PowerMonkey Chargers

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Charges just about anything!

"Hold on a second, my battery's about to g..." We've all been there and it's infuriating, isn't it? But it's not just mobile phones that have a habit of running out of juice when you least expect it; this is the age of the portable gizmo and PDAs, PSPs, iPods and digital cameras all require power. So what do you do when your battery's kaput and you're nowhere near a power source? No, you don't start thrashing your phone with a branch, Basil Fawlty style; you reach for your PowerMonkey.

The blue PowerMonkey eXplorer

PowerMonkey is a sleek little gadget that provides hours of extra power for portable devices. Think of it as a back-up battery that, once charged, holds its power without leakage for up to a year. Simply plug it into your gizmos and let the juice flow. You'll never be caught out with a dead battery again.

Use the power of the sun to charge the PowerMonkey!

There are two kinds of PowerMonkey, the solar-powered eXplorer and the mains-powered Classic but both models come complete with all kinds of adapters, so you can fire up virtually any device imaginable. The eXplorer even features water-resistant rubberised casing, a folding solar panel and a handy LCD screen that displays remaining charge - ideal for adventurous eco-types who won't be near an AC socket anytime soon. When you want some more portable power just leave it to soak up a few rays.

L-R: Solar-powered eXplorer and mains-powered Classic PowerMonkey

Classic V2 available in Purple, Silver and Black

Speaking of sockets, both PowerMonkeys come with a universal mains adapter so you can charge 'em up in over 150 countries. You can even use a USB port to juice up your Monkey. They really have thought of everything. In fact when it comes to essential travelling companions, PowerMonkeys are liable to oust fresh pants and toothpaste because they're always on hand to provide emergency power when you need it most. Take four bulky chargers on holiday? No thanks.

PowerMonkey eXplorer

PowerMonkey Classic

Technical Details:

Maximum Reserve Power:

iPods - 40 hours
Mobile phones - 96 hours
PDAs - 48 hours

PowerMonkey Classic:

Contents:

PowerMonkey charging unit
Universal mains charger - heads for UK, US, Australia and Europe
Connector for Nokia, & Mini Nokia, Motorola V66, Samsung (A288, E900), LG Chocolate Siemens C25 and Sony Ericsson
Connector for Mini USB for Motorola Razr V series, BlackBerry, and Bluetooth Headsets
Connector for Micro USB and Female USB for iPod, smart phones and PDA
Connector for iPod
Connector for Sony PSP
Travel Pouch

Specifications

Capacity: 2200mAh
Input Interface: DC 3.5 x 1.3
Input Voltage: 5V 500mA
Output interface DC 3.5 x 1.1
Output Voltage 4.5-5.5V
Output Max Current: 1.2A
Colour Silver
Weight 70g
Dimensions 88 x 39 x 37mm

PowerMonkey eXplorer

Water resistant rubberised design
LCD screen to display charge remaining

Contents:

Powermonkey eXplorer unit
Solar Cell
Universal mains charger - heads for UK, US, Australia and Europe
Connector for Nokia, & Mini Nokia, Motorola V66, Samsung (A288, E900), LG Chocolate Siemens C25 and Sony Ericsson
Connector for Mini USB for Motorola Razr V series, BlackBerry, and Bluetooth Headsets
Connector for Micro USB and Female USB for iPod, smart phones and PDA
Connector for iPod
Connector for Sony PSP
Travel Pouch

Specifications:

Capacity: 2200mAh
Input Interface: DC 3.5 x 1.3
Input Voltage: 5V 600mA
Output interface DC 3.5 x 1.1
Output Voltage 4.5-5.5V
Output Current: 700mA max
Weight 83g
Dimensions 90 x 45 x 38mm

Solar Cell

Output interface 3.5 1.1mm
Output Voltage 5V
Output Current: 200mA max
Weight 82g
Dimensions 110 x 70 x 10mm

Compatibility

iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4

Touch

Classic

Mini

Nano 1-3gen

Nano 4-5gen

Nano
6 gen

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Customer Reviews

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Can you use the solar panel with the power gorilla as well as the monkey?
Ruth, Glasgow - 11th June 2012

Firebox says: Hey Ruth, you most certainly could they are all interchangeable!

I was wondering if you could give me a rough estimation as to how many times I could fully charge my Samsung galaxy s2 from one full charge of the powermonkey? Cheers!
Rory, Derry, Northern Ireland - 7th June 2012

Firebox says: Hey Rory, this has enough reserve power for around 40 hours so depending on your usage, around two full charges.

Can this charge a HTC Wildfire?
Matthew, UK - 7th May 2012

Firebox says: Hey Matthew, this comes with the tips you need to charge a HTC wildfire.

Hi HTC Passion(Google Nexus One). Can it charge that ? Sandy.
Sandy, Auckland - 27th November 2011

Firebox says: Hi Sandy, you should be able to connect it using the Micro-USB adaptor. I hope this helps!

Hi there, Will this charge a laptop and if so for how long? I have a Lenovo T60 Also will it work on portable dvd players?
Kevin, Edinburgh - 25th September 2011

Firebox says: Hello Kevin! We would not recommend using this for a laptop as the power required will not be enough. With regards to the portable DVD player, it should work but this is Dependant on the power adapter required.

Does this work with the Samsung Ace? I'd love to get one for my mum who needs it!
Emily, England - 22nd September 2011

Firebox says: It certainly does! You'll need to use the G600 tip which is included in the box.