GadgetReview is giving away another Powerskin Smartphone battery pack (iPhone, HTC, Blackberry, Motorola Samsung – your choice), to ONE lucky winner!

The Powerskin battery packs ($60-70 value) extend your smartphone’s battery life by up to 2x all the while not adding too much bulk.  They also provide some much needed protection for those that have buttery fingers.  The rear of each Powerskin features a set of LEDs to indicate remaining battery life and a USB port for charging.  Checkout the Powerskin website to make sure you have a compatible handset.

We’re giving away one of these to one person for FREE. To enter just LIKE our Facebook Fan Page and then select an answer on the associated Facebook POLL telling us what brand of handset you use.  Again, you’ll need to head to our Facebook page and select which brand of handset you own (comments else where will not be considered an entry).

Will pick one winner at random from the Facebook entries, but in order to WIN you’ll have to Like Us and select an answer on Facebook. If you’d like a double entry, follow us on Twitter and retweet this contest.

This contest ends 10/26 at 11:59pm PST and is open to continental US residence only.

GadgetReview is giving away Scosche: switchBACK surge g4, to ONE lucky winner!

The Scosche: switchBACK surge g4 is not only a case and kickstand for your iPhone 4, but a backup battery that can recharge your phone up to 80%.  An integrated microUSB port lets you charge and sync your phone simultaneously and a set of blue LED lights let you know how much charge is left.

We’re giving away one of these to one person for FREE. To enter just LIKE our Facebook Fan Page and then leave a comment on the associated FB post telling us what gadget you plan on buying next.  Again, you’ll need to head to our Facebook page and leave your comment on the post announcing this contest.

Will pick one winner at random from the comments, but in order to WIN you’ll have to Like Us and comment on Facebook. If you’d like a double entry, follow us on Twitter and retweet this contest.

This contest ends 9/2/2011 at 11:59 PST

It’s open to US residents in the continental US of A only.

Yesterday, Mili kicked out what they’re claiming to be the world’s thinnest iPhone juice pack, the Power Skin.  And to sweeten the deal, and knock home their de facto claims on tininess, they’re also tossing in the Pocketpal, “the world’s smallest USB charger”.  Mili says the 1200mAh battery will nearly double your iPhone’s battery.  It should be available now in 8 two tone colors for $70.

MiLi® Releases Power skin, the World’s Thinnest External Battery
& Protective Case for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS
+
MiLi® PocketPal, the Smallest Foldable USB Charger in the World

Unique and lightweight external battery/protective case & USB charger doubles your iPhone’s battery life without adding bulk

Woodstock, New York – (April 21, 2010) – MiLi®, specialist in design and development of battery power and charging solutions, announces the release of the MiLi Power Skin external battery & protective case for iPhone 3G and 3GS. With MiLi’s aesthetic design, the Power Skin stays thin and slim while doubling the life of your iPhone battery. Available in 8 two-toned color combinations, the MiLi Power Skin delivers an affordable power solution in a sleek protective case.

Power Skin fits like a second skin to your iPhone providing protection and power without adding bulk. Equipped with a 1,200mAH lithium polymer battery, the Power Skin packs enough charge to double your iPhone’s battery life. Its low-profile casing provides durable protection against drops or mishaps while its high-gloss finish and two-toned color design adds a touch of style. With a simple slider case design the Power Skin is easily removed for use on speaker docks or other media players. Power Skin can be ordered by itself or a bundled Power Skin+ which comes packaged with a MiLi Pocketpal, the world’s smallest USB charger. Portable and easy-to-use, the Pocketpal USB charger features a small foldable AC plug that compacts into a lightweight pocket-sized cube compatible with any USB device.

MiLi Power Skin features include:
•    World’s thinnest external battery and protective case for iPhone 3G and 3GS
•    Pass-through USB/mini-USB allows you to charge and sync your iPhone without removing case
•    1,200 mAH battery capacity doubles the life of your iPhone 3G & 3GS
•    8 two-toned color combinations using black, white, blue, green, orange, and silver
•    Apple certified with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty
MiLi PocketPal features include:
•    World’s smallest mobile phone USB Charger
•    Foldable Plug for easy carrying
•    100-240v Input with 1000mA output
•    5 two-toned color combinations using black, white, blue, green, yellow, and pink
MiLi Power Skin ($69.95) and PocketPal ($19.95) can be purchased separately or bundled together for a discounted $79.95. To request additional information about MiLi, please contact PR Representative Brad Hobbs at (305) 576-1171 x19 or by e-mail at bradhobbs@maxborgesagency.com.

About Hali-Power Inc.
Based in Woodstock, NY, Hali-Power Inc. uses creative design, aesthetic appeal and innovative battery technology to develop powering and charging solutions for today’s mobile devices. MiLi’s mobile phone battery packs, cases and other accessories provide mobile phone users the tools they need to power through the day. Hali-Power is an Apple certified manufacturer. All of their iPhone, iPod and iPad products are licensed by Apple with genuine Apple plugs. MiLi uses Apple quality parts, built with gift quality appeal and fashionable colors that add life to the typically mundane battery and charger. For more information on Hali-Power Inc., please visit www.iPhoneMiLi.com.
HaLi-Power Inc. is looking for dealers and distributors in the U.S. To become a dealer or distributor, register at www.MiLi-Power.com.

One of the inherent challenges with any phone’s battery is determining just how much time you’ve got left until you need a recharge.  For instance, say you wanna surf the net or more importantly need to get through a 1 hour movie, do you have enough power?

Launched in the app store yesterday for the iPhone, the Battery Go! app lets you see how many minutes of juice you’ve got remaining to: surf the net, watch a video, listen to music or make a phone call.  A slider bar allows you to adjust the app according to your current charge or select a hypothectical charge.  The makers, Collegekidapp.com says that it will work to within a 5% accuracy, which is pretty reasonable.  You can grab it now for $0.99.

[via PCMag]

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