So I picked up a Tekkeon MP1800 external battery pack.  This is s self-contained battery that charges via USB or Wall socket (note the wall plug is NOT included).  After being fully charged, it can be used to power a lot of different devices such as Cell Phones and … a MiFi card.

I did an online endurance test yesterday and was able to maintain a WiFi connection of the MiFi with the extended battery for more than 14 hours continuously.

When I halted the test because I didn’t want to leave my Netbook running unattended, the MP1800 still had power to give and the MiFi itself was fully charged.  So even if the MP1800 had died then, I still would have had at least another 3-4 hours left.

The only issue I’ve had is that I can’t power the MP1800 at the same time as it is providing power as the manual suggests can be done.  When I try, it faults the USB port and shuts down the Notebook and Netbook.  I’ve sent an inquiry to Tekkeon to find out what is going on there…

The device comes with a variety of tips that include Samsung, Mini-USB, Micro-USB and others but does NOT include the wall adapter that is shown in the manual.  It comes with a black carry pouch as well.

Mini-Sync Omnia Cable

I needed a data/charge cable, preferably one that retracts that I could carry with me that worked plugged into any USB power source.

Apparently, Samsung did some tricks and some how prevents the device from charging unless you use power from an AC USB device or a USB from a computer. Cigarette lighter USB connections didn’t work.

This cable solves that by having two plugs on the phone end. One for plugging into just a power device (including Cigarette lighter USB adapters), and one for plugging into a computer for data and charging.

Works great.

Cable Unretracted

Note that this did not come with any instructions at all, but the plug that has the symbols on it, is for AC power or USB non-computer power connections.

Also, these showed up FAST!. I ordered them on a Thursday and they arrived on Saturday.

Price: $19.95

URL:

http://www.boxwave.com/products/minisync/minisync-retractable-cable-samsung-omnia-i910_3399.htm