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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>Thanks Steve!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>You bring up an interesting point: iphone vs. non iphone charging. This would never need to plug into a non iPhone; but I hadn’t thought of that issue. I thought you buy these units separately (for either an iphone or android, etc.) I didn’t realize they can work for more than one different type of device. I don’t know much about them as you can see. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>I kind of like the idea of an ‘intrinsic cable’ (built in) cable; which I assume you mean this sort of thing: </span><img width=144 height=81 style='width:1.5in;height:.8437in' id="Picture_x0020_11" src="cid:image013.jpg@01DA63E4.802FF1D0"><span style='font-size:13.0pt'> built in to make it easy so you don’t need to keep track of an extra cable? I like that. as long is it’s an iphone cable. But I don’t think I’ve ever seen in a description if the cables are always for iphone; maybe they are.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>And sounds as if I don’t really need to worry about “mAh” range?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>And you said you carry a cord with 3 plugs; is that just to accommodate both iPhone and android? Is there an advantage to all those cords while traveling?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>Thanks<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>denise<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Steve Isenberg <smisenberg@gmail.com> <br><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#0B5394'>It's basically a decision based on (a) how much you want to spend, (b) how heavy you can handle, and (c) how often you'll be using it.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#0B5394'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#0B5394'>For what it's worth, I bought the Miady 2-Pack 10000mAh dual USB Portable Charger, it's $20 minus 10% so it's $18 for the pair. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Miady-10000mAh-Portable-Charger-Charging/dp/B07XFBN7HX/">https://www.amazon.com/Miady-10000mAh-Portable-Charger-Charging/dp/B07XFBN7HX/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#0B5394'>I'm using one and my wife is using the other.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif'> <span style='color:#0B5394'>I have found that although they claim "10000mAh" it's really in the 6000mAh range; which is sufficient for multiple iPhone and iPad charges.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#0B5394'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#0B5394'>I wouldn't buy one that plugs directly into the iPhone as that means you can never use it to charge a non-iPhone.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#0B5394'>Some come with intrinsic cables; the one I'm mentioning doesn't. I carry a 1 foot cord with three plugs (lightning, micro usb, and usb-c) and another 3' cord with three plugs; these can be used or charging the battery as well as charging the iphone.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#0B5394'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#0B5394'>Look at the offerings, and the reviews, and the price.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif'> <span style='color:#0B5394'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#0B5394'>Good luck,</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif'> <span style='color:#0B5394'>-steve<o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>Hi all,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>I have an iphone; and would like to bring with me (in addition to the charging cord) a light portable charger so that if I’m not in a place where it’s convenient to charge the iphone, then I can use the portable one to charge it. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>There are sooo many on the market it’s overwhelming. I don’t know how to begin to narrow it down.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>Does anyone have any tips on how to narrow this down? I hope I’m on the right track here; I don’t know if these have glaring differences I should be aware of? </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>These were just some of the ones that I either saw on a ‘good’ list somewhere or elsewhere….help! thanks </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>Denise </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Amazon<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><img border=0 width=573 height=148 style='width:5.9687in;height:1.5416in' id="m_-648982680985958985Picture_x0020_11" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DA63E2.B75C5010"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><img border=0 width=690 height=217 style='width:7.1875in;height:2.2604in' id="m_-648982680985958985_x005f_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image002.jpg@01DA63E2.B75C5010"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><img border=0 width=805 height=254 style='width:8.3854in;height:2.6458in' id="m_-648982680985958985Picture_x0020_13" src="cid:image003.png@01DA63E2.B75C5010"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><img border=0 width=833 height=440 style='width:8.677in;height:4.5833in' id="m_-648982680985958985Picture_x0020_14" src="cid:image004.png@01DA63E2.B75C5010"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><img border=0 width=830 height=218 style='width:8.6458in;height:2.2708in' id="m_-648982680985958985Picture_x0020_15" src="cid:image005.png@01DA63E2.B75C5010"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><img border=0 width=833 height=200 style='width:8.677in;height:2.0833in' id="m_-648982680985958985Picture_x0020_16" src="cid:image006.png@01DA63E2.B75C5010"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><img border=0 width=800 height=243 style='width:8.3333in;height:2.5312in' id="m_-648982680985958985Picture_x0020_17" src="cid:image007.png@01DA63E2.B75C5010"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><img border=0 width=206 height=83 style='width:2.1458in;height:.8645in' id="m_-648982680985958985Picture_x0020_7" src="cid:image008.jpg@01DA63E2.B75C5010"><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='color:red'>weighs about half a pound</span>, <o:p></o:p></p><p>Its USB-C Power Delivery (PD) port can charge most handheld devices and recharge itself at top speed (with the right <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-c-cables/" target="_blank">USB-C cable</a> and <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-multiport-usb-wall-charger/" target="_blank">wall charger</a>), and it can pass power to another device while being recharged from a wall outlet.<o:p></o:p></p><p>but it has enough capacity to fully charge most smartphones up to three times, as well as <b>built-in USB-C and Lightning cables</b> that are easy to slide in and out of their holsters.<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Rated capacity: </span></strong>10,000 mAh (36 Wh) <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Weight: </span></strong>8.4 ounces<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Tested input:</span></strong> 19 watts (USB-C PD port or built-in USB-C cable)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Tested output:</span></strong> 18 watts (USB-C PD port, built-in USB-C cable, or built-in Lightning cable)<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><img border=0 width=578 height=294 style='width:6.0208in;height:3.0625in' id="m_-648982680985958985Picture_x0020_8" src="cid:image009.jpg@01DA63E2.B75C5010"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p>The <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54313/187584/4/166635/?merchant=TravelCard" target="_blank">TravelCard Plus</a> <span style='color:red'>has less than a third of the Belkin’s capacity<b>, but it’s much lighter and slimmer.</b></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><b>Its USB-C PD port, built-in USB-C cable, and built-in Lightning cable</b> can fast-charge most smartphones or other handheld devices (though it recharges more slowly than our other picks).<o:p></o:p></p><p>It’s just as sleek-looking and sturdy as our top pick, and it comes in a wider variety of colors. Plus, as of this writing, it’s nearly half the price.<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Rated capacity:</span></strong> 3,000 mAh (15 Wh) <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Weight: </span></strong>2.7 ounces<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Tested input: </span></strong>7 watts (USB-C PD port or built-in USB-C cable)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Tested output: </span></strong>15 watts (built-in USB-C cable) or 10 watts (built-in Lightning cable)<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=m-648982680985958985paragraph>Portable chargers —. <b>Offering <a href="https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/electronics/what-is-usb-c" target="_blank">USB-C ports for the latest devices</a> and USB-A ports for your legacy gear</b>, or just keep that <a href="https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/electronics/should-you-upgrade-iphone-15" target="_blank">smartphone you’re wondering if you should upgrade</a> from running out of juice before the end of your workday. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=m-648982680985958985paragraph>A compact portable charger with fold-out prongs, the Anker 521 doubles as a USB-C wall adapter. It's highly efficient and totally convenient.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=m-648982680985958985paragraph><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-Portable-PowerCore-Dual-Port/dp/B0B1CV4WCS?th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=0803bestportablechargers-20&linkId=5ac45b3dd7b960be2fad69b1806a0228&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-Portable-PowerCore-Dual-Port/dp/B0B1CV4WCS?th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=0803bestportablechargers-20&linkId=5ac45b3dd7b960be2fad69b1806a0228&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><img border=0 width=283 height=223 style='width:2.9479in;height:2.3229in' id="m_-648982680985958985Picture_x0020_12" src="cid:image010.jpg@01DA63E2.B75C5010"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=m-648982680985958985paragraph>Anker’s 521 Power Bank is a hybrid device. It’s a battery pack, of course, with a 5,000mAh capacity and two USB-C ports on the front of the housing. But on the backside there are two wall prongs that fold out, so you can plug it in and use it as a standard wall adapter to charge your devices as you charge the battery pack itself. On the side of the pack is a single button encircled in LEDs that lets you know how much of a charge the pack has left. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=m-648982680985958985paragraph>Each of the USB-C ports is capable of outputting 45W of power, but the pack itself is limited to 45W total, so if you have more than one device connected it’ll split the power between the two ports. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=m-648982680985958985paragraph>The Anker 521 is the most efficient battery pack out of everything we tested, with an efficiency percentage of 86.9% — it’s capable of putting most of the charge it contains into your devices when you need it. When charging the pack through a USB-C port, it took 1 hour and 51 minutes to go from empty to full. But we imagine you’ll use this power bank as a wall adapter when traveling, so it’ll always be charged and ready for use when you leave. <o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></blockquote></div></div></body></html>