 Last year I was in with a GMS cell phone with an International calling plan. I was all set, but drats!! The European power supply and power plugs were totally different from the American standards. Could I use an adapter to charge my phone or would the higher European voltage fry my phone? This is just one situation where the new Energi gadget would have come in handy.
Energi To Go is a small (3”x1/4”x3/4”) black and silver oblong device with a short connector that attaches to your cell phone. It is a cell phone charger that uses AA-batteries. It was developed by the Energizer people and works like a charm. Just insert 2 AA-batteries and plug in your phone. You are ready for communicating with anyone you care to talk to. It works even when cell phone battery is completely drained.
Energizer did some positive things with the development and presentation of this product. First is the fact that it works with common AA batteries which can be easily found just about anywhere in the world. Second, everything you need including 2 AA lithium batteries and a tip to connect to the phone is included in the box.
When using lithium batteries, the phone charges in about the same amount of time that it needs when plugged into the wall. You can talk and charge at the same time, so you don’t have to worry about the amount of charge in the phone when you want to place or receive a call.
A set of two lithium batteries provides up to 10 hours of talk time. The beauty of it is that if you run out of battery power, new batteries are as close as the corner drug store. Energizer recommends AA lithium batteries. The Energi To Go will also work with regular AA batteries and rechargeable batteries, but will not be as efficient with these alternate types.
Although an Energi model can be found for most phones, there are a few that do not yet have tips available. Fortunately versions for my Motorola RAZR and my husband’s Samsung were both available. We plan are carrying Energi To Go regularly for trips and as a spare power supply. I love the fact that they Energi To Go small and lightweight enough to carry in a briefcase or computer bag. Since the tip is removable so when my husband and I travel together we will need to only carry one Energi To Go along with the tips for each of our phones.
Energi To Go is reusable, fast, and durable. Although this is a perfect gadget for road warriors, I think many will find that it is also extremely useful in emergency situations. Those who don’t use their phone often, but need to have power in an emergency will find them a blessing. As will those who simply forget to charge their phones every now and then. At $19.99, the Energi To Go is a great gadget to have on hand. |
