Hacker News new | ask | show | jobs
by marknutter 5034 days ago
I wonder how Apple's new policy regarding 3rd party iPhone chargers will affect these guys moving forward.

And I'm not sure I share the same frustration they do. Typically, when my phone is almost out of juice, I'm about as likely to find a charger as I am a usb port. If this somehow plugged into a standard outlet, it might be worth something, but as it stands I wouldn't buy one.
1 comments
bsmith 5034 days ago
Agreed. Even if you did find a usb port somewhere, this 'cord' isn't long enough to let you use the iPhone while it's charging, anyway. I also don't like the idea of my iPhone hanging from a usb wall adapter.
link
stcredzero 5034 days ago
I have one of these, which you can instantly "recharge" at the corner store by buying 4 AA batteries.

http://www.tekkeon.com/products-tekcharge1580.html

I normally keep it filled with good quality rechargeable NiMH batteries (PowerEX) which hold more than enough juice to completely recharge an iPhone 4. 4 AA's from the store will give you about 2/3rds of a charge. I find it well designed. It also works as a travel charger.

link