11-23-2006, 04:00 PM
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Executive Editor, Android Thoughts
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More Power! Pocket PC Tech's JASJAR Hi-Capacity Li-ION Polymer Battery
Power is something that all of us notice in our Pocket PCs. In years past, it was the lifeblood of our existence - no power = no data, no fun. While the situation is somewhat improved in Windows Mobile 5 (it's now just no power = no fun), being out of power during an important trip, presentation, meeting, or conference can be disastrous. Not only does it stop you from entering data, retrieving data, and such, it also makes those stuck in the stone ages of using paper planners appear much more organized. We can't have that!
So in the ever-continuing quest for continuous power, manufacturers have begun producing replacement batteries with more capacity than the original battery ever had. Some of these are low-quality and perhaps dangerous, while others are made very well and produce the desired results. When Pocket PC Techs asked me to look at their extended JASJAR battery, I knew that it would be of the latter description, and gladly accepted the offer.
The battery, sold for $69.00 USD, arrives along with a new battery cover to accommodate its size. It clips nicely into the unit where the original battery went (the clip was a little stiff at first, but pressed in without issue with a forceful push), and charges up in approximately double (in my tests) the amount of time the original battery took to charge. The battery provides additional bulk to the unit, and with a unit already the size of a tank, you may want to consider how you will use the device if using the extended battery. Great for watching videos or sitting on a long plane flight. Not so great for pocketing and taking with you as your primary phone.
One issue that generally plagues non-OEM batteries is the charge circuit misreporting the amount of battery life to the device. Pocket PC Techs has worked very hard to ensure that their battery accurately reports how much power it has to the device, and the device displays it correctly. Nice work! The battery performed in my tests to the same level that Pocket PC Techs reports - approximately double the original battery life. I'll be making extensive use of the battery in my upcoming trip to Houston - allowing me to watch ripped DVDs on my JASJAR and avoid horrendous in-flight entertainment! The added bulk will likely not be an issue while sitting on a plane ride, however the JASJAR won�t be my daily driver while down there unless I decide to switch to the OEM battery.
The JASJAR is a powerhouse of possibilities, and now with a Pocket PC Techs extended battery, you can rest assured that your JASJAR will quit long after you will!
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11-23-2006, 04:19 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 76
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Heh. Nice try, but after two and a half years of almost constant use I can't tell you how much useability the Mugen 5800 mAh battery has added to my old Toshiba e800. Still offers over 10 hours of use even with a 4 inch screen and WiFi on full-time.
Still rockin in WM2003 FirstEd VGA glory! 0X
To the point: Extended battery = higher productivity and actual use gained from the device. Glad to see that the Universal crowd gets a taste of this now.
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11-23-2006, 06:53 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 181
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I thought this had been around for the Universal for quite a while. It is nice to know that it is available though. I just would not be able to use it on my Qtek 9000 as it is already big enough. Instead, I purchased an extra battery in the standard size and kept that charged up in the external charger that came with it. I have done the same with my Qtek 9100 and now my HP iPAQ 6915.
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11-24-2006, 06:57 AM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Aug 2006
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there is a 4800mAh battery available!
There is a 4800mAh battery available!, yes 4800mAh! And it's from Mugen Power - reliable pda battery manufacturer. I got mine here.
These guys ship it all around the world for free! 
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11-24-2006, 07:20 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 175
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Re: there is a 4800mAh battery available!
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Originally Posted by nnl
There is a 4800mAh battery available!, yes 4800mAh! And it's from Mugen Power - reliable pda battery manufacturer. I got mine here.
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Oh my Gawd 8O
With the device allready being the size and weight of a brick, this addon will make it to big and heavy for hand luggage on board anny airline 8O
But then again, you'll get 3 of the 3000mAh ones for the prize of one 4800mAh battery, and that ought to keep you up and running for most of the day 8)
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11-25-2006, 04:26 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 146
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Thanks for the review Jon. I'll add it to my Xmas wishlist.
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11-27-2006, 06:20 AM
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Executive Editor, Android Thoughts
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Originally Posted by davea0511
Thanks for the review Jon. I'll add it to my Xmas wishlist.
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Hope that you get one! Glad you enjoyed the Quick Look.
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