SwitchEasy Intros Tanks 6000mAh Portable Battery Pack

SwitchEasy's new Tanks is a 6000mAh durable portable battery that features a fast 2.1A USB output port for quick recharging of any smartphone on the go. SwitchEasy's unique twist on a portable battery pack reveals a cable-friendly, oxygen tank-like shape (hence the name) that lets you wrap any cable around the Tanks while an easy-to-read 4-step battery gauge displays the remaining battery life using white LEDs. Made out of glossy plastic and rubberized bumpers, the compact Tanks battery pack is available right now in white and black for $70.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

Griffin PowerBlock Reserve Wall Charger Packs Internal Battery, Charges Efficiently


Griffin has introduced its newly refreshed PowerBlock called the PowerBlock Reserve. Much like its predecessor, Griffin's PowerBlock Reserve is a wall charger that can be plugged into any AC wall outlet to start charging your device via a USB output. It can also deliver a charge even when it is not plugged into the wall, thanks to its built-in rechargeable 2,000mAh lithium-ion battery pack which charges its own internal battery pack at the same time its charging a connected device to save time leaving you with more juice for later. The PowerBlock Reserve features a row of LEDs for battery status indication, ruggedized coating and comes with a 30-pin Apple sync and charge USB cable. Expect the PowerBlock Reserve to be available this spring for $59.99.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

Mophie Debuts Juice Pack Powerstation Pro Rugged Battery Pack

Mophie has introduced its new Juice Pack Powerstation Pro battery backup pack with a 6,000mAh internal battery capacity that can charge virtually any device over USB. Mophie wanted to make sure that you'll have power no matter where you are and in what condition you are in, so the Juice Pack Powerstation Pro is equipped with a steel, aluminum and rubber creating an impact resistant outer shell along with water tight USB and micro-USB ports. This has to be the toughest battery pack that we've seen to date. Mophie has yet to announce the price and availability. 

Update: We've got more details - the Juice Pack Powerstation Pro will be available in February for $149.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief