Even with continued technological advances, our portable devices still require power, which becomes more of a problem when we're on the go and bring along more and more such thirsty devices.
Ventev offers a nice range of power accessories, including portable batteries, wall chargers, and car ports -- with its trademark matte light grey finish with orange accents.
For example, the Ventev Powercell 6010+ Backup Battery is a combination external battery pack and wall charger. It has everything you need built in - folding AC prongs to plug in to the wall to recharge the battery, and a built-in cable (Apple Lightning or USB type C) to feed your devices.
The 6000 mAh battery has 12W total output, so it can charge a tablet, or two smartphones at once (using the built-in cable and the additional USB port). It recharges in 4 to 5 hours
But it still is relatively small and light -- shirt-pocket size at 5.2 x 0.7 x 2.7 inches, and 6.7 ounces.
The Ventev Powercell 6010+ is available for around $49 in two versions, with Apple Lightning or USB type C cable.
Another option is a combination desktop charging stand and backup battery like the Ventev Chargestand 3000c Backup Battery/Stand.
This is a lightweight combination portable desktop charger, stand, and battery. It's around 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/8 inches.
As a stand, it pops open so you can position your smartphone in either portrait or landscape orientations.
As a desktop charger, you can dock your smartphone with the included flat cable that nests in the stand.
As a portable battery, you can close the stand and unroll the built-in cable to charge your smartphone on the go. The 3000mAh battery charges one smartphone, and recharges in 3 to 4 hours.
The Ventev Chargestand 3000c is available for around $49 in three versions, with built-in microUSB, USB-C, or Apple Lightning cable.
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