Re-Launch Contest #2: Proporta Mobile Device Chargers

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=2725&t_mode=des' target='_blank'>http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P0...2725&t_mode=des</a><br /><br /></div>Here's our second giveaway, courtesy of <a href="http://www.proporta.com">Proporta</a>: three of their <a href="http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=2725&amp;t_mode=des" target="_blank">USB Mobile Device Chargers</a>, valued at $44.95 USD each will be given away. Here's a bit about the product:<br /><br /><em>&quot;The Award Winning Proporta Mobile Survival Kit includes the extremely popular USB Mobile Device Charger (USB Rechargeable Battery). This handy product charges from any standard USB port (so it works with ALL Proporta power/charging products in your car, home or office) and stores an impressive 3400 mAh of power for when you need it.&quot;</em><br /><br /><img border="1" src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/500/dht/auto/1205176679.usr1.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><strong>Here's how to enter:</strong> just post a message as a reply telling me what kind of device(s) you'd use the Proporta USB Mobile Device Charger with, or post a story about an occasion when you really wished you'd had a power pack like this. There's one post per person allowed, and three winners will be randomly chosen. The contest will stay open for entries until April 7th, 2008.<br /><br />Special thanks to Proporta for their donation of this hardware!

[n2sooners]

As much as I would love to have the extra power supply for myself, I bet it would end up being used by my wife or daughter most often since neither of them seems to be able to remember to plug in their phones at night. :)

[Neil Enns]

I have far too many devices. I'd it with my Zune 8GB. No, wait, with my Dash. No, wait, with my wife's Dash. Or our Zen V Plus. Or her Zen Vision M.

:)

[jaxim]

I take my Zune everywhere with me, especially on long train rides that I must take in order to see my mother. Usually I charge my Zune long enough to hold a charge while I watch some videos, but occasionally I didn't and I during those occasions, I was no longer able to watch videos. I'd like to stop that from ever happening again so that is why I'd like to win the charger.

Plus, my wife goes on a lot of business trips thru out the year. There have been times when her Zune (yes, we're a 2 Zune household) died on her. So that is another reason why I'd like this charger.

Thanks!

[rocky_raher]

I'd use it to charge my Samsung SCH i760 PPC. The USB port means I don't have to carry an additional cable!

[makicr]

Could be my ipod, my LG phone or my At&t 5825. Depends on which device needs the power the most.

[kbpcman]

I would use this charger with my HP IPAQ hx2750 and my HTC 3125 phone.

[Master Loon]

I'd use this bad boy for my Wing, Wifes Pearl and back up razor. it could be used to chage my headsets as well. I do alot of trade shows. show when logged on to a wi fi hotel the batteries really go!!

[cmchavez]

Most likely, the wife would end up getting this for extended talk time on her Motorola L7c SLVR. Otherwise, I'd use it for my Cingular 8125.

[ScotJeepBoy]

The kids and wife go up the coast to see the wife's parents a few times per year, and both kids have Samsung MP3 players. If there is to be peace in the vehicle, they must be plugged in. Yes, the personal music player has (at least somewhat) mitigated the cries of "He's looking out my window! Make him stop!":rolleyes:

[cjhp]

I would use this to charge my Zune30 or the wife's Zune8 or my Blackberry.

[mashtim]

I would use it with my MDA USA.
However, seeing as I plan to never get a device with anything other than a miniUSB charger port in the future, this charger would be virtually future-proof for me! Huzzah!

[GreatDay]

Never ever thought this would be me, but now i have a smartphone AND a Tilt ppc phone. One or both is always needing this excellent solution.

[r90a22]

i would use it with my ppc 6800. awesome device.

[hongky]

This is a must have device for everyone today !!!

My Ipod, M600i and Creative Zen Vision would be very happy

[whydidnt]

Well, tough to chose JUST one device that I'd use this with, but I'd have to say my iPod Touch. Chews through the battery when surfing via WiFi and no user replaceable battery makes it a perfect match to this solution from Proporta.

[cfaslave]

Ipod Video would be the first candidate.

Thanks for the chance to win :)

[Joel Crane]

I can't even begin to make a list of things I'd use this for. Everything runs off usb power now! The possibilites and limitless.

I've been stranded with a dead pocket pc a few times now. Keeping some backup in the backpack would be very nice.

[Dyvim]

My iPhone on long trips

[alese]

I have my HTC Trinity (P3600) and I'm allways running out of power, but since the device is in the case it would be a pain to use a second battery, so the Proporta solution would be perfect...

[Filip Norrgard]

I would use it to charge my phone while on the move. Checking for email every 30 minutes seems to be quite a power hog on 3G networks... :)

[Andy Dixon]

This device is perfect for charging my GPS unit that records my tracks when I go snowboarding. I use a service called SportsDo which uploads my tracks from my days snowboarding on to the web so i can see how far I have boarded that day, how fast we went, how high etc. Really handy for looking back on the day. Sometimes I have forgotten to charge the GPS unit and a little power pack like this would make sure I capture the whole day without fail, as well as ensuring my phone has power to ring down to those at the bottom of the mountain to get the beers in!

[piperpilot]

I would use it to charge my AT&T Tilt, my Sansa e280, my Archos 605 and my iPod Touch. Not all at the same time, of course.

[onlydarksets]

I'd use it with my Zune on our next vacation. This would have been huge on our last trip!

[leslietroyer]

I'd use it to power a moto Q9h, cingular 3125's, BJII & axim X5 (yes I'm that far behind)

Les

[fromamerica]

I've been looking at these items for a little while now. I would probably use it when I travel (frequently) so that I could do away with my iPod and Tilt power accessories. Both of these devices are powerful but also power hungry. There have been times on a plane where my iPod or Tilt is dying as I criss-cross the country, and I wish I had that extra bit of power.

Tim

[mboone]

Our kids each have an iPod Touch that could use some charging on long trips....

[panegryst]

I'd definitely use this device most often with my PSP, especially on long flights when the battery just won't hold out.

[supreme_one3]

I would use the charger to charge my pocket pc on long flights so I can watch movies the whole time.

[stan]

want this to charge my wizard if i win:D

[The Yaz]

I would use this with my Sony Ericsson walkman phone. While it has pretty good battery life for normal usage, I've found that playing music on it during lunchtime wipes it out. This could keep the phone topped off during the day.

Steve

[Cold Flame]

Most certainly my mp3 player, cell phone, and certainly I've had many a friend complaining over the years that they forgot their charger for this, that, or the other thing when they come to visit.

[srsabu]

I'd use it to charge my Blackjack at work for extended listening to streaming music.

[michael]

Today, primarily for a 16GB ZEN, but I'm expecting to get a new phone soon that would make use of this too.

[darinu]

I put movies on my Dell Axim X51v to watch when I travel. Unfortunately I run out of battery charge in the middle of a second movie. This device would be awesome for use when travelling.

[PubERB]

I'd use to charge my htc p3600 or my zen.

[follick]

I would use this for my Toshiba e800, for my cell phone and for my Cowon D2 MP3 player all of which can charge from USB.

[Robrecht]

I'd use it with my entire gadget collection: Toshiba g900, Gear4 BT stereo headphones, GPS receiver, my girlfriend's iPod and lots more.

[nerdstrap]

My mogul, treo, ds, canon, and garmin could all use this!

[mv]

i want this for my ipod!!!!

[mmidgley]

I enjoy backpacking. Of course my pocketpc goes with me. I own a solar panel for charging in the backcountry. Well, on one trip the sun decided to hide behind rain and my recharge source was gone. I could really have used the proporta on that trip.

m.

[fone_fanatic]

htc tytn II

just last night i was heading to a significant others place when my battery died, car charger fuse blew out andi couldn't get directions... lets just it ended up being a lonely night :P

[the_rapture]

I would use this with my Zune 30 and I'm always finding myself running low on the cell phone. My new for two is this summer and I'm looking at a smartphone so it would great to have. :) I'm also retiring from the Air Force and looking a new career that will have me on the road more.

[blazingwolf]

I would get one for my XV6800. Way to many times I've run out of battery life just when I need it the most.

[Pony99CA]

I'd use this for my Motorola Q9m and/or my iPAQ hx2795.

Steve

[JPD6825]

Dell Axim X50v or maybe my Sansa e270 mp3 player

[sofene]

Once I went for an all night evangelical meet. I had my bibles loaded on my pda and thought I was covered because I had an extended battery and a normal battery as spare only to run out of juice half way through the evening. I wished I had something like the Proporta Mobile Device Charger. I think I know just how the five foolish virgins must have felt.

[Ploobers]

I'd use it for my HTC Wizard, once I get the silly mini-USB soldered to the circuit board again.

[oopl]

Cell phone is the most important, iPod second.

[andrew_lee]

I'd use it to charge my Zune 30.

[ReDeVil]

my HTC touch Dual and my buetooth headset..:)

[GadgetDave]

I'd love to use this to power a small set of speakers I carry while backpacking ...

[edgar]

OooOoOOo a very cool small unit

Iphone, Ipod, various usb rechargable gadgets strewn throughout my home, bag and car!

[birick]

All of my hand held devices including my Hermes would be used with the device charger. Excellent travel companion for them!

[wynand32]

This device + my Sprint Mogul = heaven! I can't tell you the number of times my Mogul has... just... died... and could use just a bit more juice.

[JoC]

My iPAQ 112.

[gstenger]

My Cingular 8125 and bluetooth headset are kind of power hungry, so this would be a great item to have on hand.

[jrmfzf]

This would be great for my Zen Micro Photo that always seems to die at the most inconveniant time. My wife's cell would be a good candidate also.

[haveblue128]

This would live to recharge my extended cell phone batt. Not even a question. Primarily for the Cing 8125 and the bluetooth when needed.

[David Horn]

I'd use it with my Sony Ericsson W850i, which is great but has shocking battery life.

[mamoleh]

My Treo's battery isn't lasting as long as it should, and this would be great!

[jdepew]

I'd use it for my 4G iPod, Axim, and NDS. Thanks!

[drummrsanonymous]

Our local team made it pretty far in the NCAA men's tourney this year. Unfortunately, they ended up playing the same time as a friend's wedding - so out came my AT&T Tilt to stream the game from my SlingBox. The battery held up a good while, but died with 5 minutes left in the game! If I had this little charger with me, I could have watched them beat the #2 seed in their region rather than waiting to see the box score on SportsCenter once I got home.

[txa1265]

With family spread all over the country, and with our family recently moving to a new state for my job, our cell phones get quite a workout! A few years ago I wouldn't have needed this, but more recently this has become essential! I would use it with my new Moto Z6

[dave_p_1]

I wish I could use it with my OQO 02 but, last time I checked, Proporta didn't have an appropriate connector. Still, my Palm T5, iPod Touch, Motion m1300, and Motorola RAZR are filling up the power strip and I could use a bit of relief.

[Gen-M]

I would use this to power my Z800 HMD, my various PPCs, and my phone.

[canux]

For my wife's HTC 621...she always has a dead phone!

[just_me]

my phone since it always needs to be charged up - especially when I am way from my charger. :(

[dbng]

I travel to India alot - there's nothing worse than running out of juice for my ipod 10 hours in.....

[mclaugh]

I would definitely use it for my Ipod, and Blackberry- never seems to be power to charge when I need it!

[Jason Dunn]

Contest closed, no further entries will be counted. Please look for the winners to be announced within the next 48 hours.