step 5: Use Ev2300 to check the voltage difference of each goroup cells.
Step 6: Charger battery power more than 30%.
Step 7: Package battery carefully and send out

Compatible Part Numbers:

Compatible Model Numbers:

Apple iPhone 7 Plus 7+

How much do you know about how to run laptop well as any place? The follow Tips cut way back on protecting battery life.

1). Please recharge or change your Cell Phone battery when battery power low.
2). Using Li-Ion Replacement Apple 616-00249 Cell Phone Battery for your notebook which can work longer time than Non Li-ion one.
3). It is better to defragmentation regularly for your Cell Phone battery life. 
4). In order to reduce the laptop power consumpition, you can use some optical drive spin-down and hard drive in your Cell Phone .
5). Please keep your laptop in sleep or standby model without long time using, which both save the Replacement Apple 616-00249 Cell Phone Battery power and extend battery using life. 
6). Leave your battery in a dry and cool condition when without using.
7). When you rarely or generally plugged in fixed power using, Please take down your battery to avoid hurting battery life.

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How to buy the right cell phone

This buying advice on picking out your perfectphone is good year round, but it’s especially key to remember a few points whenshopping during the holidays.

Buyinga cell phone as a holiday gift is a bit more complicated than buying atelevision or a camera. It’s not that shopping for those products is
easy–indeed, one TV can present you with a mind-boggling array of specs–but a
cell phone also requires you to select a carrier and choose a service plan.
(Also see my colleague Jessica Dolcourt’s FAQ on picking the right mobileoperating system.)
Those extra steps, combined with the staggering amount of choice
in the mobile space, can confuse even cell phone fanatics. So if you’re
wondering where to start, don’t feel bad.
Rest assured that CNET is here to help. With a little preparation,
gift shopping for a cell phone can be a stress-free experience. If you keep in
mind the following steps, the only pain may be to your pocketbook.
Step 1: Choose your carrier
If your recipient has asked for a specific, carrier-exclusive phone, thenyou’ll be able to skip this step. But if that’s not the case, remember that
choosing a carrier is equally, if not more, important than selecting a phone.
The carrier, after all, is what makes a phone “work,” so it’s
absolutely critical that you find a provider that will deliver reliable service
in your area. If not, even the fanciest handset is worthless.
Consider, for example,
the iPhone 4S. Though it’s the same phone inside, you’ll get a completely
different user experience on each carrier that sells it. So base your carrier
decision on which provider offers the best service in your home, workplace, and
everywhere else in between. Carrier coverage maps aren’t terribly reliable so we
suggest using tools like RootMetrics to
see how different carriers compare in your neighborhood.
Word of mouth is important as well, so ask your neighbors,friends, and colleagues which carrier they use and if they’re satisfied. You
even can ask to borrow their phones and test them around the house. Just keep
in mind that a variety of factors, from the time of day, to how many people are
using a network at one time, to the materials a building is made of (metal
walls, for instance, won’t do wonders for cell phone signals), can affect cell
phone reception. Excellent customer service is important, too, but hopefully
that will come with quality coverage.
Think also about which cellular technology a carrier uses.T-Mobile and AT&T use GSM, whereas Sprint, Verizon Wireless, U.S. Cellular,
MetroPCS, and many smaller carriers use an incompatible technology called CDMA.
The latter has very strong coverage in the United States, particularly in rural
areas, but GSM service has alarger global footprint and GSM phones use the convenient SIM
cards. As a result, GSM is better for someone who travels abroad frequently and
likes to swap phones.
Though the “Big Four” carriers of AT&T, T-Mobile,Verizon Wireless, and Sprint will be your most obvious choices, they don’t rulethe U.S. market completely. Regional providers like MetroPCS, C Spire, and U.S.
Cellular have aggressively expanded their handset selections, service plans,
and special programs in the last two years. If one or more of these smaller
providers offers service in your area, it’s definitely worth considering.
You’ll accept some trade-offs by going to a regional carrier, but you also see
some nice benefits that the larger players can’t provide.
Step 2. Pick a phone
Hopefully, you’ll get some direction in this department from whoever is gettingthe gift. But for the sake of argument, let’s say that you’re starting from ablank slate. You could be a parent buying your kid’s first cell phone, or you
could be helping your spouse join the smartphone revolution. And with so many
options available, I don’t blame you for being overwhelmed.
I’m going to overgeneralize just a bit here, but most cell phones
sold today fall into three categories. When shopping, think about what your
recipient will need and how he or she will use the phone.
At the bottom end of the scale are basic phones.
Designed mainly for communication, these models have minimal features and simple
designs that have scarcely changed in 10 years. They’re cheap (often free with
service) and easy to use, but aren’t capable of much. As such, basic phones are
best for anyone who will use a phone in emergencies or very occasionally.
Next up are feature phones. These are devices that sit
in between basic handsets and full smartphones. Typically, they’ll offer a few
more features like a music player and a full Web browser, and their designs may
include a QWERTY keyboard or even a touch screen. Feature phones are great for
anyone who wants to get more out of a handset without paying for a full data
plan. You’ll pay a bit more for a feature phone, but some models are free with
service.
At the top end of the scale are smartphones. Both phone and
PDA (remember those?), smartphones come with just about every feature that you
could want from a mobile device, including a media player, e-mail, a personal
organizer, a Web browser, GPS, and support for apps. They will require a data
plan and you’ll pay more for them, but low-end models are available for less
than $100. Of course, you’ll need to decide which operating system is best for
you. Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS (the OS that powers the iPhone) are the
most popular, but Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 is slowly winning fans. RIM’s
BlackBerry devices remain an alternative for worker bees, though the company
has struggled to innovate over the last couple of years.
Here are some other points to consider when buying a phone.
·    
Design: Smartphones lookmore or less alike, but basic and feature phones can have slider, flip, andcandy bar designs. Each design has its advantages and disadvantages, so decide
which you prefer. Also, see how the phone feels in your hand. Is it comfortable
to hold? And what conditions will you use it in? If you work outside, for
example, you might want a rugged phone with a durable shell.
·    
Display: Is it big andbright enough? Can you read the text without straining? If it’s a touch screen,
is the interface quick and responsive?
·    
Buttons and controls: Think about their size and placement. Are they big enough and easy to
use? Some handsets have physical keyboards and others show a
“virtual” keyboard on the touch screen. If you don’t know which you
prefer, try them both.
·    
Menus: Take a dive intothe menus. Can you understand them?
·    
Call performance: Make a call to a friend to experience the phone’s audio quality. If the
store doesn’t have working display phones, ask a sales rep to let you use one.
CNET also includes audio samples in our cell phone reviews.
·    
Data and media performance: Check out the Web browser to see how fast it loads. Speeds will vary by
the handset and the quality of your carrier’s data network. Music quality and
camera quality are points to consider as well. You can evaluate photos from
many current phones in CNET’s camera phone image gallery.
·    
Battery life: Smartphones andhandsets with large touch screens will have less battery life than simplermodels. You can check a manufacturer’s rated battery life before buying, but
real-world use may differ, so check out CNET’s reviews and our battery life charts for actual tested times.
·    
Unlocked phones: Some GSM phones are unlocked, meaning they don’t have any programmedsettings that tie them to one carrier. They’re great for frequent world travelers,
since you can use the same phone in the United States and abroad just by
switching out the SIM card. See CNET’s Quick Guide toworld phones for more information.
Step 3: Select a service plan
The last step is to think about a service plan. Just like when you’re choosing
a phone, it’s important to think about what you need and then choose
accordingly.
If you’re going with a traditional monthly plan, you’ll have quite a fewoptions available. Many plans are based around your allotment of anytime
minutes, which are for calls placed during peak periods (typically Monday
through Friday between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.). As a general rule, the more anytime
minutes you have, the more expensive your plan will be. Alternatively, most
carriers now offer unlimited plans that let you use as many minutes as you
want. These plans will be the priciest, and may be required for certain phones,
so consider your budget wisely.
Service rebates will require you to sign a new contract and extend yourservice with the carrier, usually for two years. Yes, being stuck with a
carrier can be constrictive, but it will entitle you to significant rebates on
a new model. The 16GB iPhone 4S, for example, costs $199 with a service contract
and $649 without. Don’t forget, though, that carriers charge early-termination
fees for customers who leave a contract early.
Alternatively, you can avoid a contract entirely with a prepaid phone andservice plan. You will pay more for such handsets up front, but you won’t be
tied down to one carrier. Prepaid carriers like MetroPCS and Cricket Wireless
now offer a wide variety of smartphones and data services. Other options to
consider are shared or family plans, which allow you to share your monthly
airtime allowance with additional lines for family members.
Finally, before you sign on the dotted line, keep the following points inmind.
·    
Ask about the carrier’s grace period,
which will allow you to return a phone if you’re unsatisfied with the service.
You will have pay for the calls you made during that time and maybe a
restocking fee, but you can leave the contact without penalty.
·    
Most carriers limit how often a customercan claim service rebates, so be sure to check to see if you’re eligible. Keep
in mind that you might have to pay an upgrade fee as well.
·    
Know how many minutes you have (both peak
and off-peak) and when off-peak hours begin and end. In addition, know where
you can track your usage.
·    
Be aware of all extra fees (activation,
international calling, overtime, 411, and so on). Also, remember that taxes
will increase the cost of your monthly bill.
·    
If you’re going to use text messaging ormultimedia messaging on a regular basis, it’s best to get a message bundle or adata plan. Otherwise, you’ll be charged on a per-use basis. For e-mail or Web
browsing, a data plan is a must, and carriers will require you to get one if
you get a smartphone.
·    
If you’re a parent purchasing a phone for
a teenager or a younger child, you may want to consider limiting features, such
as picture messaging, data use, and downloads. Some carriers even offer
Web-based programs with which you can track your child’s location when he or
she is using the phone. And on the other end of the age scale, some carriers offer
handsets designed for senior users.
·    
Carriers are constantly offering specialprograms like free calls to other cell phones. Ask about what’s available.
·    
You can buy at a carrier’s retail store or
Web site, but you should also check third-party retailers like RadioShack and
Best Buy. There can be a couple of advantages to going this route. Not only may
prices be different, but you may get extra rebates and find alternative models
not directly sold by a carrier.
·    
If you’re prone to losing your phone,consider an extended warranty in case your handset is lost, stolen, or damaged.
Some carriers also offer roadside assistance services in case you need help
while driving.

 

CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHARGER AND POWER YOUR GADGETS PROPERLY

YOU ACCIDENTALLY LEFT your microUSB charger back at the hotel… 500 miles away. Now it’s time to buy a new
one. You pick up a cheapie from your nearest electronics retailer and hey, what
gives? What used to take 3 hours to charge now takes 12.
Turns out
not all chargers are created equal, even if they look similar. Here are some
quick buying guidelines that’ll save you time and ensure you’re using a charger
that’s optimized for your device’s power requirements.
First, some background. Charging power is based on three things:power (P, measured in Watts), current (I, measured in amps or milliamps), andvoltage (V, measured in volts). The amount of power is determined by the
equation P = IV. In other words, power is the product of current multiplied by
voltage. Because larger devices like tablets have substantially bigger
batteries than smartphones, chargers designed for the former tend to deliver
energy at a higher rate (a higher current).
For example,
consider these charging scenarios for the Retina iPad mini. You could use a
Lightning connector plugged into a computer (via USB), an iPhone charger
connected to a wall socket, or an iPad charger connected to a wall socket. A PC
USB charger delivers 2.5 Watts of power (5
volts at 500 mA). An iPhone charger delivers 5 Watts (5 volts at 1000 mA).
A Retina iPad mini charger delivers 10 watts(5.1 volts at 2100 mA).
While all of
these will charge your iPad, using the USB connected to a PC will charge your
Retina mini four times slower than if you used the iPad charger it came with.
Conversely, if you use a tablet charger for your smartphone, it’d charge up
faster than normal (Note: Some devices like the iPhone will only draw up to 1A
of current no matter the charger). If you play
mix-and-match with these types of chargers like this, don’t worry – you’re not going to blow up your phone or
anything crazy like that. And the myth that charging your device at a faster
rate will reduce the life of your device’s battery is
false. For some older devices, the higher specced charger just won’t work at
all, while newer devices will just charge faster.
Ultimately,
it’s really the amperage that determines how fast a charger will supply power
to your device. If you want quicker charging, look for a wall or car charger
that delivers 2100 mA of current at 5 volts (or whatever voltage the device
you’re trying to charge is specced at).
If you’re
grabbing a new charger off the shelf, there are a couple other things you
should consider. One of them is the logo that identifies compliance with
international standards. These can be faked. The CE mark is a popular one, and
as someone in thisforum thread unfortunately discovered, his substandard charger
sported a fake CE mark. The C and E in the actual logo should each be
approximately a half circle, and if you continued the circle of each letter
fully, the two circles would just link together in the middle.
If a charger has incorrect capitalization for the current and
power output it’s supposed to deliver (think “MA” instead of
“mA,” for milliamps), that could be a sign that the charger isn’t up
to snuff too. Having no manufacturer label on the device could also be a red
flag.

 

New leak reveals Apple’s final iPhone 11 Max design, and it’s much better than we thought

We still have almost five monthsleft to wait before Apple unveils the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Max, and iPhone11R, or whatever the company ends up calling its iPhone XR successor. That’s
quite a long time — nearly half a smartphone generation — but so many details
surrounding the new iPhones have already leaked. Much of what we know can be
attributed to TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who remains the
top Apple insider in the world. Kuo is plugged into Apple’s supply chain and
shares all sorts of early details with his clients. He also shares them with a
few Apple blogs, so we all know what to expect long before Apple releases new
iPhones each year.
According to Kuo, the iPhone 11 series will feature a huge cameraupgrade for both the iPhone 11 and 11 Max, while the iPhone 11R will be bumpedup from a single-lens rear camera to a dual-lens cam. He also says Apple’s new
iPhones will have new frosted glass backs and a few more subtle design changes.
Of course, Kuo isn’t the only one who leaks information about unreleased Apple
products, and a new leak supposedly shows us the final designs of Apple’s
upcoming iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max.