![]() I first saw the Power Smart Tower at the Museum of Science+Industry’s Smart Home on display in the home’s office. Since the Charge Anywhere makes use of iGo Green® technology, it will stop charging a device once it is full - very useful if charging a device overnight. One design issue I do not agree with is how the USB ports were placed “backwards”, so if a USB cable is inserted, the USB logo is facing down, instead of up. If the iPad is put to sleep, the Charge Anywhere can slowly charge an iPad, but it probably is not the most recommended method. ![]() Since the Charge Anywhere charges via a standard USB port, it cannot deliver enough power to sufficiently charge up an iPad, which requires 10W of power, versus the 5W of power that USB can deliver. I made great use of this on a day trip to be able to keep the family’s mobile phones charged. With an internal battery (rated at 1800 mAh), the Charge Anywhere is also a great device to keep your mobile phone charged. With two USB ports, it is a great device on a vacation so two devices can be charged from it simultaneously. The Charge Anywhere doubles as both a wall charger and as a small portable battery. However, I didn’t take it apart, but have been surprised by its usefulness. I headed over to the nearest Verizon Wireless store and picked up one of these devices with the initial purpose to disassemble it and figure out how it works. I first learned about the Charge Anywhere from iGo’s press release about their partnership with Verizon Wireless to supply the Charge Anywhere in Verizon Wireless tores. iGo Green technology is used to automatically shut off charging power to a device when it is no longer needed. Today’s review will cover three energy-conscious iGo Green™ products by iGo, Inc.
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