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(29 customer reviews) 56 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Best Value, BEST for Travel, WARNING on How to Release Connector,
December 24, 2010 MWebb (Berkeley, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Griffin Power Block Micro for iPod and iPhone (Black) (Electronics)
I have the much larger regular Griffin power block with dual USB power outlets Griffin Technology PowerBlock for iPad, iPhone and iPod, 2 amp - Black and on the basis of the reliable performance from that unit just purchased this Micro edition for travel. Compared to the official Apple unit (which appears to be available only at Apple Store and bricks and mortar retailers like Best Buy and not on Amazon), I prefer this unit for 3 reasons:
* The power prongs fold into the unit. On the Apple unit, they do not, and will "poke" into other gear and whatever pouch you are using to hold your "kit." Yes, the metal could potentially scratch an unprotected Touch put in there too. The Griffin Micro avoids this problem with its folding prongs. [2-17-11 update: The folding power prongs are REALLY essential for travel. I took an...Read more
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Charge cube and sync cord for a great price!,
January 9, 2011 BRYAN R MUELLER (Oak Ridge, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Griffin Power Block Micro for iPod and iPhone (Black) (Electronics)
I bought two of these back at Christmas time. One for my Iphone 3GS and one for my sisters Ipod Touch 4G. They both work great. It's nice to get a charging cube with fold in prongs and a locking sync cord that's longer Apples standard cord. Both cheaper than Apples charge cube alone.
I tried one of those cheap after market charge cubes here on Amazon for about $10.00 and it charges my Iphone OK but the screen goes screwy if I try to charge and play a game at the same time. Which makes me nervous that it will hurt my Iphone or Ipod.
The Griffin Power Block Micro is the safer way to go.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Compact..great for travel,
April 28, 2011 RedDogExpress - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Griffin Power Block Micro for iPod and iPhone (Black) (Electronics)
This power block works well. I got it to use when traveling or away from home for longer periods. Since it is small it can be tucked into a purse or bag easily . The fact that the prongs fold into the block is a big plus. This way it is not poking holes in things.
It is similar in size to the one that Apple sells...just as a much better price. The cable that came with it is good quality. You can use the block itself with any charging cable though.
Only negative is I wish the usb plug in was on the top vs the side..which would have it taking up less room on the wall plug itself but this is just personal preference and a very minor one at that.
